Kitchen Basics: Must-Have Items and Equipment for Cooking
Josie Ortega takes stock of the functional and beautiful cooking tools that help us love being in the kitchen, some of the items being true kitchen basics everyone should have. ... Read More
Five Steps to an Organized Closet
There’s something so calming and cathartic about opening the door to an organized closet! But you don’t have to be Marie Kondo to achieve closet sanity. We recently set down with pro organizers Mallory Andrews and Bryceleigh Harris to get some great tips to help us create an organized space. ... Read More
Big Family Life: Tips and Ideas for Organizing a Large Family
Big family life can be tons of fun, but managing a household and everyone’s schedules is no small task! So here are a few of our favorite organizational tips that will keep everyone on the same page! ... Read More
Why Doing Chores Is Important for Kids
Chores are an important part of learning to be responsible for kids. So here are some tips, including a rewards system that can make it easier to get them to help with the housework! ... Read More
Battling Procrastination: Tips to Get Going
“Procrastination is the thief of time”—we all have heard that a thousand times, but many of us are still struggling! Josie Ortega reports on the battle against procrastination, from the trenches. ... Read More
Magic Cleaning: Joyful Decluttering with Marie Kondo
Chances are, you’ve been seeing a more minimalist approach to home design, sparked by Japanese expert Marie Kondo. Learn more about her organizational approach seen in the new Netflix series “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo”, based on her bestseller “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up”. ... Read More
Molded for Greatness: Part Deux
Mold can happen to anyone- including VB Basics Editor Tessa Duquette. Here’s an update on how she continues to be molded for greatness and how she handles this delicate situation. ... Read More
Essential Oils: How Do They Affect Our Body?
Essential oils smell good and have a positive effect on us. However not everyone can tolerate them. Therefore you should pay attention to a few things when buying essential oils in order to enjoy them. ... Read More
Mold: How We Found It And How We’re Killing It
Mold can infiltrate even the best houses, especially if you live in a coastal community. Read about VB Basics Editor Tessa Duquette's experience and how she stopped it. ... Read More
Top 10 Shopping Tips For Costco
Costco is so much more than just a grocery store or ordinary wholesale warehouse, but it can be a bit intimidating navigating the giant aisles. So here are a few of our Costco favorites and tips to get started. ... Read More