Storing food property is critical to retain freshness and ensure longevity. So what is the difference between a freezer baggie and a regular sandwich bag? Why when I use a freezer bag does food still get freezer burn? How do I know what foods I can freeze safely? Heck even storing food in the refrigerator can be challenging. Read our blog on food storage tips and ideas to gain just a little more useful insight.

Your family is important and it is also important what goes on their skin. To make sure you are not leaving harsh chemicals and soaps in your laundry, we suggest using less detergent to help the rinse cycle do its job. If it’s a high efficiency washer consider a second rinse cycle and for that matter, rerun the spin cycle so clothes go into the dryer as dry as possible. Set the dryer on half time and take out dry clothes before continuing. Sounds like more work? It will save you time in the long run and help your laundry come out clean and fresh.

Kitchen helpers can be great and we don’t just mean dishwashers. Kids can be great helpers in the kitchen and it keeps them from saying “hey mom, when’s dinner? If you give them simple tasks that are age appropriate, they learn a lot and how dinner prep can truly be a family affair. From the little ones to your teenagers, check out this great chart of ideas where they'll learn something and even have fun!