Rebecca Shepherd

1 week ago | homesandgardens.com | Rebecca Shepherd

If, like me, you consider yourself a minimalist or just find yourself wanting to live a more clutter-free lifestyle, then the Suitcase Method for decluttering with ease could be just the thing to help you achieve a home that’s clear of mess. This technique works by asking yourself: If you could only pack a single suitcase of your belongings, would this item make the final cut? If so, keep it. If not, it’s time to let it go.

1 week ago | inkl.com | Rebecca Shepherd

Small bright bedroom with hidden vanity in the built-in closet. There is shelving above the vanity and clear plastic chair. The room has a large window with floor length floral curtains and a bright pink accent chair. If, like me, you consider yourself a minimalist or just find yourself wanting to live a more clutter-free lifestyle, then the Suitcase Method for decluttering with ease could be just the thing to help you achieve a home that’s clear of mess.

2 weeks ago | homesandgardens.com | Rebecca Shepherd

If you’re a parent, you may be wondering ‘What’s the right age for children to start chores?’ Experts agree that two or three is the perfect age for children to begin. According to our psychology and parenting pros, introducing chores from this young age can have a wealth of benefits for the whole household, but especially helps teach children essential life skills and age-appriopriate responsibility. Here's when, why, and how you should start introducing chores to your children.

2 weeks ago | inkl.com | Rebecca Shepherd

Here's when, why, and how you should start introducing chores to your children. We've also included cleaning tips and a list of chores to put in place for each age, to help create a home the whole family is proud of without overwhelming the little ones in your home. When should kids start chores at home? 'Kids could start doing chores as early as two years old,' says parenting expert Esther Wojcicki, author of How to Raise Successful People and founder of the recently launched Parenting TRICK app.

2 weeks ago | homesandgardens.com | Rebecca Shepherd

The Clean-As-You-Go method is exactly what it claims to be: the act of cleaning up as you go. However, while this easy-to-follow cleaning tip may seem elementary, I've been using it for the past six months and attribute it as the sole cause of keeping every room in my home under control and in a relatively clean and tidy state come the end of the week. To find out why, how to do it, and who the Clean-As-You-Go cleaning method works best for, stick right here.