Sickness is running rampant in the girls' school and I've been preaching hand washing to my girls as much as possible these past few weeks. One of my favorite DIY recipes to make this time of year is DIY foaming hand soap and you won't believe how easy it is to make yourself! This post is in partnership with NOW® Foods. All opinions are my own. I don't know about you, but the cooler weather that comes with Fall definitely brings with it dryness. I wake up feeling like my sinuses are dry, my skin is dry, and my hands definitely get cracked from washing them so much to try to keep germs at bay. And my girls' hands get even worse. So, of course we're constantly putting on hand lotions, but I've determined that what soap we use to wash our hands effects how dry they are as well. Last year, Sophia had to take her own … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Stocking Tutorial with FREE Pattern
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...]
DIY Daily Shower Spray for No Scrub Cleaning!
If you loathe cleaning showers as much as I do, you're going to love this DIY daily cleaning spray. Keep your shower clean with a daily spray and no scrubbing. The best part, you can make it yourself with no dangerous chemicals and just a few dollars! This post is in partnership with NOW®. All opinions are my own. Can I share a dirty secret with you? My shower. There, I said it. I know my shower isn't clean. How do I know? Well, I look at it and look at others, like at hotels, and yes, I know it's not as clean as it should be. Now, don't get me wrong. It's not filthy and gross, but there's a problem there for sure, but perhaps it isn't all my fault. It turns out we have hard water and I had no idea. But build-up is definitely there if I don't regularly clean the shower. And remember that dirty secret? It doesn't … [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...]
Beach Scavenger Hunt – Free Printable
Are you visiting the beach soon? Sun, sand, and waves are enough to keep the fun going, but sometimes kids need a little more activity. This Beach Scavenger Hunt is perfect to keep them busy and happy. Print out the printable or give them ideas from the mobile list below! While we all think that swimming in the ocean and building sandcastles is going to keep our kids occupied during a day at the beach, it doesn't take long to hear "I'm bored!" At least that's the way it is with my girls. Their little minds need to stay active and engaged and an oceanside scavenger hunt is sure to do the trick! We do backyard scavenger hunts at home all the time and the girls love them. They've loved scavenger hunts for years and I love having a list ready so I can easily come up with fun scenarios and items for them to find! It's easy … [Read more...]
Our Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation + DIY Kitchen Island
Over the past summer and fall of last year I was really busy... really busy. We moved into our home just about four years ago and have been slowly making changes to suit our family better. While I feel like we've done quite a bit, we definitely did our biggest project last year. Two of the rooms we spend most our time in were, in fact, my least favorite rooms of the house. That doesn't make sense, right? That's why I was determined to renovate it and make it our own space. Before Pictures of Our Kitchen and Dining Room I had a conversation with a friend that went something like this. "I love the farmhouse look, but everyone's doing it. I don't want to be like everyone." She replied, "Lindsey, you LIVE in a farmhouse. Your home was built in the 1920s and it is the ultimate farmhouse, so do it if you want to do it." I … [Read more...]
Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids – Fruit Loop Candy Cane
If you're looking for easy Christmas crafts for kids, this is it! You only need 2 things to make them - Fruit Loop cereal and pipe cleaners! They're a great fine motor activity for little hands and can be hung on the Christmas tree or outside for birds and squirrels to eat! While I'm totally looking forward to having my girls home for a few weeks during Christmas break, I know things will be total chaos if I don't have plenty of things for them to do. We'll definitely be baking Christmas cookies [these Kiss Cookies are our favorite], wrapping presents, and making crafts. While some crafts that we do are more elaborate, sometimes the simplest are the most fun for them. These Fruit Loop Candy Canes are so, so easy to make and you only need two things - Fruit Loop cereal and pipe cleaners! These are so great for little … [Read more...]
DIY PLAYMOBIL Storage Case with Play Map for Fun on the Go
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PlayWithPlaymobil #CollectiveBias If your kids love to take along their PLAYMOBIL toys everywhere they go, here's a fun storage case to DIY for under $5! If you've always wondered how to store your PLAYMOBIL in the car or when you're on the go, here's your PLAYMOBIL to go storage with a printable play map! My girls have always been obsessed with small toys. They'll pick a small playset over a large toy at the store any day. For that reason it wasn't a surprise at all when Moreaya made her "Santa List" last year and 3 out of the 4 items on her wish list were PLAYMOBIL sets! I've always encouraged her love for PLAMOBIL toys for a few reasons. One, they're budget friendly, especially compared to some other toy sets and they … [Read more...]
35 Disney Cruise Tips You NEED to Know Before You Go + DIY Disney Cruise Cups
Are you planning a Disney Cruise in the near future? Here are 35 Disney Cruise Tips and a few secrets that you should definitely know before you go! Plus, a fun tutorial on how to make your own Disney Cruise Cups! A Disney Cruise is definitely on my brain because we just make our final payment for our next cruise for later this year. It will be our 3rd Disney Cruise and while I feel like I learn something new on every cruise, today I'm share some of the Disney Cruise tips that I have found most helpful on our previous cruises. Disney Cruise Tips + Secrets You NEED to Know: 1. Check-in online as soon as you can. The date you can check-in depends on if you've ever been on a Disney Cruise before so be sure to mark your date on a calendar. The earlier you can get on the ship, the better - it's more fun than waiting in the cruise … [Read more...]
DIY Bug Bracelets [made with Essential Oils]
While summer has us spending more time outside because of beautiful weather, it brings with it bugs that sometimes cause us to run back inside. Not anymore - make these DIY Bug Bracelets with essential oils to enjoy your time outside bug bite free! This post is in partnership with NOW® Foods. All opinions are my own. While my family definitely finds ourselves spending more time outside during summer - in the backyard, camping, at the beach, in the park - we definitely find ourselves swatting away mosquitoes and other biting bugs. I always find it so weird that my oldest daughter and I seem to get bitten more than anyone else. I TRY to remember to use bug spray, but sometimes we're in such a hurry that we just forget. But when those pesky bugs start biting, I am sure to remember then! We've had great success with wearable bug … [Read more...]
Make a Cat Grass Garden with Herbs Cats Can Eat
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LitterMaidWalnut #LitterMaid #CollectiveBias Does your cat eat grass outside? Is your cat trying to eat plants inside your home that aren't safe? Make your own cat grass garden with herbs that cats can eat safely. Oh cats. They bring joy, cuddles, and fluffiness into our lives but they also bring... mischief. I've never met a cat that isn't curious, which I guess is why that saying has stuck when it comes to felines. But with mischievousness also sometimes comes a bit of danger. We have two cats inside, one who likes to go outside as much as possible, and he always goes straight for patches of grass to nibble. While this isn't always dangerous outside, it can be inside because some plants are harmful to cats and his outside … [Read more...]
20 Easter Crafts for Kids – Ideas for All Ages
Easter is right around the corner so it's time to get crafting. You and your children will love these ideas - they're all simple enough for all ages. Check out these 20 Easter crafts for kids. One of the most fun parts of any Holiday for my kids and myself are crafts! I definitely passed the love of crafting to both of my girls and there's nothing we love more than digging into our craft supplies and seeing what we can make! I've compiled a list of 20 [and counting] of the best Easter crafts for kids of all ages below. All are easy enough for kids of all ages and will create special crafts, and family time while you're making them, to last for holidays to come! Easter Crafts for Kids: Easter Wands - made with Dollar Tree supplies! Easter Egg Paper Wreath Paper Plate Easter Bunny Craft How CUTE is this garland?! Pompom … [Read more...]