It came to my attention back in May that my kids thought that I loved cleaning. Say what?! I clean because I have to but to say I love it is more than an overstatement. Fast forward to now when it is time to start on our fall cleaning and that revelation from May has been on a my mind a lot. What if you could make fall cleaning fun and easy? Take those boring chores that have to get done and turn them into a fun activity that you actually enjoy doing. Now, with the help of The Libman Company, I am doing just that. Find out how to embrace life’s messes with the right tools and a heap of fun.

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I’m totally mopping and taking a photo at the same time!!

Start With the Right Tools

Let’s face it: no matter how much fun you make something, if you are using the wrong tools you are still going to dread the task. That is why the first step is choosing the right cleaning tool for your arsenal. This is I recommend having a look at this review and buying one of these mops. After all, there are so many mops on the market, how are you supposed to make a decision without a guide! The Libman Wonder Mop is the perfect tool to keep your home clean. Don’t let the fact that this is a mop fool you.

The Libman Wonder Mop is perfect for all kinds of surfaces such as tile, vinyl, wood, and granite.
You can literally clean every room in your house with this one tool.
Clean hard to reach areas without stretching or crouching.
When you’re done, toss the mop head in the wash to clean it and reuse it up to 50 washes!
It makes cleaning a breeze so we can focus on making more messy memories.

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Play Music

Play upbeat music while you clean. It helps motivate you to mover and makes the cleaning feel more like a dance party. Or, if you’re like me, it becomes a literal dance party with you twirling and dipping all over the house…

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Have a Race

Something I’ve learned from my kids thinking I love to clean is that they should get in on the action more. Grab your kids, set a timer, and see who can get their room clean first. The timer creates a sense of urgency while the competition keeps it fun. Don’t forget to have a victory treat ready at the end.

Wear Big Fuzzy Socks

How many times have you mopped the floor and found that your kids trampled through the area immediately after? Frustrating, I know. Instead, put pairs of big, fuzzy socks on their feet and let them dance around while you mop. That means less drying time for your clean floors all while they play.

Mop Karaoke

This one is another great way to get the kids excited about cleaning. Everyone picks a song to sing and they mop while singing the song into the mop handle. Make sure that everyone gets a turn and continue singing until the job is done. Mop karaoke seriously has my kids begging me to mop the floor. It’s hysterical.

Reward Yourself

When you take on your fall cleaning like a boss, don’t forget to reward yourself. Plan a picnic with your family, rent a movie you have all wanted to see, or make delicious cookies together. Whatever it is, savor it for a job well done.

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It’s no secret that one of the easiest ways to change up your door décor. In fact, you can make a few for each season to freshen up your home on a whim. There are too many beautiful ideas to stick with one all season in my opinion. With these 15 awesome DIY door décor ideas for fall you are sure to find décor to fit your style. Mix it up throughout autumn with rustic, quirky, and glittery DIY’s for your door. Then don’t forget to link up your amazing posts at the Merry Monday link party!

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10 Minute Fall Leaf Wreath (Trish at Uncommon Designs)

It doesn’t get much easier than this beautiful fall wreath. Make if fast and have your door beautified by lunch time.

Rustic Pumpkin Door Hanger (Ashley at Cherished Bliss)

You can also go the rustic route with this gorgeous décor DIY from Cherished Bliss.

Quick Fall Wreath Fix (Jen at the Magic Brush)

Don’t discard those faded wreaths. Instead, give them new life with an easy spruce.

DIY Sparkly Autumn Leaf Wreath (Jessa at Sparkle Living Blog)

Add a little sparkle to your door with this glittery wreath DIY!

Chalkboard Platter Fall Wreath (Jenny at Refresh Living)

I’m a sucker for a great upcycle and this wreath definitely delivers. It will easily add some beautiful décor to your home.

Rustic Outdoor Decorating Idea for Fall (Leanna @ Faeries and Fauna)

This wreath is absolutely gorgeous. It is the perfect addition to your fall front porch.

Wheat Wreath (Angie at The Country Chic Cottage)

Sometimes the simplest ideas can be the most beautiful, as is the case with this wheat wreath.

Fall Pumpkin Metallic Ribbon Wreath (Kim at Made in a Day)

Here is another gorgeous, glittery wreath. It is so pretty you will want one on every door in your home… and maybe a few windows too!

DIY Cornucopia Wreath (Shirley at Intelligent Domestications)

A cornucopia is a staple of autumn and this wreath lets you rock that staple on your front door all season.

