Fake a Perfectly Clean House with 3 Simple Spring Cleaning Tips

April 25, 2017 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

As much as I love springtime, I absolutely dread spring cleaning. But I know that after a long winter, there’s dust in every nook and cranny, mud being tracked across the floors daily and far too many rooms that need to be thoroughly scrubbed. Luckily for me, my hardworking husband is compassionate about how much I hate cleaning and takes on most of the work of spring cleaning himself. But I still feel like I need to at least look like I’m helping him out! That’s why this year, I’m faking my way through spring with Clorox and Glad! Hate cleaning too? Here are three ways you can make your house look its best without hours of effort!

1) Wipe it Down

During spring cleaning season, my husband will spend hours in each room with a bucket and rag, wiping down walls and furniture to get them clean and sparkling. I can see the difference and I know that nothing will do as good of a job as that heavy-duty cleaning. But to help keep the furniture and walls looking their best before and after that big cleaning job, I turn to Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. The disposable bleach-free wipes kill viruses and bacteria while cleaning and deodorizing hard surfaces. And best of all, quickly pulling one out of the canister to wipe up a mess couldn’t be easier! I like to keep them hidden in the living room entertainment center so that they’re always easily accessible. [Read more…]

New GLAD Disney Sandwich and Snack Bags Make Lunches Fun and Easy

August 25, 2015 by Kathryn 69 Comments

When it comes to making school lunches fun, I have a middle-of-the-road approach. I like adding a little something special to my kids’ lunchboxes to get them excited about their food, but I’m not willing to spend hours creating elaborate themed lunches. That’s why I love finding simple, yet fun ways to make a school lunch fun and this year, GLAD Canada has teamed up with Disney to help me do just that!

New GLAD Disney bags in sandwich and snack sizes feature favourite children’s Disney characters, from Woody to Elsa. Recently I received an assortment of the new bags and a grocery gift card so that I could put together a fun themed lunch for that all-important first day of school. And with these cheerful bags, it was no problem at all! [Read more…]

Clear Out Clutter for a Cause During the Glad #Donate4Good Program with Goodwill

August 6, 2015 by Kathryn 23 Comments

I didn’t realize until we started packing up to move out of our house just how much unneeded items my boys and I had accumulated. From toys to clothes to dishware, I found so much that just wasn’t being used anymore and so wasn’t needed. But I knew that some of our items might be able to help those in need, so I started packing up bags and boxes to donate.

It’s sometimes hard to realize just how much we collect over the years, so clearing out the clutter periodically is important. And when the items we no longer love can make others happy, it just makes sense to purge the house periodically! That’s why I’m so excited about the Donate4Good partnership between Glad and Goodwill taking place right now in the GTA. [Read more…]

Keep Spring Produce Fresh with 3 Easy Tips and Food Storage Products from GLAD

May 6, 2015 by Kathryn 62 Comments

There’s so much to love about spring, but one of my all-time favourite things about the season is the return of fresh, local spring produce. From tart stalks of rhubarb to locally grown asparagus, there are so many delicious flavours to enjoy in the spring! However, I’ve recently learned that keeping that delicious fresh produce protected takes more than just a grocery-store produce bag. In fact, there are all kinds of tips and recommendations for ensuring fruits and vegetables last as long as possible and to avoid food waste, GLAD products are a must for my spring fruits and vegetables!

To help me on my way to a spring produce feast, GLAD Canada recently sent me a Spring Harvest package containing an adorable picnic blanket, a grocery gift card to treat myself to some spring produce and an assortment of GLAD food storage products to keep that produce fresh. I couldn’t wait to indulge in some fresh local delicacies, served at their best thanks to GLAD! [Read more…]

GLAD Odour Guard Bags Keep Homes Smelling Fresh

December 11, 2014 by Kathryn 39 Comments

Mornings are always a little rushed with two kids to get ready for school each day, and when the holiday season arrives, the morning is even busier. In addition to packing lunches, making breakfast, quizzing my oldest on his spelling words and checking the boys’ agendas, there are holiday forms to fill out, craft materials to send to school and last-minute plans to make for various activities.

It goes without saying that the cleaner my house is each morning, the easier that busy routine feels. But living in a rural community, I don’t have the option of putting garbage out each night. Garbage is only picked up once a week and even the night before garbage day trash has to stay inside because stray animals tend to rip it apart if it’s put outdoors. And that means that some mornings, even when the house is tidy, the garbage doesn’t smell so fresh!

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