WHY LOSE WEEKENDS CLEANING? IMPLEMENT THESE HACKS FOR A TIDIER HOME!
Nobody wants to live in a messy home, but staying organized is often easier said than done, especially when you have kids. Spending weekend after weekend cleaning up messes made throughout the week can get exhausting. Thankfully, you can implement some quick organizational hacks that will help you reduce your cleaning time.
bottom so it doesn’t slide away when you use it. It only takes a couple of seconds to fix. Create a welcoming entryway. When people walk into your house, they need somewhere
to hang their coats. After you walk your dog, you need a place to put their leash. Having an area
by your door to hang things will help reduce clutter and make your house look nicer. And you can easily create a space for this. Buy a 12–24-inch picture ledge and a handful of hooks. Drill holes, affix the ledge to your wall, and screw the hooks into the bottom of the shelf. Now you have somewhere to hang things and display pictures or art to spruce up your entryway. Free up your kitchen cabinets.
Make use of Command Strips. Many areas in our homes could better utilize space. Command Strips, or double-sided tape, can add more space and reduce clutter in closets and pantries. Place
Command Strips on a desktop file holder and stick it to the inside of your closet or pantry door. This will give you a new area where you can store just about anything that will fit. If you have a standing paper towel holder, another helpful Command Strip hack is to place the strips on the
If you keep your bowls, plates, and other dishes in a cabinet, how do you have them organized? If you want to make the most of your space, invest in a plate organizer. Placing it in your cabinet will allow you to stack your different types of dishes in one area, freeing up space for other items.
Wine Lovers Win With These September Events WINE TASTINGS AND FALL FESTIVALS
With the first day of fall coming on Sept. 23, no one can convince us we’re too early to celebrate the season! Along with autumn enjoyers, September is also a splendid season for wine lovers in North Carolina. Scattered throughout the state are some of the country’s best wine festivals and events. Plan a scenic drive to any of these exceptional wine-themed festivals and activities! Childress Vineyards Grape Stomp Harvest Party — Lexington September 23 If you’ve never stomped grapes before, then head to Childress Vineyards in Lexington to celebrate the fall harvest and get stomping! Along with some squishy stomps, the festival also features live music, food vendors, and award-winning wine tastings. When you upgrade your ticket, you can experience special seating, a glass of wine, additional tastings, souvenirs, and a goodie basket! Learn more about location and tickets at ChildressVineyards.com/events. Cypress Bend Vineyards Fall Harvest Festival & Grape Stomp — Wagram September 16 Funnel cake, wagon rides, wine tasting, and grape stomping? What more could you ask for? The 19th annual festival in Wagram is at one of North Carolina’s top-rated vineyards, so connoisseurs can rest assured the grapes they’re stepping on are top quality, and of
course, so is the wine they’re sipping. Admission is free, and at the end of the event, a “King and Queen of the Stomp” are selected! Charlotte Wine & Food Festival — Charlotte September 30 Taste over 100 local and international wines at this annual event in Charlotte. While the wines are fine, the festival is relaxed and laid back for everyone to appreciate. Aside from fine wines, the Charlotte Wine & Food Festival also offers refreshing beers and delicious snacks from Charlotte’s most popular vendors. Head to Charlotte.
UncorkTheFun.com to learn more! Raffaldini Vineyards Fest Italiana — Ronda September 16 & 17 Italian wine and food lovers must visit this Italian-centric fall harvest festival, where you can sip on Chianti, listen to live Italian music, and dine on the country’s famed cuisine. The Raffaldni Vineyards is a stunning backdrop for this cultural event highlighting local artists and vendors. Don’t miss out on this fest, and go to Raffaldini.com/Festa for additional information!
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