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I Started Resetting My Home Every Night—and It’s the Organizing Habit I Wish I’d Started Sooner Original

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By Kate McKenna Published on October 9, 2026 Credit: Daniel de la Hoz / Getty Images For most of my adult life, tidying was a Sunday chore. I’d put a few things away during the week, but the real cleanup waited until the weekend. Then I had my first child. Once we were past the newborn stage, I started spending a few minutes each evening putting our home back together after the day. I was still on maternity leave, and by bedtime, the kitchen, living room, and entryway all showed it.
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My Mom Has Been Gardening for Over 40 Years—4 Plants She Never Cuts Back in Fall Original

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Ever since I moved back to my hometown two years ago, my mom has been helping me turn my outdoor space into a beautiful garden. And it’s no wonder I’ve gone to her for advice and help—she’s been doing her own gardening for over 40 years, and is known amongst family and friends for her beautiful, lush English-style garden.
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I Reach for My Scrub Daddy for Almost Every Cleaning Job—These 5 Uses Have Nothing to Do With Dishes

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| The Spruce Verified
It’s no secret that the Scrub Daddy is a household favorite cleaning tool—it doesn’t just look cute with its bright colors and happy smiling face, it actually works really well for getting stuck-on food off dishes when nothing else does. But for me, the Scrub Daddy has become one of my go-to cleaning tools for all around the house. Whenever I can’t get something clean, I know this unassuming sponge will do the trick.
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