School is out for the summer, and my kids brought home backpacks stuffed full of the past year's artwork, old homework papers, half used notebooks and broken crayons. It took me a good hour to go through and sort it all out. Between the three of them, they brought home at least a hundred used crayons. I decided to do something I haven't done in a long time: Turn those old crayons into NEW crayons shaped like stars. It's really easy ...
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How To Make Citrus Vinegar For Cleaning (All Purpose and Natural Homemade Cleaner Recipes)
I use vinegar for cleaning and as an all natural laundry softener. I do use brand name household cleaners, but vinegar is such a cheap and effective all purpose cleaner that I use it all the time, too. One thing I enjoy doing is making homemade cleaners. Even if I just make them once to see how well they work. Some homemade cleaners work out awesome and others I would never make again. The two recipes I am sharing here: Citrus Vinegar All ...
Bold Easter Basket Ideas For Men + $100 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway
Easter is almost here and it's time to get hoppin' to our Easter basket shoppin'. We have partnered with Slim Jim to share some of our favorite Easter basket ideas for men. All of them are guy-approved by the five guys who live with me! Shopping for a guy's Easter basket is so much fun. A neat twist on the traditional basket is to use an alternative container like a tool bag, bucket, or crate. The idea is to fill something your guy will be ...
How To Have a Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt
My kids love a good Easter egg hunt. This year, I have a surprising plot twist planned. We are going to have a Glow in the Dark Easter egg hunt! It is going to be a lot of fun for everyone. We got supplies from Oriental Trading to use for our Easter activities in exchange for telling you all about it. A Glow in the Dark Easter egg hunt is not much different from the usual outdoor egg hunts. The main difference is you will need to have your ...
Cool Science Experiments For Kids (Monthly Subscription Box Review: Spangler Science Club STEM Kits)
Steve Spangler Science Kits make hands-on science fun for kids. We recently received our first monthly Spanger Science Club box, called Kitchen Concoctions, for review. As you probably guessed, all these cool science experiments take place in the kitchen! Our Kitchen Concoctions kit included Science Club Items needed to complete each experiment. My kids thought the most exciting items in our box were the super cool Safety glasses, a ...
Epsom Salts Uses: 4 DIY Beauty Treatments Perfect For an At-Home Spa Day!
You'll Love These Ideas For Epsom Salts Uses It's time to treat yourself to an at-home Spa Day. Taking care of yourself with DIY spa treatments does not have to be expensive. Some of my favorite at home beauty treatments cost pennies. I'm serious! Check out these amazing Epsom Salts uses for beauty with Epsom Salt benefits you'll love. The secret to affordable at home spa treatments starts with Epsom Salts. It is sold in several pound bags at ...
Easy Valentine Treats For Kids with Welch’s Fruit Snacks
My kids got a head start on Valentine's Day this year. We were sent a box of the new Valentine's Day themed Welch's Fruit Snacks to create this craft! Individual packs of heart-shaped fruit snacks come ready for signing, with a write-on To/From panel printed on the front. I was happy that each big box of Welch's Valentine Fruit Snacks contains 28 individually-wrapped packages. That's enough to give out to everyone in my child's class, with a ...
Game Day Printable: Who Will Win? Patriots vs Falcons Plus DIY Silver Trophy
Add fun to your Big Game festivities with this free Game Day Printable: Who Will Win? Patriots vs Falcons. Let everyone write down their Super Bowl game final score prediction. The winner takes home an easy to make Silver Trophy made with chocolate candy kisses. Click the image to download the free printable Who Will Win? Patriots vs Falcons Game Day Printable This silver chocolate trophy may be the silliest thing I have ever made. ...
Solve the Dog Food Storage Dilemma with a DIY Personalized Dog Food Container
I am sharing my pet's story as part of a Luvsome sponsored series for Socialstars™. As always, the opinions expressed in the blog post are honest and my own, based on personal experiences. Plus, you'll love my tutorial for creating a personalized dog food container. It's easy to get a high end look at a budget-friendly price. Happiness is a new toy! Our dog, Bear, can't get enough of this rubber ball - especially if I fill it with treats. He ...