Autumn Wreath and Front Porch Reveal (Emily at Two Purple Couches)

This simple DIY wreath is absolutely stunning. Add some mums to your porch, like Emily does, to round out your outdoor autumn décor.

Rustic Fall Cinnamon Broom Wreath (Amanda at Domestically Creative)

Here is another great example of giving new life to an older piece that you love. Find out how she took a drab little cinnamon broom and turned it into a gorgeous piece of door décor.

DIY Wood Slice Wreath (Sara at Twelve on Main)

I love the simplicity of this wood slice wreath. It not only works for fall but would look great hanging on your door well into winter.

How to Make a Dahlia Book Page Wreath (Kimberly at A Wonderful Thought)

This book page wreath is an example of a wreath so pretty you will want to display it inside your home so you can look at any time you want.

Fall Burlap Ribbon Wreath (Erlene at My Pinterventures)

Burlap is such a pretty addition to fall and this wreath makes it easy to incorporate into your fall décor.

DIY Autumn Thankful Wreath (DIY Adulation)

This wreath is a perfect new Thanksgiving tradition for your family. Add new leaves each year about what you are thankful for and watch it bloom fuller, year after year.

Which one of these 15 awesome DIY door décor ideas for fall is your favorite? Any of them will look great on your door this season. Don’t forget that these wreaths look great in other areas of your home, too. Dress up your mantel and walls with them to create beautiful décor throughout your house. You can find more fall decor ideas and DIY’s on the Autumn Holidays Page. Now it is time to move on to the party. Share your awesomeness with us below at this week’s Merry Monday link party!

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Football season is here! On Saturday I am watching the game with my 2 youngest children and even though it is pre-season, I get into it. I am 100% that annoying person yelling at the TV like they can hear me. Then the most adorable thing started happening. The 3 and 4 year old started yelling the same things I was at the TV… only they don’t know much about football so it would be at completely random times. It is so cute to watch them yell, “Go, go, go!” at the players during a field goal attempt… the opposing team’s attempt. It was a great reminder of how much fun football can be even when you know nothing about the sport. This DIY Cincinnati Bengals purse celebrates that innocent fun with a mix of whimsical buttons and traditional style.

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The Rules:

Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale store, or garage sale into a new piece of decor.
There’s no monthly theme.
There’s no budget to stick to.

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Materials

XL Bengals Zip-Up Jacket
Scissors
Straight Pins
Needle Black Thread
Large Orange Button
Small Orange Button
Large Black Button
Small Black Button
Orange Strap (Measured and Cut for where you would like the purse to hang)

Step 1

First, sew a whip-stitch around your zipper 6-7 inches from the top.

Tip:

Make sure that your jacket is zipped closed for this. You are creating a new stop for the zipper so it needs to be above the stitch.

Step 2

Next, cut off the trim around the bottom in one long piece.

Note:

Keep this for another project that I will be sharing with you later.

Step 3

Then cut up the side seam of the jacket to just below where you sewed around the zipper.

Step 4

Cut straight across the front of the jacket, again staying under the sewn part on your zipper.

Step 5

Repeat step 3 on the opposite side seam of the jacket.

Step 6

Next, cut to the sleeves on either side.

Step 7

Then cut about the sleeves and the collar, leaving the collar attached as pictured.

Note:

Again, save the pieces you have removed for another project.

Step 8

Fold your jacket piece in half at the zipper with right-sides facing together.

Step 9

Line up the edges and pin them together.

Step 10

Next, sew around the pinned edges starting at the bottom and stopping at the collar.

Step 11

After the rest of the edges are sewn, trim the collar to match the edge and sew close.

Step 12

Unzip your zipper and turn your purse right-side out.

Step 13

Next, sew one end of your strap to the large orange button.

Step 14

Once the orange button is secure, sew the small black button on top of it.

Tip:

During these steps, don’t add too many stitches. It will make it harder to attach to your purse in the next step.

Step 15

Now sew the buttons to the top of your purse.

Step 16

Repeat steps 13 through 15 with the large black button and small orange button at the bottom of your purse.

How much fun is this DIY Cincinnati Bengals purse?! I love it when you find something your love at the thrift store and are able to turn it into something amazing. In this case it is being turned into 4 amazing somethings. I will be sharing those tutorials with you throughout the month so don’t throw out any of the pieces we didn’t use to make the purse. Now it is time to check out what my friends discovered this month at the links below.

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And now for more thrifty goodness!

Check out what my fellow upcyclers created below!

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