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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I love making fun and creative treats for my kids. We made Dinosaur themed trail mix with marshmallows, pretzels, oats/nuts and @motherscookiesus Dynamite Dinosaurs Cookies! The chocolatey flavor and vibrant frosted cookies were the perfect addition to our trail mix! We cozied up in our family room and watched a movie together. Creating these special moments with my kids is such a joy. A sweet reminder that sometimes the simplest things can bring the happiest moments for your kids. 
 
Make sure you get the Mother’s Dynamite Dinosaurs Cookies and the Mother’s Circus Animal Cookies for a fun treat for your kids! #MothersCookies
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Make sure you treat the expecting mamas and postpartum mamas with a Nurtured 9 gift box. I’ve linked everything on my @shop.ltk #pregnancygifts #liketkit  #pregnancygift https://liketk.it/5TQw3
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#ad My sweet baby will be here soon so I’ve been in full nesting mode. Sharing perfect new mom must haves. For wellness, @‭KinderFarms has a ‬full line of infant and kids’ products for pain, fever, and cough. I like to add these wellness products stored in a basket with a thermometer. For the diaper caddy, @buttpastebaby helps with diaper rash and provides protection for sensitive skin. I love that @newton offers safe breathable crib mattresses. We’ll be using a mini crib so this Newton crib mattress is perfect! @babbleboxofficial

Get your discount on the Newton Crib mattress! ASHLEYW10 - ($40 off a crib mattress. Expires 5/1/26) #newtonbaby  #NewMomMomentsBBxx #ChooserKinder #KinderMed buttpaste
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Here’s a glimpse into our homeschool morning routine. Some days we do our learning at the library and other days we stay home. We’ve using the Good and the Beautiful for math which is a Christian based curriculum. Not every day is easy with being a homeschool mama, but I Praise God for the opportunity to be a teacher to my sweet babies. It’s ever such joy watching my kids learn and progress. We’ll be adding another little one to our homeschool crew soon lol. 

I’ve linked casual outfits and my favorite homeschool resources on my LTK. #homeschoolroutine #homeschoolmama #targetoutfit #casualoutfits
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•Healthy Baby Co. Diapers + wipes 
•Baby onesies (100% cotton)
•Tubby Todd newborn bundle 
•Bedside bassinet 
•Wireless breast pump 
•Muslin swaddle blankets + burp cloths 

I’ve linked all my favorite newborn essentials on my LTK #newbornessentials #babyitems #pregnancymusthaves
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Our sweet baby will be here soon so it’s time for me to finish my checklist of necessities! I’m almost done with all the shopping for baby but now I have to focus on things I need for myself. Loungewear and pajamas are a must have for pregnancy and postpartum. Found these comfy and stretchy @Gap matching sets! I’ve also been stocking up on my daily supplements. I have them beside my bed so I don’t forget to take them. 

I’ll be sharing more of my pregnancy and postpartum essentials on my LTK. Make sure you’re following along! 
#pregnancymusthaves #thirdtrimester
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I’ve shared my favorite snow day essentials on my LTK🤎 #snowday #virginiablogger
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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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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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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
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•Healthy Baby Co. Diapers + wipes 
•Baby onesies (100% cotton)
•Tubby Todd newborn bundle 
•Bedside bassinet 
•Wireless breast pump 
•Muslin swaddle blankets + burp cloths 

I’ve linked all my favorite newborn essentials on my LTK #newbornessentials #babyitems #pregnancymusthaves
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I’ll be sharing more of my pregnancy and postpartum essentials on my LTK. Make sure you’re following along! 
#pregnancymusthaves #thirdtrimester

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