The Container Store

I had my first shopping experience at The Container Store last weekend.  Have you ever been to one of their stores?  OMG!!!  This is what a part of heaven must look like, because it was heaven to me.  I was so overwhelmed; overwhelmed by all of the possibilities of organization.  I thought I was organized, until I stepped foot into this store.  My mind went racing to all of the areas in my house that could be organized.  Literally, there is a container for every single place in your household, yes, including your t.p. Ha ha!!!  I had to take it all in.  I could have stood in the middle of the store looking above at the different sections for hours, deciding where to go first.  So many ideas, so many products, oh I am in love.  My experience could compare to how I feel when I walk into a book store, so many books; where do I begin?  I want to read them all.  Or, going to a restaurant that has a huge selection of items on the menu that all look too good.  How to decide?  You know this place, the Cheesecake Facotry.  Anyway, I digress.  So, this is where all my extra money will be going and I have already begun my Christmas shopping at The Container Store.  They have some wonderful stocking stuffer ideas, for reasonable prices.  Check them out,http://www.containerstore.com .  Wish they would bring a store here!!!

Can't Stop Cleaning

...yeah, that's me...I literally can't sit still without thinking about what I can clean next or how I can clean it better.  I may be a little OCD when it comes to organization and cleaning, but I would rather be this way than the other.  Ever since I was blessed to stay home with little K, all I do is clean when she is napping.  How did I keep this house clean while I was away working?  Guess I wasn't here to get it dirty.  I literally clean the kitchen in some way over 3 times a day.  We have all of our meals here, and I cook a lot...so there are a lot of dishes, among dishes, and yes, some more dishes.  So, I don't know about you, but I am always looking to find new cleaning products (preferably green) to clean better.  I have come across three items I am quite enjoying.  Here are the 3 items.  What products have you found that work well?  Are you as anal about cleaning/organizing as I am?

1. Kroger Home Sense Multi Surface Cleaner  (with vinegar)
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• It cleans countertops, sinks and even glass.  It's great for those yucky grease stains on the stove.
• Love that it is reasonable in price too. 

2. Murphy's Oil Soap Products:  I currently use 3 types
a.  The Oil Soap Original Formula

• I use this to mop my floors, even my wood floors...they feel so clean afterwards.  They have to be clean for a baby running (crawling) around.

b.  Squirt & Mop

• I use this on my wood floors after I have mopped them or just a day to dust them up.  I use with a microfiber mop head.

c.  Multi-Wood Use Cleaner with Orange Oil

• use this on all my wood furniture - it smells great

3.  Microfiber Towels

• I purchased a pack (about 7 come in a package) at Target.  They can be found in the Automotive Aisle. 
• They work great on glass, wood, and my favorite, stainless steel.  I was never able to get the streaks off of the stainless steel until after using microfiber towel. It's perfect!!