Spring Refresh 🌸#macyspartner Anyone else love c Spring Refresh 🌸#macyspartner 

Anyone else love cleaning their home and doing online shopping on Saturdays!? So I’m 1 month postpartum and it’s time to treat myself to some new clothes. Today I’m wearing this flowy dress from Macys and it’s perfect for my postpartum mamas! Now let’s do some shopping at Macys.com for more spring outfits. Here’s what I found! These coach sandals are going to be the sandals of the season. Adds to cart!

Make sure you shop my Macys Storefront for more spring outfits! 

@macys @macysstylecrew #macys #springoutfits #springrefresh #macystylecrew
homeschooling with a newborn 👩🏽‍🍼📓 When I was pre homeschooling with a newborn 👩🏽‍🍼📓

When I was pregnant, the thought of homeschooling with a newborn made me nervous. I didn’t know how I was going to balance my time. But by the grace of God, homeschooling and adjusting to the newborn stage has been going well. Our days are NOT perfect and some days are rough, but we’re getting it done! Here’s what has been helping us successfully homeschooling with a newborn:

🌸I’ve been using the Wild Bird baby wrap! Baby boy is comfy and sleep when he’s wrapped. So during that time I’m able to teach.

🌸we’re prioritizing reading and math for a couple months. Reading.com has been a great resource and we use The Good and the Beautiful curriculum for math. Also we keep the lessons short. 

🌸we took a couple weeks off from homeschooling to just focus on adjusting as a family of 5. Give yourself grace during this time. 

🌸we get outside daily for stroller walks. During this time I can review what we’re learning. Also getting outside has been so refreshing being postpartum! 

🌸 I have the mindset that this is just a short season of the newborn stage. Our homeschool days look different and that’s okay #postpartum #homeschoolmom #homeschoolmomlife
spring style #macystylecrew I’m 3 weeks postpart spring style #macystylecrew 

I’m 3 weeks postpartum and most days I’m in athletic wear or pajamas but today I’m switching things up! The weather is beautiful and I’m in the mood for a spring inspired look. I decided on this blue stripped dress and my perfume is by Elizabeth Arden. This floral scent is perfect for spring and smells so good. During this postpartum season, I’m finding happiness in the simple things like putting on a pretty dress and taking a walk outside with my baby.

Make sure you following my @Macys storefront for this signature fragrance + spring outfit essentials!  #macyspartner#elizabethardenpartner @elizabetharden
He is Risen! Matthew 28:6 Thank you Jesus for be He is Risen! Matthew 28:6 

Thank you Jesus for being the sacrificial lamb, dying on the cross and three days later being resurrected. Jesus is the only way and the truth. This is our first Resurrection Sunday as a family of 5 🥹
Spring Outfit of the Day🌷 I’m 1 week postpartum! Spring Outfit of the Day🌷

I’m 1 week postpartum! Still adjust to this newborn stage and giving myself grace. Im so happy the weather is warming up because getting outside daily has been so refreshing. I go on stroller walks with the kids throughout the day so athleisure wear has been my favorite. @fabletics 

Make sure you follow along for more postpartum spring outfits! #postpartum #postpartumoutfits #athleisurestyle #fableticspartner #fabletics
he’s here 🩵🥹 the sweetest gift from God. our sweet he’s here 🩵🥹 the sweetest gift from God. our sweet boy is here and we are so in love. Giving God all the glory for this blessing added to our family #newborn 

🤎Christian Elijah
spring is loading…🌸 Warmer weather, sunny days, a spring is loading…🌸

Warmer weather, sunny days, and our sweet baby will be here soon. This whole pregnancy has been a reminder that Gods plans for our life are always so much better. Praying for an amazing month of March filled with a lot of joy for you and your family.

