THE SPARKLE® PAPER TOWELS BLOG
Over the years, we’ve collected some of the best crafts with paper towels, paper towel tricks, clever cleaning tips, easy recipe ideas and more in one convenient place. Just a little something to brighten your life while helping you save time, money and effort. Ready to start exploring?
DIY ZONE
How to Make "The Same Old, Same Old” Feel Special
If you find your new stay-at-home lifestyle is already getting a bit “blah”, we’ve got 5 great ways to help brighten up your day-to-day.
Save on Cleaning Supplies with These DIY Products
In times where it might be difficult or inconvenient to find or purchase cleaning supplies, it’s good to know that you can make your own household cleaners with a few common household items
DIY Phone Speaker
Amplify smartphone sound with desktop speakers made from simple household items. All you need is an empty paper towel tube and two paper cups, and you’ll be jamming out to your favorite tunes in no time. This DIY craft is easy to make, costs next to nothing, and, best of all, truly works!
HOUSE HACKS
7 Ways to Keep Your Home Smelling Great
Looking for easy ways to keep your home smelling fresh? Take items you already have in your pantry and produce a bin to naturally eliminate odor from various areas around the house. These natural ingredients are the key to a great-smelling home!
4 Easy Bathroom Cleaning Shortcuts
Want a fuss-free-clean bathroom in less time? Clean your bathroom faster and easier with these quick and easy bathroom-cleaning shortcuts.
4 Kitchen Cleaning Shortcuts
“I wish I could spend more time cleaning my kitchen,” said no one ever. Spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying your kitchen with these 4 kitchen cleaning shortcuts.
FOOD PREP & TRICKS
Tricks for Keeping Food Fresh for Longer
Have you ever reached for fresh produce only to discover it’s already gone bad? Now it’s more important than ever to conserve our veggies and cut down on waste.
Try These 6 Paper Towel Tricks
Paper towels are your kitchen staple, cleaning up spill after spill (after spill!). But they don’t have to stop there—they have a lot more uses than you may realize that will save time and money.
5 Ways To Make It Magical This Memorial Day!
For most folks, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of SUMMER. With so many things you could do, coming up with a plan for what you actually will do can get a little overwhelming. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with some #BrightIdeas for Memorial Day that both you and your favorite people can enjoy. Here are five ways to celebrate the holiday and have some fun along the way as you cruise into summer.
KIDS CORNER
Parent's Guide to Surviving Summer with Kids
It seems parents are in for an early and possibly prolonged summer this year, and we’ve heard your concerns that you’ll run out of things to do. Here are just a few ideas to get you through the times ahead.
Staycation!
Vacations are great, but let’s get real about it for a minute–they can cost a pretty penny to plan and execute, especially when you’ve got a large family. Still, taking time to relax and enjoy the summer is key to feeling refreshed and re-energized for the months ahead.
4 Ways to Avoid the Summer Break Blues
Summer is finally here, which means you’ll need to find some creative ways to keep your kids active for the long days ahead. Whether you have little ones or older children in high school, we’ve got activities the entire family will enjoy. Check out these fun and engaging ways to keep your kids busy and make the most of the summer days ahead.
HOLIDAY CHEER
Halloween Activity Ideas
Here’s to our favorite round, orange squash that brings us so much joy every fall season. It got us thinking that pumpkins should really stick around longer than they do once Halloween has come and gone.
Your Holiday Planning Checklist
Take a look below for a super-simple, week-by-week guide and don’t forget to stock up on Sparkle® paper towels for all the prepping, cleaning and serving to come!
Winter White Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Nothing says the holidays quite like the white stuff—and by white stuff, we of course mean anything you can cover in white chocolate for a quick and crunchy treat. Get your sweet and salty fix this holiday season with these fabulously festive white chocolate-covered pretzels. They’re a cinch to make and there’s nothing to bake…score!
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