When we come across a makeup, hair tool or personal care tip or trick that we love, it can be hard to resist sharing such exciting info. Here’s where we spread the good word!
Essential oils and I go way back. In fact, we’ve been a great team for over a decade. And if you’ve been reading Clean My Space articles, or watching Clean My Space YouTube videos, or following me or the company on Instagram (@cleanmyspace and @melissamaker) you probably know how much I love essential oils. And […]
Here in Canada, winter has been really long, really cold, and really dry. Moisturizer has been an absolute necessity. But good moisturizers are expensive. And cheap moisturizers are not good for your skin and can leave you feeling sticky and not very moisturized. You all know I love a good DIY. So I decided to […]
I’m on a roll with all things baby this week, and if you didn’t see it, check out my article Potty Training Tips and Clean Up: 3 Easy Steps. But if you’ve got some little ones who are still in diapers, or you’re expecting your first (congratulations!), this is the article for you. New parents […]
In many homes—I can’t say all or most, but in many homes—there is at least one bottle of hydrogen peroxide. It always comes in a brown bottle because once exposed to sunlight it becomes unstable, it separates, and becomes useless. When buying it you will most often find it in the first aid aisle, which […]
Doing the 2020 gift guide has been such a welcome project this year for me. Without getting into the gory details, let’s just say that 2020 has not been my year, and I know for so many other people the same holds true. Previously, our gift guide focused on cleaning and organizing themed gifts. Well, […]
Washing your hands is something we do every day—we wash our hands before eating, after using the washroom, while we’re cooking, we teach our kids the importance of wash their hands… It’s fair to say that it’s something we’re all pretty familiar with. But – have we ever really stopped and taken a closer look […]
I’m not going to beat around the bush; I’m pretty into my hair. And I have a lot of it. And I have a lot of hair brushes. And my daughter Riley has a few hair brushes too. And my husband Chad has a couple of hair brushes. So knowing how to clean a hair […]
If you’ve seen these little pink egg-like sponges everywhere, it’s for good reason. Beautyblender sponges are amazing for foundation application. People (including me!) love them because they are easy to use, kind of fun, and actually do a great job with blending everything in. And it’s reusable, so that’s less waste. But unless you’re okay with […]
It’s crucial to check your cosmetics and toiletries for signs of degradation. While nothing too harmful can come from using expired products, some may lose efficacy, some may cause minor irritations and some will become downright unappealing and not look, smell or act as initially intended. For that reason, taking stock of your items once […]
The summer brings about hot weather, and hot weather brings about all kinds of adorable open toe shoes, which brings about a need to keep one’s toes looking presentable because no one wants to see nasty, unkempt toes. In order to keep our toes in tip top shape, we participate in a ritual as old as time […]
