A Little Peppermint Clears the Air

Peppermint is a great natural deodorizer. Instead of filling the air with a super sweet or perfumey scent, peppermint oil creates a clean, refreshing scent. To use, simply put a few drops of peppermint oil on several cotton balls. Then strategically place the cotton balls around your house (inside vases, behind pictures, etc). I also use the oil in a tealight diffuser in my kitchen and it works great to spread the scent throughout the house. Peppermint is also proven to enhance mental alertness...and who couldn't use a little more of that?

Conceal cords for cleaner counters

My husband and I both charge our cell phones in the kitchen...in plain sight so we don't forget them as we are running out the door. However, the tangle of cords on my kitchen counter was beginning to drive me crazy. I had a teapot on display that now makes a perfect charger container. I moved it near an electric outlet for easy access and... presto, problem solved!