The Garage (aka That Mysterious Land of Forgotten Projects)

It’s Week 33 of our 52-Week Cleaning, Organizing & Decluttering Challenge, and we’re heading into a space that tends to collect everything from half-empty paint cans to bicycles that haven’t rolled since 2012. Yes, it’s garage time. And while we’re at it, let’s give your car the love it deserves, too. It’s basically your second closet on wheels—except you can’t shut the door on the mess when guests come over.    

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Breathe Easy: My Favorite Air Purifiers (and the One I Can’t Buy Again!)
Updated with fresh picks and cleaner air!

Hey friends! Let’s talk about something that might not look exciting—but makes a big difference in your day-to-day life: air purifiers. If you’ve got allergies, pets, or just want to cut down on dust and dander, an air purifier can be a total game-changer.    

I’ve been using them in my home for years, and I can honestly say they’ve helped me breathe easier—especially during pollen season or after a good deep clean.

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Challenge 2025: One Week, One Space, Big Results!

Hey hey, my cleaning companions! 💫 Can you believe we’re in Week 32 of the challenge already?! If this were a road trip, we’d be cruising down the highway, windows down, singing off-key, and halfway through our ultimate decluttering playlist. And this week, we’re making a pit stop in the bathroom — because our tiles need a little love, and our grout is throwing a bit of a gray-area tantrum.    

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Hello friend, Can you believe we’re already in Week 31 of the Cleaning, Organizing & Decluttering Challenge? We’re in the home stretch now, and this week, we’re giving some love to one of the most used (and most overlooked!) parts of our home: the living room furniture.    

We sit on it, nap on it, snack on it, and sometimes spill things on it. 😬 So let’s deep clean those couches, chairs, and cozy spots where life happens.

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