Have you ever been sitting in your living room, enjoying a good book when something catches your eye? You look up just in time to see a dust bunny blow across your hardwood floors like a tumbleweed in the desert. But what are dust bunnies? Dust bunnies are a collection of dust, held together by …
As Thanksgiving and cold weather approaches, you may need some fun indoor activities to do with your kids. These Thanksgiving kids crafts are perfect for the month of November. You have enough here to keep you busy all month long! From gratitude projects to turkey puppets, you’ll find a fun activity for any age here. …
Homeschooling offers parents the chance to have a completely hands on role in their children’s education. There are many programs that allow you to get started with no muss and no fuss, but what if none of the programs seem like the exact fit for your child? That’s where eclectic homeschooling comes into play. Let’s …
As a busy mom, there’s a good chance that you have to run errands during the school day. Perhaps it’s an appointment, a last-minute grocery run, or if you’re like most of us, carting kids to and from sports and clubs. If you’re homeschooling your child, you may think that this means an interruption from …
I used to be that person… you know the one… no ornament storage plan whatsoever. I’d open up the Christmas decorations bins, excited to put the tree up only to find a heaping mess of ornaments, lights, garland, and all the other trimmings that go with the tree. I was usually so ready to get …
There’s no better holiday for sticky, icky fun than Halloween! That’s why we’ve put together a list of amazingly fun Halloween slime recipes from our favorite bloggers. Not only is slime a fun Halloween activity, but if you package them in cute plastic tubs or jars, they’ll make excellent Halloween party favors, too. So, grab …
The first day of school after a long, fun summer can be a little sad. And exciting. And nerve-racking. For both the kids and the parents. Traditions are a great way to make the transition a little easier while getting everyone pumped for the school year ahead. If you’re looking to start a new back-to-school …
Get softer, smoother skin fast with this easy 3-ingredient oatmeal and brown sugar body scrub. Not only does this DIY body scrub exfoliate your skin, but it delivers loads of moisture, too. This makes a great homemade gift idea for the holidays as well! Do you suffer from dry skin? I sure do. It’s genetic, …
You may think that a glass stove top will be so much easier to clean, but then you burn something on it. Once something is burnt onto a glass stove top, it can seem impossible to get it off. Then there are the fingerprints that show on a dark stove top… and don’t even get …
Stay at home moms have a constant juggling act. You’re taking care of the house, your family, running errands, helping out with school work, trying to be there for your family any time they need you… Is it any wonder that you may feel like you’re never getting anything done? You’re constantly on the go, …
Let’s face it. No one likes to clean windows. People even joke about how they’ll do everything, except the windows. What makes cleaning windows so unenjoyable that people put it off for well longer than they care to admit? Cleaning the glass isn’t that hard. It’s time-consuming, sure, but not difficult. The real pain is …
Kids have way more than enough quiet-time activities. What kids today need more of is active activities. Of course, getting your kids to just go out and play isn’t as easy as it was when we were young. Kids today find being outside boring. Let’s look at some fun games for kids to play to …
A stinky fridge is never a good thing. The reason may be smelly foods, such as chopped onions, or it may be the result of a fridge setting unplugged for any length of time. Regardless, you can make your fridge smell better. Let’s look at some tips to make a stinky fridge smell better.
It doesn’t matter how excited kids are for summer to arrive. Within a week or so, you’ll start to hear your kids complaining about being bored. Obviously, opening your wallet every time your kids claimed they were bored would quickly deplete your bank account (and your sanity). Thankfully, you can easily find free things to …
Mold in the shower can complete kill any relaxing vibes you get from taking a hot shower. If you feel as if you’re constantly trying to remove mold in the shower, the problem may be the products you’re using. Did you know that some cleaners only remove surface mold? Mold can hide deep in porous …
Chances are you have peroxide in your medicine cabinet. But do you have peroxide with your cleaning supplies? Believe it or not, peroxide can be used throughout your home to clean everything from laundry to cutting boards. Let’s look at some ways to clean with peroxide.
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MeatlessMac #BringBackSomeMac #CollectiveBias Did you know that going meatless for a few meals a week can save you a considerable amount of money? While we typically go meatless on Fridays for Lent, we’ve decided to try it a couple …
Sometimes, you need to get dinner on the table fast. It needs to be kid-friendly, too, because who has time to make multiple dishes? This easy vegan black bean and corn chili is just the ticket. It comes together in about 30-40 minutes, and it’s not so spicy that the kids won’t eat it. It’s …
Since starting on my plant-based journey (though my husband is still low carb dieting), I have struggled with eating oatmeal for breakfast. “It’s so good for you,” I’d lament to myself. But after a couple of days, I could no longer stomach the soggy texture, no matter how I dressed it up with fruit, maple …
The first thing I realized when we started a healthier diet was that I needed something sweet, stat. Yes, I know fruit is sweet, but when you’re used to eating a lot of sweets, a dessert can make the difference between sticking to your eating plan or completely bombing it. Luckily, these banana cookies were …
I’ve always loved a side of potatoes with dinner. Mashed potatoes… baked potatoes… They’re all delicious. But my favorite lately has been roasted potatoes. Although I like to experiment with lots of different spices, rosemary and thyme are a classic pairing that our whole family enjoys. Here’s our super simple recipe for tasty oven-roasted rosemary …
Colorful crafts make me and my kid smile, and this fun tissue paper butterfly craft certainly fits the bill. You don’t need anything fancy to make these… I bet you have everything on hand. So grab some tissue paper, yarn or string, scissors, glue, and a marker, and let’s get to work on this cute …
Do you hate your laundry room? Would you rather be anywhere than stuck in that room for hours and hours each weekend? The truth for many moms is it’s not so much the laundry, but the chaos. A laundry room can be a cluttered mess that makes organized moms want to scream. It’s time for …
It’s almost dinner time. You need to get something on the table soon, but you’re not in the mood for a complicated meal. It needs to be family-friendly, and more than that, it needs to be low carb to fit in with your dietary needs. That may seem like a tall order to fill, but …