Worried about lice this school year? You’re not alone. It’s every parent’s nightmare! This spray can help prevent lice when it is a threat, such as an outbreak at school. Essential Oil Lice Prevention Spray Eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil, and lavender oil are all well known for their pest prevention. They are the most …
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Sweet orange oil, lemon oil, and bergamot oil are all well known for helping users feel more alert, feel more positive, and can even help purify the air. Together in this Essential Oil Mood Lifting Spray, they offer a sweet citrus scent and can really help boost your spirits with just a few sprays. Scent …
Do you want silky skin for spring and summer? Perhaps you just suffer from dry skin (as do I) and want to smooth out the rough spots with a homemade beauty scrub. Either way, this Lemon Mint Sugar Scrub is perfect for you. It smells so good, and using it once or twice a week …
Want to throw a fantastic robot party for your little boy or girl? Perhaps you’re going for a robot-themed baby shower. What a fun idea! These robot party supplies will help you deck out your space to get everyone in on the robot fun.
Style and furnish your child’s bedroom to allow him to grow and mature without having to redo his room every year or two. I’m partnering with Brentwood Home to offer you some fabulous tips and products to create a kid space that your child can grow into.
Now that spring is in full swing, I’m itching to do a DIY project. If you recall, we have an awesome maple tree in our front yard, and what better project to take on than a cool tree house for the kiddo? Of course, that means I scoured Pinterest for some fun back yard ideas …
Have your little ones outgrown the kiddie pool? Wondering what to do with one that’s worn out? Some people choose to go ahead and invest in above ground pools just to upgrade that kiddie pool into something awesome. The kids will love it, the grown ups will love it and the value of your home …
I don’t know how many faded, tired-looking cozy coupes I’ve seen sitting in people’s yards. In fact, I have one in mine right now. The sun has faded it over time, and let’s face it, it’s seen better days. So when I started to search for cozy coupe makeovers, I had no idea that I’d …
Here’s the deal. We have a lot of counter space in our kitchen, but in all honesty, the countertops are a disaster. I have piles of papers, stacks of cookbooks, and several small appliances cluttering the surface. So, I’ve been looking for smart (and easy) ways to get rid of kitchen counter clutter, because a …
You’ll be surprised at all the things you can do with a squeegee. Clean your windows? Sure, but it’s good for so much more. From carpets and upholstery to putting up wallpaper, you need a couple of squeegees around the house to help you deep clean everything.
Do you snap hundreds… or thousands of pictures of your kid a year? Me, too. How do you keep your memories safe? Here are some tips to help you do just that with the WD My Cloud Mirror.
A DIY sugar scrub makes a wonderful, frugal gift. It’s easy to make, so it’s the perfect kid-made gift to give to family and friends. When I look back on some of my favorite gifts that I’ve ever received, I realize that most of them were homemade. In particular, the baby blanket that my …
Going back to school isn’t just an emotional time, it’s also an expensive time. You have to buy all new clothes, accessories, and school supplies. It may seem hard to believe, but Dollar Tree actually has some good quality school supplies. Below is a list of amazing back to school supplies you can purchase at …
I don’t know about you, but we don’t have a lot of cash to spend freely after the bills are paid. For large purchases, we have to trim our budgets, save and make some extra cash. Every cent matters when it comes to an expensive purchase, so if you’re planning a big buy in the …
We have pets… Three of them, to be exact. Two cats and one enormous dog. And I’ve gotta be honest, pet hair can be a real problem if you let it get out of control. Here are five tips for dealing with pet hair that we’ve used to battle the constant shedding in our home.
How to Store Plastic Bags Do you have a plastic bag full of plastic bags in your kitchen? Guilty! While this is the easiest way to save those plastic bags, it’s not exactly the tidiest. This plastic bag storage idea is an easy way to get those bags organized and out of sight. As much …
I love being a boy mom. My son is playful, outdoorsy and full of creative ideas. Along with those wonderful traits come a lot of dirt and stains, as you might imagine. But I don’t worry about how dirty his clothes get when he’s digging in the mud or splashing in puddles thanks to all …
As the weather gets warmer, you might look up from your wintery daze and realize everything is a mess. That’s why spring cleaning was invented, right? But spring cleaning doesn’t just have to apply to your home. Your car is an extension of your home and deserves a spring clean of its own. Here are …
We’ve all been there. That birthday seems so far away–until it isn’t. Your nephew’s graduation is months away–but the days creep up on you. There you are, stuck, shopping for or making a gift at the last minute. And honestly? Most people can tell when you put zero thought and effort into a gift, because …
One the easiest ways to trim money in a tight budget is by cutting out entertainment costs. And one big area of spending for many households is the cable bill. Most packages with a good selection of channels are around $80 a month after the introductory rate. If you subscribe to premium channels or have multiple …
Cleaning the bathroom is the worst, isn’t it? I used to think so, because I waited until it had to be cleaned. I had to scour and scrub to remove soap scum from the showers. The sink and faucets were spotted with soap marks, and the mirror was dotted with toothpaste splatters. The toilet collected …
I don’t know about you, but I have super dry skin. Seriously dry… It’s bad. But one thing that keeps the flakiness at bay is a good body scrub. Rather than paying for a scrub at the store (with who knows what kind of ingredients), I prefer to make my own. This Lime Salt Scrub …
We’ve been remodeling our main bathroom a little at a time, and as we get ready to put the finishing touches on it, we’ve realized one thing: “Wow, we have a small bathroom!” We live in a 70’s ranch style home, and in most cases, the bathrooms were just small, functional rooms. We barely have room …
Is your Christmas budget stretched to the max? I know the feeling! We try to buy gifts for all the children in our extended families, and that can get expensive since more kids are added each year. Handmade gifts are a great way to save, but kids don’t exactly go crazy for jar mixes and …