New Year's Eve Ideas Now is the perfect time to recycle your holiday "garbage" and create New Years Poppers to use at your New Year's Eve party! I found several similar tutorials for these and decided to try making them today with my kids. We found out that these poppers are super easy to make, and you probably have everything you need to make them right in your recycle bin (or garbage can). Kids will love to help you make them - so round ...
Going Green
Found: An 8th Continent in the Pacific Ocean! #SecretContinent
SodaStream has unearthed the 8th continent! It's actually known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. A floating island of waste that's twice the size of Texas - and growing bigger every day. The "Secret Continent" is an imaginary resort destination that represents this floating garbage island. SodaStream is seeking to have the Secret Continent acknowledged as the world’s eighth continent by the international community. Everyone in the world can ...
Earth Day Infographic (I’m Shocked…8.3 Billion?!) | Go Green with @SomaWater
Warning: The following Earth Day infographic may shock you. I can't even wrap my head around the numbers. Americans currently use 8.3 BILLION water bottles a year. And despite how easy it is to recycle, 2 out of 3 plastic bottles end up in the landfills or ocean. Take a look at the infographic below. Which water bottle facts stand out to you? My family is not perfect when it comes to anything, even recycling. But recycling is really one of the ...
Six Helpful Tips: How To Get the Most Out of Your Dishwasher
I love my dishwasher. It saves me so much time and hassle when it comes to cleaning up the kitchen. I load the dirty dishes, close the door, and fully expect to open that door to find sparkling clean dishes every time. The dishwasher detergents you use can definitely affect a dishwasher's performance (for good or bad). The new Finish Power & Free line is perfect for moms like me, who want to use household products with lower levels of harsh ...
DIY Rosemary Essential Oil Cleaner
A couple of weeks ago, I tried my very first homemade disinfecting spray made with Tea Tree, Lemon and Lavender Essential Oils. I really liked the way it worked and left a nice, clean smell in my house. So I decided to try another DIY cleaner recipe. It used vinegar and essential oils... and turned out horribly. (Aside: If you knew how many times stuff I made didn't work out...you'd probably laugh at me!) I absolutely love using vinegar to ...
I Hate To Brag…But My House is “Smart”er Than Yours #VZWBuzz
Disclosure: I am so excited to be part of the Verizon #VZWBuzz blogger program! As part of the program, I get to tell you about the latest Verizon happenings, plus review super awesome tech gadgets like the Nest Home Thermostat mentioned in this blog post. All opinions expressed are my own. You know me. I hate to brag, but my house is pretty smart these days, thanks to the Nest Home Thermostat. When I say "smart," I mean that my house ...
3 Reasons To Make the Switch From Plastic To Glass Straws
Mom Always Finds Out received Glass Dharma glass straws for review purposes. All opinions expressed are my own, based on personal experiences with the products. Drinking from a plastic straw and tossing it in the garbage is something most of us do on a regular basis. It's probably something we don't even think about. We get straws at restaurants all the time. But one-use plastic anything is wasteful, even when it's something as small as a ...
Mineral Fusion Glow & Go Collection – 3 Beauty Products For a Flawless Face!
Mom Always Finds Out received Mineral Fusion products for review purposes. All opinions expressed are my own. Most moms I know don't have a ton of time to do their make-up in the morning. I like a natural look for everyday, and the Mineral Fusion Glow & Glow collection has just 3 parts! That makes for a fast and easy beauty sesh. Mineral Fusion is healthy for your skin. All of their products are free of gluten, parabens, SLS, ...
DIY Disinfectant Spray with Essential Oils
Since cold and flu germs are running rampant right now, I spend extra time disinfecting common surfaces around the house. Places we all touch a lot like: door knobs, light switches, computer keyboards, phones and countertops. I don't like spraying commercial chemicals around, so I found an eco friendlier alternative. Homemade disinfectant spray. This easy DIY disinfectant spray is made with rubbing alcohol and essential oils. Rubbing ...
