Our boy turned 7 at the end of August, and he is ALL into Pokemon this year, and really wanted a Pokemon party for his big day. I had high hopes of getting all the crafty things done for his party, but I have to also be realistic. I’m not always a perfect Pinterest mom, […]
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How to make Cuticle Cream with essential oils and coconut oil
A few years ago, I started using cuticle cream. I loved the kind I bought, but it was pretty pricey and it’s tough to find it. Since I started using essential oils (mostly diffusing them), I’ve been trying my hand (no pun intended) at making various products – like this headache bath bomb and now […]
Pokemon foods that kids will love! (Perfect for a party or play date)
I mentioned previously that my son is becoming Pokemon-crazed, and last night I mentioned he wants his next birthday party theme to be all Pokemon, all the time. His birthday party is less than two months away and I’m now planning because I know that this time is going to get away from me. And […]
Sesame Street birthday party – fit for a 2-year-old girl!
A few years ago, I threw my son a Sesame Street birthday party. I had a lot more time to plan as I had just been laid off from my job 10 days before the party, and suddenly had time to prep and create. My daughter turned two in April, and the weekend before her […]
How To Get Kids Involved in the Family Garden with Harvest Organics #TheHarvestEffect #ad
Thank you to Harvest Organics for collaborating on this post. While this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. It is finally gardening season in my area and I could NOT be happier! This year, I’m getting both kids involved, increasing one of our raised beds and trying out Harvest Organics Raised Bed […]
DIY Mini Lemon Lavender Bath Bomb Recipe for Relaxation
I’ve been making various bath products lately – so I can save money and so I can still indulge a bit. I have a few teacher gifts in mind, and I think this Lemon Lavender Mini Bath Bomb recipe would be perfect in this season. These mini bath bombs can be wrapped in cellophane and […]
Essential Oils to Diffuse During Cold and Flu Season
I’m seeing more and more friends sick this cold and flu season – and the number of moms in my online mom groups complaining about the season is it just them is astounding. Cold and flu season… does it ever really end? Unfortunately, for some people the answer is a resounding “NO!” But, the good […]
Boost your immunity and make your own elderberry gummies this winter
Elderberries are great for your immune system and can help aid cold and flu symptoms, as well as sinus pressure. We are in the middle of a nasty flu season, and elderberry syrup would be a great addition to your medicine cabinet. But what if you had elderberry gummies on hand? And what if you […]
Get football-ready with G.H. Cretors popcorn!
Thanks to G.H. Cretors for collaborating on this post. I was sent products in exchange for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. Also some links in this post are affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase. Last spring, my friends and I attended Mom 2.0 and were […]
DIY Magazine Holder and Box Tops Storage #EarnWithBoxTops #ad
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EarnWithBoxTops #CollectiveBias Early in the school year, we were asked to collect Box Tops for Education® for my son’s class. The classes had a competition for who could bring in the most, and I enlisted the help of […]
