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As many of you know, I’ve had the privilege to work with Swiffer as one of their ambassadors – or ‘Swiffer Fanatic’ as we’re called. I’m THRILLED to say that they decided to put up with me another year, and I’m really Looking Forward to More Swiffer Fanatic Fun! I love when I’m able to share lots about products that I truly and honestly love so much in my daily life. With our house for sale right now and moving around the corner, you bet I’m using my awesome Swiffer products even more so than normal. We had another great kick-off event to start the next year together with a BANG, and this time it was in L.A. – check out all our fun!

Yes, that’s a jeweled Swiffer I’m holding – I wanted to take it home so badly because, really, who doesn’t want some bling while they clean? 😉 First off, I have to say that one thing that makes these Swiffer Fanatic events so amazing it the people I get to hang out with. These are all bloggers like me, who have a sincere love of the Swiffer products. Plus, we’re all a little crazy, so it makes for a ton of fun! We even started the event with THREE adorable pups this year, and during one of our activities one of our group adopted another. Four dogs and a group of fabulous people? That’s a party to me!

The first morning we started off learning some AMAZING things that Swiffer has in the works – for now they’re top secret, but come Springtime I’ll be able to share with you. Trust me, they’re bringing out some new things and additions that will take your cleaning to a whole new level of simple and quick. That’s what all us busy moms want, right? I did get a bit giddy at some of the announcements because they’re just THAT COOL.

We got to help out at a dog rescue & adoption center – Adopt & Shop – in the afternoon. Other than helping them clean some of the floors & making cute ‘adopt me’ signs for the animals, we also got to play with some of the sweeties. I wanted to adopt one so badly, but four dogs (and a ferret) is enough for our household 🙂

Even though I’ve been to L.A. many times, I’d never seen the Hollywood sign – until that night! It was from a distance at the restaurant we went to, but it was clear and visible, so that was a fun thing for me.

The next day they had a really special treat for us – a visit to Warner Bros. Studios! We took the tour around, learning how they make every building, stand and area easy to switch up to be used in any movies or shows. They keep colors neutral and simple, so it’s just a quick matter of putting up some signs on some windows and a blank building can become a hospital or corporate office!

Being a huge fan of Gilmore Girls, it was a blast seeing all the sights from the town! From the gazebo, to Rory’s house, even Luke’s Diner and Patty’s dance studio! We even rode by the area they fill with water to be lakes or ponds for filming – like the scene where Luke pushes Jesse in the water from the bridge!

Now that they’re doing ‘Fuller House’ but the outside of the house from the original series can’t work now, they have a replica here at the Studio to use.

There’s a whole area full of items from the new Wonder Woman movie – outfits, photographs, vehicles, even her sword.

Other superheroes were shown, too, of course – but she gets the glory right now.

Upstairs was full of Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts stuff – even the fun pastries from the bakery!

I finally got ‘sorted’ into my house – Ravenclaw! YAY!

Finally got my answer: Ravenclaw! #ad #swifferfanatic @swiffer #harrypotter #ravenclaw #superhero #dccomics

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At one of the buildings were a bunch of the vehicles from various Batman movies – and they all actually DRIVE!

The last stop was a fun tour of their museum area, including a little Central Perk cafe (where we got a Central Perk cupcake – because how could we resist?) and got to do a bunch of fun shots on a set from Friends!

Our last stop was at Capital Records, to record a fun Swiffer jingle! Yes, working in the same studio as many of the greats, touching the piano that many a famous musician has played, and even seeing the chair that even Frank Sinatra sat in. Awesome time!

I’m so excited to share more about Swiffer and the products that make cleaning so much easier for us busy moms! Thanks to all the great friends and partners I got to chill with at another awesome Swiffer Fanatic event!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Wet Ones® Hand Wipes. The opinions and text are all mine. I received free samples of products from Wet Ones®. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias Inc. and its advertiser. #BTSWithWetOnes #CollectiveBias

I’m kind of in shock that it’s already back to school season, especially since it feels like just yesterday they were doing all their end of year class parties and graduations! Whether we’re ready or not, though, it’s here and we better get ourselves in high gear for all the craziness that comes with it. If you’re like us, schedules get insane during the school year – with dance classes, karate, appointments, homework and whatever else, it’s hard to keep everything straight. Luckily we can have little tricks or systems in order to help it go more smoothly, like this On-the-Go Snack Station for Back to School!

