Check out these DIY Giant Christmas Decorations for a fun DIY Christmas Decor Idea your neighbors will love! Last holiday season I started noticing all of these fun Candy Land type giant Christmas decorations popping up in neighborhoods and I loved how fun and whimsical they are. They turned ordinary homes into gingerbread houses. OfRead More
10 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Girls
Are you trying to make more homemade gifts this year? If you have a little girl on your Christmas list, here are DIY gift ideas for girls to help inspire you. My daughter received so many homemade gifts growing up. I sewed dress up clothes for her and clothing and accessories for her dolls. It wasRead More
10 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Boys
Are you looking for DIY Christmas gift ideas for boys? We have you covered with easy homemade gifts! Many people think it is harder to make homemade gifts for boys than it is for girls, but I don’t think so. My boys may be easy, but I could just give them wood and nails ifRead More
8 Ways to Make Your Christmas Tree Last Longer
Are you wondering how to make your Christmas tree last longer this year? Use the tips below to extend the life of your tree and reduce needle drop. Since a “real” Christmas tree can be quite an investment, you probably want to preserve it as long as possible. In order to do this, you needRead More
10 Ways to Save Money at Coffee Shops
Read through these frugal tips to find ways to save money on your drive-thru coffee habit. You have probably heard it before; “Save money by skipping your morning latte at the drive-up coffee shop.” While this is a great way to save money, it is understandable that this little addiction is hard to give upRead More
Early Fall Cleaning List
Get your home and yard ready for winter with this early fall cleaning list. Chilly weather is likely to be creeping in where you are by the end of the month so we will take this month to get ready in advance for it! Indoors and out there are things you can do to getRead More
Homemade Moth Repellent Sachets
These DIY Moth Repellent Bags are a natural alternative to stinky mothballs. Follow the easy tutorial to repel moths and protect your stored clothing. Moths, particularly clothing moths, can be a nuisance and even destructive. However, there are certain scents that moths hate and we can use those scents to help repel them. You canRead More
Homemade Lavender Infused Poison Ivy Bath Soak
Make some of this lavender-infused poison ivy bath soak to have on hand for when you or a family member develops a rash from contact with poison ivy or poison oak. If you are reading this post right now, I am so sorry. It probably means that you or a loved one have poison ivyRead More
Spring Cleaning Checklists Room by Room Cleaning Tips
It’s that time of year when we need to pull out our Spring Cleaning Checklists and go through our home room by room cleaning our whole house out. Spring is on the horizon, and you may be itching to get your home spotless. Spring cleaning is a great way to deep clean your home and takeRead More
Tips for Organizing Your Home for Spring Cleaning
Use these tips for organizing your home for spring cleaning to get your home organized ahead of your spring cleaning. This will make it easier to spring clean your home. Spring is the perfect time to get your home organized. Tackling each room one at a time is the perfect way to do a thoroughRead More
Tips for Decluttering Your House for Spring Cleaning
Instead of trying to deep clean, declutter, and organize all at once, break it down into steps. Start by using these tips for decluttering your house. Spring is the perfect time to deep clean, organize, and declutter your house. All three seem to rely on the other to get a thorough job done, so youRead More
How to Create Meal Plans that Save Money and Use Up Leftovers
My menu plans have changed a lot over the years; primarily to meet the needs of my family and our changing schedules. Meal Plan Techniques I have used: 1. Once a month planning and cooking. 2. A bimonthly rotation of our family’s 14 favorite recipes. I used this method when the kids were young andRead More
January Cleaning Checklist: How to Restore Order to Your Home After the Holidays
Use this January Cleaning Checklist to restore order to your home after the holidays. A few summers ago, I was rearranging furniture and found pine needles under the couch. Yep. 6 months after Christmas and I hadn’t moved the couches once to vacuum under them. I realized that there were a number of deep cleaningRead More
50 Ways to Reduce Screen Time This Year
If you wish you and your family spent less time looking at your phone and more time chatting in real life instead of on social media in 2024, check out this list of 50 Ways to Reduce Screen Time This Year. Like many families, you might be struggling with the balance of social media and technologyRead More
12 Tips for Hosting a New Year’s Eve Party on a Budget
Use these tips for hosting a New Year’s Eve party on a budget to throw a fun bash without breaking the bank. The end of the year is almost upon us and you may be wanting to host a New Year’s Eve bash. Let the year go out with a bang while sticking to yourRead More
Frugal Vintage Christmas Celebration Ideas
If you are looking for some ways to simplify Christmas and make it less commercial, here are some frugal vintage Christmas celebration ideas to help your family slow down and enjoy the season. I don’t know about you, but I am starting to become very overwhelmed by the amount of pressure we place on ourselvesRead More
DIY Peppermint Hot Chocolate Lip Balm
DIY peppermint hot chocolate lip balm is perfect for soothing chapped lips in the winter. There are many scents and flavors associated with the holiday season. The invigorating scents of our favorite treats being baked and the scents of the cool, crisp air come to mind for many. When I was growing up, peppermint hotRead More
Homemade Fringed Flannel Rice Pack
This Homemade Fringed Flannel Rice Heat Pack tutorial is so simple for kids that even if you are intimidated by sewing with a machine yourself this will be as easy to make. A flannel rice heat pack makes a lovely handmade Christmas gift for grandpas aches and pains, a sibling with sensory issues as aRead More
Pre-Holiday Cleaning Checklist
Here is a pre-holiday cleaning checklist to help you get your home ready for entertaining, decorating, and baking. Pre-Holiday Cleaning Checklist We are officially at the part of the year that flies by so quickly that you barely have time to catch your breath. October through December are a flurry of holiday preparations, food prep,Read More
Mid-Summer Cleaning List
It is already July and the beach towels are piling up. Use this mid-summer cleaning list to clean the house before it gets out of hand. We are about halfway through summer and the little people have taken over our home – eating up all the food, crying I am bored every 10 minutes, trackingRead More
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