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Help Around the House
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items What we've purchased and tried that actually works or makes our everyday lives better!
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Cleaning Must-Haves
Gadgets We Use
Organize Your Items
Budget-Friendly Furniture
Cleaning Must-Haves
Keeping your home clean doesn't have to take hours. I've found ways to work smarter, not harder.
If you have animals, wood/vinyl floors, or just have multiple people living in your home- this is a HUGE help in keeping the floors clean. From the app, I will set which rooms I want cleaned and I have it going while I'm out running errands. No this ...
iRobot Roomba 692 Robot Vacuum - Wi-Fi, Alexa
I really recommend going with a combo like this one. It saves you space and it looks neater.
MR.SIGA Toilet Plunger & Bowl Brush Combo, Gray
If you have kids or pets this is a great investment in cleaning up their messes! I have used this on my couches, rugs, and even the rocking chair in my son's nursery. It stores away in a closet and I'm grateful to have it handy when there's a mess to...
BISSELL Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner, 1400B
For when you can't clean in those crevices, this is a great tool that actually works!
SXhyf Hard Bristle Crevice Cleaning Brush
I gave these a try and I'm never going back to a regular sponge again! These scrub better without scratching my pans, you can refresh them by washing in the dishwasher, and they last for months!
Scrub Daddy Color Sponges - 3 Count
My experience with spin mops has been awesome. My floors are cleaner than with a regular mop, and I like that I can adjust how saturated I want my mop to be by how many spins I give it.
O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber Spin Mop System
These pick up dust and animal hair the best! They are machine washable and do the job!
HOMEXCEL Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, 12 Pack
Our water comes from a private well, but it has quite a bit of sediment and minerals that have left a ring in our toilets. These have slowly eaten away at that line and now you can hardly see it was there.
Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Tablets, 3 Count
I'm always looking for ways to save space without compromising quality and ability. I love this bucket for that reason!
Eurow Collapsible Bucket, 10L, Gray/White
We needed a vacuum that was budget-friendly but that would do the job, and I couldn't be happier with the Shark. It gets all the animal hair up off the rugs but still has great suction for our wood floors too!
Shark NV352 Navigator Lift Away Upright Vacuum
Do you and your busy schedule a favor and get your home maintenance items on an auto-order shipment like this one with Amazon. You will get a discount and not have to worry about running out!
Amazon Subscribe & Save
Gadgets We Use
These items we have purchased over the years to help make daily living just a bit easier.
All our floors in our house are wood so with no carpet our furniture slides really easily. We put these under our dining room table, couches, bed, and even our son's crib. These are worth it!
VOCOMO 2X2 Rubber Caster Cups, 12 Pack, Brown
These are tiny but mighty chip clips! I threw away all the cheap plastic ones and switched to these.
20 Pcs 2 Inch Black Chip Clips, PVC Coated
With messy animals, I was constantly cleaning around their water and food bowls. This mat has saved my floors!! Its easy to clean and keeps their mess contained.
Hubulk Dog Feeding Mat, Waterproof Silicone, Grey
I purchased these in 2021 and they have held up in our shower all this time. Even when I release the suction to adjust them they reseal just as well as the first time.
VIS'V Small Clear Heavy Duty Suction Cup Hooks
I have found these work lights come in handy more than once. My husband uses them when working on our vehicles, and on his outdoor projects, but I've used it to look for a lost item under my washing machine. The LED lights are extremely bright and th...
Rechargeable LED Work Light, Magnetic Base, 2 Pack
Driving to town one day our tire lost air quickly and if we didn't have this we would have been stranded on the side of the road calling for help. Keep this in your car for those instances like what we had!
AstroAI Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor
We have this hanging just outside our back deck, and how many mosquitos and flying ants it catches is astonishing! It makes being outside at dusk a lot more enjoyable.
TOMPOL 4200V Electric Bug Zapper, Indoor/Outdoor
We purchased this for our tiny apartment five years ago, and with my husband and I devoted coffee drinkers this Keurig has served us well. I loved how compact it is, so it doesn't take up much counter space. Plus the single serving option is great fo...
Keurig K-Slim Single Serve K-Cup Coffee Maker
Purchasing the single-use K-cups wasn't a budget-friendly direction we wanted to go with when we bought our coffee maker, so we chose these reusable ones. We buy the coffee we like and save quite a bit of money too!
RETHONE Reusable K Cups Coffee Filter (4 pack)
This is an investment, but I can attest it is worth it! I use my mixer many times a week making breads, pastries, pasta, quiches, and cookies. Any thing homemade is far better than store bought.
KitchenAid Classic 4.5 Qt Stand Mixer, Onyx Black
With living in the rural part of our area this has come in handy more than I can count! I love that I can choose the chime, its volume and that it can be out all year round with no issues. I've been able to catch wildlife walking across my driveway a...
Bistee Wireless Driveway Alarm, 600FT Range
Silicone is the way to go in the kitchen! These are way easier to clean off than the fabric ones and it seems to keep the heat off your hands better too!
KitchenAid Silicone Oven Mitt Set, Milkshake
We spend a lot of time outside on our back deck and to keep the napkins from flying away with the wind at dinner time we chose to get this. It's simple but it works!
Home Basics Bronze Scroll Napkin Holder
These bath mats are heavenly! They are really absorbant, soft on your feet, and are machine washable! We purchased the navy ones and it was true to color.
OLANLY Luxury Bathroom Rug Mat 30x20, Navy
My husband loves having an alarm clock but trying to charge his phone, keep water nearby, and have an alarm clock really started to crowd his nightstand, so we purchased this one. Now he can charge his phone on his alarm clock at night and have space...
Andoolex Wooden Digital Alarm Clock with Wireless Charging
If you like the smell of your candles but don't want soot building up on your ceilings or cabinets this is awesome!