I was recently asked by Wet Ones® Hand Wipes to share a fun idea for using their product, and I thought this would be great to share since I rely on our snack station so much! For some reason our schools serve lunch really early, so by the time school’s out and we’re heading to our next class or whatnot, they’re really in need of a snack. This snack station is perfect, and makes it super easy to get them happy without much effort or fuss on my end. Plus, for back to school season, there’s now a sweepstakes to win a trip to Universal Orlando Resort™ featured on Specially Marked Wet Ones® Hand Wipes canisters (40 ct.) and travel packs (20 ct.)! The fun custom packaging is based on two of Universal Orlando Resort’s hit attractions – Shrek 4D and Transformers™: The Ride-3D!! My kids love the Fresh Scent, the red canister or travel pack featuring Optimus Prime on the label, as well as the Citrus Scent on the yellow canister/travel pack with Shrek on the label.

Don’t worry, if you prefer the fragrance/alcohol free ones for Sensitive Skin, you can nab one of the specially marked green canisters or travel packs. There’s something for everyone! It’s so nice to keep these on-hand (literally) so my kids can wipe up their messy hands easily and with no fuss. Since germs are a major concern during the school year, it’s a relief that Wet Ones® Antibacterial Hand Wipes not only clean up their sticky, messy hands – but they also kill 99.99% of germs. They’re the convenient 2-in-1 way to wipe off dirt when water isn’t readily available – like in the van on the way to karate. AND Wet Ones® Hand Wipes are America’s #1 Hand Wipe*, so you know you can trust them!

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Supplies Needed

• Container for storing, baggies or dividers if desired
• Snacks and Drinks
• Wet Ones® Hand Wipes
• Labels, if desired

Directions

1. Each week (or every few days, or daily – up to you) pick your snacks for the week. Keep in mind things may melt or go bad in a vehicle, so take into consideration where it will be kept and how long. Divide the snacks among some areas of the container, using baggies or dividers as desired. For dividers, I just cut cardstock or cardboard and put it in to keep the snacks separate.
2. Have a good location in/on your container for your Wet Ones®, so they can be easily grabbed for those messy hands, or also for cleaning hands BEFORE touching the snacks.
3. Label the containers for each child, if desired, or just a fun design as you’d like if it’s for the family. Kids would love to use markers or stickers to make their individual containers truly their own!
4. Either store in your vehicle, or have in a good location to grab as you head out the door. Enjoy!

My kiddos have sensitive skin, but Wet Ones® do great on their little hands – probably because they’re hypoallergenic and clean better than hand sanitizers.

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It’s that time of year again, where the dust, dirt or cluttered messes in the house start bothering people more than normal and they start looking to Spring Cleaning. As much as I’d like to say I keep things extremely clean all year long, it’s not true. I do keep it ‘lived in, with kids’ clean, but once it hits about April I like to do a real deep cleaning. If you’re also about to tackle your house mess, here’s some Spring Cleaning Tools You Need to get the job done fast, easy and complete!

Contains affiliate links that help support this blog. See our disclosure. I have a business relationship with Swiffer. I’ll only recommend products/services that I truly love.

1. Disinfecting Wipes[Clean and sanitize your house with these wipes]

2. Spray Bottles[Use your own cleaner with these spray bottles]

3. Window Cleaning Tool Set[Make cleaning those windows a sinch with these tools]

4. Cleaning Gloves[Keep your hands nice while cleaning with these gloves]

5. Swiffer Sweeper[Cleaning the floor will be easy with this dry & wet mop]

6. Swiffer Sweeper Vac[This magic combo of broom & vacuum will get all those dust bunnies off your floors]

7. Swiffer WetJet[Mopping done easy for laminate, wood or tile floors]

8. Microfiber Cleaning Cloths[These cleaning cloths will help you with all of your cleaning tasks]

9. Deluxe Carry Cady[Keep all of your cleaning supplies in one place with this organizing cady]

10. Mr Clean Magic Erasers[Get all those fingerprints off your walls with these magic erasers]

11. Swiffer Duster[Dusting will wont be such a mess with this duster]

12. Scrub Brush Set[These cleaning brushes are the perfect tool for your spring cleaning]

13. Handheld Pressure Sanitizer[Chemical free cleaning with this handheld steamer]

14. Electric Pressure Washer[Get your outside ready for those summer BBQ’s with this pressure washer]

15. Storage Containers[Time to get organized with these totes]

16. Food Storage[Your food pantry will be organized with ease once you get your hands on these food storage containers]

17. Storage Unit[Organize all of your papers or art supplies with this storage container]

This post was sponsored by Fellowes as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. #WorkBetterWithFellowes

