Do the prices of custom made stockings give you sticker shock? Even beginner seamstresses will succeed with this DIY Christmas Stocking Tutorial with a FREE pattern! I know, because I'm a beginner too! Y'all know I like to sew, right? Even after about a year of loving the hobby, I still totally consider myself a beginner. My projects usually turn out great, but it's quite obvious that their sewn by a beginner, but I'm ok with that. I take so much pride when I finish a project successfully! On my queue of Sewing To Do's for years has been make my own Christmas Stockings. I've always loved the cute, matching, embellished, and personalized family stockings and wanted some for my little family. The only problem, when you go to search for these lovely stockings, most are between $30-$50 a … [Read more...]
Everything to Get You Ready for the Dollywood Christmas Festival: TIPS from an Insider!
There are big things coming to the Smoky Mountains just in time for the Holidays. Don't miss out on all these great Dollywood Christmas Events! If you live in the Southeast or are planning a trip to the Smoky Mountains in the next couple of months, you're in luck. While I love warmer months, the beautiful decorations, lights, and sounds of the season make November and December one of the best times to visit the area, especially my favorite... Dollywood! Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana, kicks off on November 9th and is one of the world’s premier theme park events. The festival has been nominated as part of USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for Best Theme Park Holiday Event. Smoky Mountain Christmas already has won the 2019 Golden Ticket award from Amusement Today for Best … [Read more...]
Homemade French Toast with Almond Milk
Looking to eliminate dairy or already living a dairy-free lifestyle? You can still have homemade french toast! Check out how easy it is to make french toast with almond milk with just a few ingredients! When Sophia was diagnosed with a dairy allergy in January of this year, we were all in shock. Here we were with a 3 1/2 year old that consumes dairy every single day and we were all of a sudden supposed to stop that?! I was overwhelmed with just how much dairy was in almost every single food she consumed. I can't tell you how much research I did for dairy free recipes. I was nervous that as a pretty picky toddler she would struggle to replace her dairy favorites with dairy alternatives. We started the transition slowly. That's not to say we continued to give her dairy, but she was very slow to drink the alternatives. We found … [Read more...]
The ULTIMATE List of DIY Natural Homemade Cleaners
One of the easiest ways to go green and save money is to make homemade cleaners for your home. Here's a great list of DIY cleaners that you can make today with supplies you already have in your home! One of the best choices you can make for your family is a more eco-friendly path and an easy way to start is by making homemade cleaners for your home. Not only will you know exactly what you're cleaning with... believe me, it's so nice to be able to pronounce all the ingredients... you'll also save money by making your own! I've compiled the Ultimate List of Homemade Cleaners posts to bring you some of the best homemade cleaners to get your home sparkling in no time. From grout cleaner to toilet bombs to laundry soap, you'll be ready to make your own DIY cleaners with supplies you already have in your home! General DIY Household … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Find the VERY BEST Dollywood Discount Tickets
Are you looking for the best deal on Dollywood Tickets for your family? Here are your tips for finding the best Dollywood Discount Tickets for your visit to the Smoky Mountains theme park! If you're making a trip to the mountains of Tennessee, you'll definitely want to include spending a few days at Dollywood in your plans since it's on my list of places NOT to miss when you're in the Smoky Mountains. It's a theme park that consistently tops so many "Best Of..." theme park categories and if you're ever been, you know why. If you haven't, the fact that you're researching how to find Dollywood Discount Tickets means you're on the right track because there are so many reasons your family will love a visit to Dollywood! Getting the best deal on Dollywood tickets definitely depends on a couple of factors. Before you head to the website to … [Read more...]
Eco Friendly Straws: It’s Time to Ditch the Plastic Straws
If you love to drink from a straw, but hate the waste that using disposable straws produces, there are eco friendly straws available for you! Check out the 4 different options that you can start using today and can take with you anywhere you go! I love drinking out of a straw. Give me a cup with a straw and I'll drink twice as much water in a day. I have no idea why, but it's just something I've always preferred. But one thing I don't prefer is the amount of waste that using disposable straws causes. I'm not alone there either. Did you know that some cities have outlawed plastic straws? In fact, there's a bill in the works to outlaw plastic straws in the entire state of California right now. The biggest issue with plastic straws is the fact that they aren't even recyclable. Add to that fact that the average American uses at least … [Read more...]
