Aside from the fact that sensory experiences are just fun, they really help kids retain what they learn when they use their senses. I am always working on new ways to engage and encourage learning through play. This Sensory Learning Tray for Kids is a fun way to bring in a theme while your child practices preRead More
Carrot Cake Overnight Oatmeal
This carrot cake overnight oatmeal recipe is a delicious way to start your morning! While I love the taste of good homemade carrot cake and count it among my very favorite of desserts, the flour, milk, and sugar do not like my waistline very much. Not willing to give up my favorite flavors but lookingRead More
7 Secrets to Starting Seeds Indoors
Growing produce and flowers from seeds can save you a ton of money over buying seedlings ready to plant from a garden store. There are several reasons to begin your seeds indoors instead of outside. You can get them started earlier even while there is still frost on the ground. Keeping seedlings indoors also keepsRead More
7 Tools Every Gardener Needs
Whether you are a beginner gardener or an expert, we all have tools that we can’t live without in our passion for gardening. Successful gardening doesn’t require a garden shed full of expensive tools, but to make your job easier and more efficient it helps to have a good assortment of basic gardening tools on hand. HereRead More
Spiced Ginger Pear Popsicles
Whenever I am whipping up a batch of popsicles for the kids I have to make a batch for myself as well. Inevitably they dig into mine even with the “adult” flavor combinations I prefer, but that’s okay. I like the fact that we both get to enjoy a tasty treat that feels indulgent butRead More
10 Tips for Growing Vegetables
Whether you have a small container garden or a couple big 4×4 plots, you can keep your family stocked up on fresh vegetables with a little planning and good maintenance. Here are 10 Tips for Growing Vegetables that will help you successfully grow and enjoy your own produce. 10 Tips for Growing Vegetables 1. PlantRead More
Fauxjito Popsicles
Hot summer days mean delicious, dripping ice cream cones and popsicles for the kids. But sometimes mom needs a yummy treat too (since these are alcohol-free they are good for kids too). These Fauxito Popsicles have a grown up flavor that really cools you down and allows you to treat yourself to a tasty indulgence!Read More
Homemade Honey Lavender Face Wash
Sometimes I have found that even the pricier store bought face washes can dry out my skin, make it itchy, or not clean very well. My solution, of course, is to try and make my own with my go-to essential oils and a few other natural ingredients. This also helps me cut out ingredients thatRead More
Summer Bucket List for Couples
The hot and steamy days of summer are just about here. If you have been saying for years that you wanted to put together a bucket list for you and your significant other, there is no time like the present! Make this a summer of memories by creating a list of must-do couple activities andRead More
25 Ways to Avoid Summer Boredom
Kids and summer= free time for mom to fill up with activities. Gone are the days of sending the kids outdoors with a hose if they are thirsty. Okay, maybe not gone but at least not as popular. While I want my kids to come up with their own creative venues for entertainment in theRead More
Rustic Faux Succulent Planter
Succulents are currently all the rage. They are made into all sorts of arrangements indoors and out. I have even seen them placed in pretty logs for wedding centerpieces and thought it could make a wonderful everyday decoration as well. I love bringing nature indoors as much as possible and thought I could do somethingRead More
7 Simple & Healthy Recipe Substitutions
A new lifestyle change that involves giving up your favorite foods can be stressful, unenjoyable, and therefore unsuccessful! Who wants to feel deprived of their favorite flavors and textures? These 7 Simple & Healthy Recipe Substitutions include alternative ingredients that you can use in place of sugar, dairy, and flour in your favorite recipes. 7 Simple &Read More
Tea Party Fairy Garden
One of my favorite activities to do with my little girl is to create fairy gardens, furniture, and accessories. I can relive all the wonder and magic of believing in fairies through her eyes and it is a welcome respite from bills and other responsibilities! We have made fairy gardens in pots, within our big gardenRead More
DIY Coastal Succulent Planter
Sometimes I poke through the aisles of my local dollar store hoping for inspiration and I come up empty. Even after searching through aisle after aisle of plastic buckets, gift bags, and off-brand cleaners. But I am helplessly frugal so I go back time and again, and sometimes there are items that just jump off theRead More
DIY Wine Cork Owl Family Wreath
Owls have been quite the rage in home decor for awhile now. I wanted to create a sweet and simple decorative item to represent a new little family that had been formed with the birth of a baby. I thought that a sweet little owl family wine cork craft resting in their “nest” was justRead More
DIY Faux Succulent Napkin Rings
These DIY Faux Succulent Napkin Rings are the perfect, inexpensive way to add some color and texture to your spring tablescape. To make a set of 8 of these DIY Faux Succulent Napkin Rings costs under $10 and they can be used over and over, making them frugal and beautiful! I grabbed the smallest faux succulents I found ( you can find themRead More
Roasted Balsamic Broccoli
If you and your family are bored with the same old side dishes night after night with your dinner, then it’s time to shake things up a bit and add some new flavor and texture. This tasty combo of balsamic vinegar and roasted broccoli is sure to be a favorite with the whole family. So give thisRead More
Sweet Spring Succulent Nest
Don’t get me wrong, I love the respite from hot summer weather in Florida when winter finally comes around, but nothing beats but the sweet promise of spring! I usually start pretty early freshening up my decor and creating new fresh DIY’s to welcome spring throughout my house. When I discovered the wonderful realistic selectionRead More
Soothing Homemade Baby Lotion
If you are using or considering items like cloth diapers and homemade diaper cream for your little one, you may consider creating all of your baby products at home using essential oils and other natural ingredients. Not only do you save money by making your own bath products, but the fact that the ingredients are muchRead More
How to Make a Faux Succulent Wreath
You can have beautiful decorative pieces in your home without breaking the bank to get them. I mean, $6.00 for this Spring Succulent Wreath? If I had not made it myself I would not believe it. Check your local Dollar Store. My local store is carrying the most beautiful faux succulents that make it easy toRead More
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