Who else loves an organized home? I sure do – but who else is so busy that it often gets put off until later? Yup, life gets in the way, especially when you’re a busy mom trying to handle a million different things each day. But it also stresses me out, and when I get to it, I spend forever trying to get it under control. I made a goal to tackle this disaster, and sharing how you, too, can Get Your Time Back with These Organizing Tips!

If you spend a ton of time trying to get your home under control, then you understand how frustrating it is to want (or even need) time for other things, but you can’t just leave it in this disastrous condition. My biggest issue right now is my home office – and how appropriate since National Organize Your Home Office Day was March 14th! I let the junk mail, paperwork, ads, notes, lists and even important documents stack up all randomly, then it’s a nightmare sorting it all out. These are some of the piles I’ve just been working around lately…

Not only am I sick of just pushing around papers as the stacks just get bigger, but I’m in the mood for some Spring Cleaning – I want a fresh, organized home to go with this beautiful weather we’re beginning to have! Instead of just the regular washing windows or wiping down baseboards, I need to make my office space more clear and manageable – and get into organization habits that will help it STAY that way.

Have you heard of Laura Stack – aka The Productivity Pro? She’s got some amazing tips to organize your home so you can move away from time spent dealing with the messes and more time focusing on what you love. She has twelve HABITS to get you more organized – and guess what the first one is?

FIRST habit – get rid of paper!

It’s like she read my mind – or gasped at the site of my paper-covered office. She even made the first step easy:

• File
• It
• Recycle
• Shred
• Take Care of It

Step 1: For all the papers containing sensitive information that you don’t need to hold on to, get rid of it quickly and effectively by shredding it with a cross-cut shredder like my Fellowes’ 12Cs from Walmart. Since I want to be quick, I love that it can do up to 12 sheets of paper, plus can do credit cards (I’m not the only one that gets a ton of thick cards in my junk mail, am I?).

Having kids AND pets made me a bit nervous having a shredder, but the SafeSense® technology puts me at ease about accidents. When I’m shredding papers and my dogs come sniff too close, it stops because it can sense them! If the reliability isn’t reason enough to grab a Fellowes’ 12Cs shredder, that safety feature for homes with children and pets is.

Step 2: For all the papers you DO need to keep, file them logically. Use tabs, folders or dividers – however best works neatly for you – and label them clearly by subject. You don’t have to be boring, either – use colors and fun folders to spruce it up a bit! For files that are electronic, do this with clearly labeled files on your computer and utilize subfolders to divide up larger categories into smaller, more specific ones.

Step 3: Routines – as busy women, we know how exhausting it is to juggle a million different tasks and mental lists. When you get a good routine down, you waste less of your precious energy thinking about the minor tasks so you’re free to focus on bigger things. Establishing routines can also help you complete things faster – maybe setting our your clothes at night for the following day, or having most of your lunch already prepared.

Step 4: Time yourself on the more tedious or daunting tasks. Instead of avoiding that messy craft room, estimate how long it will take to organize it, then schedule it like an ‘appointment’ in your schedule. Write it on the calendar, even – that makes it more ‘official’ right? 😉 Use a kitchen timer (or something similar) and focus really hard on your task during that time. It seems less overwhelming when you know it’ll be done at a certain point. And when you focus more, time often seems to go by quicker!

While my home office is far from completely organized, it’s a HUGE leap better (and easier to work in!) now that I’ve gotten those paper piles taken care of….

It’s also nice knowing my important papers are either filed neatly where I can easily find things, or shredded so I have to stress as much about things like identity theft. We’ve wanted a quality paper shredder for so long, and I can’t tell you enough how much we’re loving our Fellowes’ 12Cs! Grab yours from Walmart now and get that paper clutter under control so you have more time for better things.

What organization project do YOU need to tackle most?