Frozen Yogurt Popsicles with Granola for Easter
These frozen yogurt popsicles come with an extra crunch, thanks to granola on the back. Plus they're in adorable bunny shapes which makes them perfect for Easter and Spring mornings and afternoon snacks! "Who wants a popsicle for breakfast?!" It's my girls' dream question in the morning and believe it or not, I actually do give them popsicles for breakfast sometimes! Of course, they're not just any popsicles, but ones that I make at home and you can too. There are a ton of different variations and recipes for frozen yogurt popsicles. Tailor your flavors to what your kids like, obviously, but these are also a great way to have them try new foods. You can add in real fruit, chia seeds, and our favorite - granola. I am obsessed with these myself because I love the added crunch of the granola on the back! Now are you ready to see … [Read more...]
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DIY Tic Tac Toe Valentine Cards for Kids with FREE Printable
If you love to DIY, you're likely making your child's class Valentines! What's better than giving candy? Giving candy they can play with! Make this adorable DIY Tic Tac Toe Valentine in just a few minutes with this free printable. One of the sweetest Holidays of the year is right around the corner and this weekend the girls worked on Valentines for their classmates. Sure, there are a ton of different Valentine cards and kits you can buy in the store, but we like making our own. It makes them more special, unique, adds in a craft activity that the girls love, and by DIY'ing our Valentines we get to give our favorite organic candy! We were sent bags of YumEarth organic candy, at no cost, to enjoy and share with friends this Valentine's Day. Last year, we made these adorable Valentines with Yum Earth Organic Pops. They were a huge hit … [Read more...]
I’m Sharing My SECRET: How Make a Shutterfly Photo Book in under 30 MINUTES!
Everyone loves them, but sometimes photo books can take HOURS to design. Here's the secret to make a Shutterfly photo book in MINUTES! Don't you just love photo books? We have one that I made with our photos from our first Disney World trip and the girls still look at it regularly. But I rarely have time to print photos let alone design an entire book. I love them, really I do, but once I start trying to make one I look up at the clock and realize it's been 2 hours and I've only done 3 pages. Tell me I'm not alone. Now, I'll tell you that I have a HUGE secret on how to... Make a Shutterfly photo book in just minutes The best way to make a photo book is with Shutterfly's new photo book service, Make My Book. It is utterly amazing, especially for us Moms who love photo books, but just don't love the time it takes to design … [Read more...]
7 Things You Need for the Best Home Remedies for Cold and Flu Season
When cold and flu season hits, you need to be prepared. With cold temperatures comes sickness, but these products will help you stay armed against the viruses. Here are 7 things to have on hand for the best home remedies for the flu. If sickness hasn't hit your household yet, consider yourself lucky. My family has been under the weather for a couple of weeks now thanks to mystery viruses which are all too often common during cold and flu season. The cool winter months means sickness is spread around to each other faster than you can keep up and being sick while your kids are sick is utterly exhausting! Fortunately, I was somewhat prepared for the sick season, which has made all the difference really. I try to avoid doctor offices like the plague because I'm convinced we only get sicker when we go - catching other germs that are all … [Read more...]
Playroom Organization: 5 Ideas to Make Room for New Toys
Looking for ideas and tips on how to make room for new toys after Christmas or birthday celebrations? Check out these great playroom organization ideas and tips. This post may contain affiliate links. We're a few weeks into the New Year and if your house is anything like mine, it looks like a Toy Store has exploded in at least one room, if not a few of them. Not only did the girls get totally spoiled at Christmas, but Moreaya's Birthday Party was just a few days into 2013 so we added even more after that! So, what do you do with all these toys?! It's time to tackle Playroom Organization! Playroom Organization 1. The first step in Playroom Organization is to cut down the supply. It's always a good idea to purge some of the older toys that your children don't play with anymore. We do this in a couple of ways: Some I sell … [Read more...]