Anyone else ready for warmer spring weather? I’ve linked causal spring outfits + spring essentials on my LTK #pregnantoutfit #springoutfits
Protect your home with radon testing #radon #ad Protect your home with radon testing #radon 

#ad I’ve been a homeowner for 10 years! This is where so many memories have been made with my family. We are also a homeschool family, so lots of our days are spent at home. Something I didn’t know when we bought our home is that radon testing should be done before purchasing. Radon is a naturally occurring gas that’s harmful. Over time, breathing in high levels of radon can be harmful to your lungs. So we’ve been taking steps to make sure our home is protected. At-home radon testing kits are affordable and easy to use. Protecting your home means protecting the people you love. 

If you’re a homeowner or will be buying a home soon, make sure to test your home for radon! @lungassociation You can also get more information at lung.org with the American Lung Association
dining room refresh with @homerilla_official Spr dining room refresh with @homerilla_official 

Spring is right around the corner and I love finding ways to give the rooms my home a simple refresh.  The natural sunlight is so beautiful in my dining room. These linen blend curtains from Homerilla really elevate the dining room. The color is ivory white which is the perfect neutral blend and the quality is amazing! Having some tea early in the morning is my favorite way to start my mornings.
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Do you plan to give any rooms in your home a refresh? I’ve linked these Homerilla curtains on my LTK. Use my code ASHLEY17 for 17% off your next order #homerilla#homerillacurtains
#customcurtains #blackoutcurtains #curtains
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Home Tips, Lifestyle · August 6, 2022

How to Make your House Smell Good Naturally

lady in kitchen with lemon on how to make your house smell good naturally

Are you searching for ways on how to make your house smell good naturally? Over the years, I’ve gathered several hacks that helped make my house smell good naturally and also eliminate odors. When my home smells fresh and looks clean, it always puts me in a better mood. During the fall and winter season, I spend most of my time at home. So that’s just more of a reason why I want to have a house that smells so fresh that it boosts my mood throughout the day. As a mom of two young children and a dog, I also prefer to find natural ways to make my house smell good. So grab a pen and paper so you can write down these simple ways to improve the scent in your home! 

1. Absorb Refrigerator Smells

I like to meal-prep so there’s always unique smells in my refrigerator. So, I use baking soda to absorb those odors in my refrigerator. I fill up a small mason jar with baking soda and add it to one of the side shelves in my refrigerator. I replace it every 3-4 weeks.   

2. Kitchen Stovetop Potpourri 

Call me old fashioned, but my grandmother taught me how to create a really good smelling kitchen stovetop potpourri. I add lemon, cinnamon sticks, apples, vanilla extract, and water to a pot. Then I let that simmer in the pot! This is the perfect fall and winter season. This stovetop potpourri will make your kitchen and surround areas in your home smell so good! 

3. Deodorize Furniture

I typically spot clean my furniture every couple months. With two kids and a dog, there are always spills and messes on my furniture. I also like to deodorize my furniture. I spray the Odor Removing Lemon Spray on my furniture often. I love the scent and I also love that the spray will remove any bad odors. 

4. Declutter Rooms

I declutter the rooms in my home every season. I go through everything and donate things that I no longer need. I also take time to organize everything in my home. Using containers, bins, and baskets help me stay organized. Sometimes when a room is cluttered, that will trap bad smells. So it’s important that I have a clutter free and organized home. I also like to find places in my home to add the Odor Removing Gel. This keeps the rooms in my house continuously smelling good. 

5. Spruce up Trash Cans

I recently bought new trash cans for my kitchen and bathrooms. This is something that we normally don’t think of buying. But it’s important to buy new ones when they get old. Old trash cans will definitely be the cause of trapping bad odors. I also add the Odor Removing Packs to the bottom of my trash cans. 

6. Freshen Rugs and Carpet 

I have hardwood floors, carpet, and rugs throughout my house. So I typically do a deep cleaning of our floors every couple months. There’s so many bad smells that can get trapped in floors. So it’s important to have a regular cleaning routine of your floors. 

7. Garbage Disposal Refresh

The garbage disposal has so many smells. So I like to cut up a lemon and add it to my garbage disposal. This will completely take away the bad odors. I also keep the Odor Removing Spray on my counter top in my kitchen. A quick spray can also remove those odors. 


I hope you were able to gain some tips on how to make your house smell good naturally. It always feels good when you have a clean and fresh smelling house! Also, check out my blog post 6 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality.