Candle Warmer Lamp with Timer, Dimmable, Black
You no longer need to buy olive oil and separate cooking spray! This dispenser has the ability to do both and it's wonderful!
TrendPlain 16oz Olive Oil Dispenser & Sprayer
This simple gadget helps us to quickly know if the dishwasher is clean or dirty, plus it's a cute design!
Dishwasher Magnet Clean Dirty Sign, Rustic Wood
I used to put my spoons and spatulas on a paper towel as I was cooking but it was always a mess in and of itself. This has been wonderful and super easy to clean afterward!
Zulay Kitchen Silicone Utensil Rest - BPA-Free
Being a SAHM I'm often home with my son by ourselves. With Blinks, I can know when someone is at my door with a super quick notification sent to my phone and watch!
Blink Video Doorbell | Two-way audio, HD video
We just recently upgraded our coffee machine from the slim to this one! Having a baby equals mom and dad drinking more coffee! I love that I have the choice, depending on the day, to either make a K-cup single-serve or to make a full pot!
Keurig K-Duo Single Serve K-Cup & Carafe Coffee
Meal prepping just got easier! Instant Pot is my go-to when I need chicken cooked fast but still juicy. I also like to use it to cook meatloaf, soups, and rice.
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Cooker, 6 Qt
Organize Your Items
Organizing your home will help keep your stress level down and allow you to find things quicker.
These fit perfectly in our “junk drawer” to help create some sort of organization. This way I actually know what I have in there!
Kootek 9 Pcs Drawer Organizer Set, 4-Size Trays
If the space under your kitchen and bathroom counters looks like a tornado went through please look into getting yourself these! It has been a game-changer for me in organizing my cleaning supplies and beauty products.
Sevenblue 2 Pack Double Sliding Under Sink Organizers
I was skeptical of this at first, but after using it I love the extra shelf space for my salt, pepper, and other cooking spices. Plus it's easy to clean any spills or dust off!
StoveShelf 30" Black Magnetic Shelf for Stove
Vertical storage in my kitchen is something I look for when it's an option, and I definitely love that this has two baskets for my fruit plus the hook for bananas. We eat more fruit with it being on the counter.
Auledio 2-Tier Fruit Basket Bowl w/ Hanger, Black
Having a little bit of organization in my life helps me from extra stress even in my kitchen where I spend a good bit of time. I love these! They keep my food fresh with their air-tight sealing lids and I know when I need to add things to my grocery ...
Vtopmart Airtight Food Storage Containers, 15pcs
Vertical space is something I look to using more than cluttering my counters, and these are wonderful! I love the look of them, how well they hold on the wall, and what all I can fit in them.
SODUKU Floating Shelves with Towel Bar, Set of 2
You can convince me of just about anything that would help with vertical space and keep things from getting cluttered on the floor. This is one of those things that I absolutely am glad I purchased!
OUTNILI Mop and Broom Holder Wall Mount - Rustic
Having purchased two of these (one for the master and one for the guest bath) it saved us space and hassle of having to install bath towel bars. The hooks are thin enough to not ruin the doors and the door can still open just about all the way withou...
Over The Door Hooks, Towel Holder (Black)
We don't have this but we should! My husband's hats get put all over the house, it would be nice to have them all in one spot-where he can find them!
Durmmur 2 Pack Hat Racks for Baseball Caps
Use the most of your cabinet vertical space with this pots and pan stand! It's wonderful!
Deco Brothers Pan Organizer Rack, Silver
Keep your kitchen sink tidy and organized without having standing water build up to create mold. A great must-have!
Cisily Sponge Holder, Caddy Organizer, Matte Black
Budget-Friendly Furniture
Living on a budget means doing research before clicking the purchase button, and these items we not only love but have found to work on a budget.
We were looking for compact bedside tables with a drawer for storage to fit in our room. These work wonderfully and are nicely made.
Nightstands Set of 2, Industrial End Table
Such a great investment for the high-traffic areas of your home like mudrooms. This company allows you to order a custom-cut size to fit your room. We have one in our laundry room/mud room and it has been a big help in preserving our floors.
iCustomRug Spartan Weather Warrior 3' x 8' Brown
I could fall asleep in these chairs outside. The zero gravity feature makes you just want to close your eyes and relax. I'll sit in it on our back deck and take a great book with me to read.
Amazon Basics Zero Gravity Chair Set, Blue
Storage is something I'm always looking for in my furniture and having one that partners with something else is a bonus. This not only is a sturdy coffee table but also stores away my son's toys and our games.
WLIVE Wood Lift Top Coffee Table, Rustic Oak
There's nothing like sitting on a rocking chair on the porch in the morning with a cup of coffee. My husband and I love these and were surprised at how comfortable they are.
SERWALL Outdoor Rocking Chair Gray Set of 2
This two-in-one shoe bench is a nice addition to a mud room or entryway to keep shoes from getting cluttered and have a nice place to sit down and put shoes on without costing a fortune.
VASAGLE Entryway Shoe Storage Bench, Heather Greige
This super modern and cute lamp is not only small space-friendly, but it has a three way touch light and a USB charging port!
Yarra-Decor Bedside Lamp with USB - Touch Control
If you have pets or have allergies I highly recommend getting an air purifier such as this one. It's easy to clean, covers 1800 square feet and comes in two different colors.
LEVOIT Air Purifiers for Home Large Room, Vital 200S
This light-weight convertible couch is a great buy for a small space needing a comfy couch!
Shintenchi 79" L-Shaped Sectional Sofa, Dark Grey
Achieve your farmhouse aesthetic without paying more than you want to! This entertainment center is beautiful and functional too!
OKD Farmhouse TV Stand for 75 Inch TV