Sassy Silver Sisters

Decluttering and simplifying your living space can bring a sense of peace and organization to your daily life. The process of letting go of items that no longer serve a purpose or bring you joy can be liberating and rejuvenating. In this post, we will explore 15 common items that you may want to consider tossing or donating to streamline your home and create a more harmonious environment. From clothing and kitchen gadgets to books and home decor, decluttering these items can help you create a space that truly reflects your values and priorities. Clothing and Accessories 1. Outgrown or Unused Clothing - We all have that pile of clothes that we're saving for when we miraculously shrink back to our high school size. Spoiler alert: it's not happening. Let go of those outgrown items and make space for clothes that actually fit and make you feel fabulous. 2. Damaged or Stained Items - That sauce stain from 3 years ago? It's not coming out, let's be real. Say goodbye to thos...

Spring is the perfect time to refresh and revitalize your home after a long winter. As the weather warms up and the days get longer, it's the ideal time to tackle all those cleaning tasks that have been piling up. With a comprehensive Spring Cleaning Checklist, you can ensure that your home is in tip-top shape and ready for the new season. Follow these steps to make your spring cleaning process efficient and effective. 1. Declutter and Organize -  Before you can start deep cleaning, you need to declutter and organize your home. Go through each room and get rid of any items that you no longer need or use. Donate or sell items that are in good condition, and throw away anything that is broken or unusable. Once you have decluttered, organize the remaining items in a way that makes sense for each room. This will not only make your space look tidier, but it will also make cleaning easier. 2. Dust and Wipe Down Surfaces -  Dust can accumulate quickly, especially during the winter mo...

***UPDATED 9/2/23*** Recently my dog had an encounter with a skunk. YES, a skunk. He went out for his 5 a.m. morning pee break and came back in before we knew he was sprayed by a skunk and headed directly to our grandson's room, luckily our grandson wasn't in there and rubbed his face all over his bed. Not knowing that my husband was dealing with this, he decided to wake me up after he had already given him his first bath. We bathed him 3 times that morning and took him to the groomers mid-afternoon.  For the second bath, I did a little research on what to bathe him in and found a homemade solution from The Prairie Homestead , which worked a bit but didn't do the trick that I would have liked. Here's the recipe if you are interested in DIY: 1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide  (this is the kind you find in the first aid section of your average grocery store. It’s very cheap.) 1/4 cup baking soda 1-2 drops of liquid dish soap  (optional) 2-3 drops of lemon essential oil...