Life upgrade.

So I saw this tweet from Pippa @sousstyle a couple of days ago, mentioning a new series on her fabulous site {for the "new generation of homemakers"}, titled- Organize the Chaos.  Always up for a little organization advice- I clicked on the link, read the article, tracked down the "acrylic shoe bins" mentioned within, and excitedly sent her this reply...

She ever-so-sweetly replied back- totally *getting* my shoe bin fervor.  It got me thinking about products that I either have- or intend to get- that will inspire me to stay on top of organization & cleaning.  Okay.  Maybe I was a bit far-reaching with my proclamation that these shoe bins will be #lifechanging, but she was spot-on in her response... It's a life upgrade!  Then I guess, in a small way, they would in fact be life changing.

                         

Here's a few items that have or will (sure of it) improve [upgrade] the quality of my life in the realm of cleanliness...

...stacking shoe bins

Have I mentioned our [southern california] limitation of square footage?? ...aka- SPACE?? Nuff said.              

 
 

...bon ami tangerine thyme dish soap

I'm very sensitive to harsh, abrasive cleaning products (both my skin, & nose!).  I love Bon Ami cleanser, & when I saw this new packaging- plus the scented dish soap I had to buy it.  (anything to make dish-washing a little more "fun")           

...cleaning system mop bucket 

...a "life changing bucket" according to this article (a trip to the container store is clearly in order)

        

...mrs. meyer's scented soy candle     

I must say- if you're into baths, this is the perfect 'bath-time' candle... small, not wobbly, & can be closed up & stored right in the cabinet for the next rare occasion that you actually get to enjoy a candlelit bath.  But, as for cleaning...

Mrs. Meyer's say it best:

     

Sometimes it feels good just to have a nice candle giving off some extra fragrance while you're busy with your chores... It's in a cute jelly jar that you can reuse as a juice glass or hold your marble collection.

       [wow. so many uses for one candle?!... purchased mine @ target]  

     
 

...a great audiobook (such as this one)

   ...to keep your mind from thinking angry thoughts amidst scrubbing the toilets

...or on a slightly more positive note (because it is Friday after all)- to keep you inspired in the midst of chaos :).

  

{any "life-changing" tips/products you've discovered? let us know below...}