XO,

Ashley

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Anyone else love cleaning their home and doing online shopping on Saturdays!? So I’m 1 month postpartum and it’s time to treat myself to some new clothes. Today I’m wearing this flowy dress from Macys and it’s perfect for my postpartum mamas! Now let’s do some shopping at Macys.com for more spring outfits. Here’s what I found! These coach sandals are going to be the sandals of the season. Adds to cart!

Make sure you shop my Macys Storefront for more spring outfits! 

@macys @macysstylecrew #macys #springoutfits #springrefresh #macystylecrew
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🌸I’ve been using the Wild Bird baby wrap! Baby boy is comfy and sleep when he’s wrapped. So during that time I’m able to teach.

🌸we’re prioritizing reading and math for a couple months. Reading.com has been a great resource and we use The Good and the Beautiful curriculum for math. Also we keep the lessons short. 

🌸we took a couple weeks off from homeschooling to just focus on adjusting as a family of 5. Give yourself grace during this time. 

🌸we get outside daily for stroller walks. During this time I can review what we’re learning. Also getting outside has been so refreshing being postpartum! 

🌸 I have the mindset that this is just a short season of the newborn stage. Our homeschool days look different and that’s okay #postpartum #homeschoolmom #homeschoolmomlife
spring style #macystylecrew I’m 3 weeks postpart spring style #macystylecrew 

I’m 3 weeks postpartum and most days I’m in athletic wear or pajamas but today I’m switching things up! The weather is beautiful and I’m in the mood for a spring inspired look. I decided on this blue stripped dress and my perfume is by Elizabeth Arden. This floral scent is perfect for spring and smells so good. During this postpartum season, I’m finding happiness in the simple things like putting on a pretty dress and taking a walk outside with my baby.

Make sure you following my @Macys storefront for this signature fragrance + spring outfit essentials!  #macyspartner#elizabethardenpartner @elizabetharden
He is Risen! Matthew 28:6 Thank you Jesus for be He is Risen! Matthew 28:6 

Thank you Jesus for being the sacrificial lamb, dying on the cross and three days later being resurrected. Jesus is the only way and the truth. This is our first Resurrection Sunday as a family of 5 🥹
Spring Outfit of the Day🌷 I’m 1 week postpartum! Spring Outfit of the Day🌷

I’m 1 week postpartum! Still adjust to this newborn stage and giving myself grace. Im so happy the weather is warming up because getting outside daily has been so refreshing. I go on stroller walks with the kids throughout the day so athleisure wear has been my favorite. @fabletics 

Make sure you follow along for more postpartum spring outfits! #postpartum #postpartumoutfits #athleisurestyle #fableticspartner #fabletics
he’s here 🩵🥹 the sweetest gift from God. our sweet he’s here 🩵🥹 the sweetest gift from God. our sweet boy is here and we are so in love. Giving God all the glory for this blessing added to our family #newborn 

🤎Christian Elijah
spring is loading…🌸 Warmer weather, sunny days, a spring is loading…🌸

Warmer weather, sunny days, and our sweet baby will be here soon. This whole pregnancy has been a reminder that Gods plans for our life are always so much better. Praying for an amazing month of March filled with a lot of joy for you and your family.

Anyone else ready for warmer spring weather? I’ve linked causal spring outfits + spring essentials on my LTK #pregnantoutfit #springoutfits
Protect your home with radon testing #radon #ad Protect your home with radon testing #radon 

#ad I’ve been a homeowner for 10 years! This is where so many memories have been made with my family. We are also a homeschool family, so lots of our days are spent at home. Something I didn’t know when we bought our home is that radon testing should be done before purchasing. Radon is a naturally occurring gas that’s harmful. Over time, breathing in high levels of radon can be harmful to your lungs. So we’ve been taking steps to make sure our home is protected. At-home radon testing kits are affordable and easy to use. Protecting your home means protecting the people you love. 

If you’re a homeowner or will be buying a home soon, make sure to test your home for radon! @lungassociation You can also get more information at lung.org with the American Lung Association

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