To be brutally honest, last year I completely over did Christmas. I bought WAY to many gifts for my family too the point that my son still has some unopened toys in his closet even today. My son is my first child and only child. As you could have imagined, I got so caught up in trying to make sure that he had everything he could ever want that I, myself, lost sight of the true meaning of Christmas and the holiday spirit. The true spirit of Christmas is something I would so much rather pass on and share with my family than material items. This year, to make sure I don't get sucked back into all of the commercialism of Christmas, I decided to take after my friend Corrine from Wonder Mom Keep Reading
DIY Family Game Night Trophy
Family Game Night is an absolute favorite in our house! Is it in yours? If not, then maybe you should add this fun traveling award as an addition to see if you can spark up your game night! I grew up in a house that didn't have a ton of money, but we had lots of LOVE to share. We spent a lot of time at home and together, which was great. In this now super-fast paced society, we need more TIME for our families without bells & whistles going off from the electronic devices that are a part of our everyday life. One of our favorite activities as a family was family game night. We loved playing all sorts of games, from hippos that were hungry, to trapping a mouse, to making words (not Keep Reading
Christmas Activities Countdown Calendar!
So after putting together the Christmas Kindness Calendar, I discovered that I really love calendars! They really help keep my family and I on track. I love doing something special everyday! I feel like Christmas is the most magical time of year. As I mentioned before, last year I really got sucked into the commercialism of Christmas and went completely overboard. I refuse to let that happen again. I want to show my son how magical Christmas can be with out trying to buy it. That's the real reason behind this Christmas Activities Countdown Calendar. I want to make sure I stay on track and do something special with my family each and every day in the month of December (and Keep Reading
Brown Sugar Scrub
Pamper yourself (or someone else) with this amazing and invigorating Brown Sugar Scrub! Make Brown Sugar Scrub scrub for a fraction of the store-bought price! And, the best part, you can get everything you need at your local grocery store (no special online orders required)! I have been making my own scrubs for a while now and have really grown to love it. It's as simple as mixing all of your ingredients in a big bowl and dumping them into a seal-able container! I love knowing just what I am putting on my skin and being able to truly customize every aspect of a body scrub. Plus, it really does save me a ton of money! All of those expensive scrubs you yearn for in the Keep Reading
Sip Sip Hooray Valentines (with Printable)!
Looking for an EASY non-candy Valentine to send with your kiddos to school this year? These Sip Sip Hooray Valentines only require a few silly straws, a hole punch, and a pair of scissors to make! The best part, you can even pick your straws up at your local dollar store! Before Valentine's Day rolls around, I am going to try to share with you a few of my favorite non-candy Valentines! Truth be told, my 5-year-old isn't actually much of a sweets eater. I know, I can't even believe I am saying that, but it's true. Every year, I try to put together a super easy candy free Valentine for him to pass out to his class. I figure I'm not the only mom that truly appreciates my little one Keep Reading
All Natural Winter Bliss Body Scrub
It's official! I have put together for you one of THE BEST body scrubs for the cold winter season. This Winter Bliss Body Scrub will leave your skin feeling soft and glowing all over. Whether you’re dealing with greasy, ashy, or scaly “lizard” skin, this scrub is for you! As the cooler weather rolls in, we’re more prone to dry, rough skin. Our summer-kissed tans fade, the moisture in the air dissipates, and our bodies beg for a little more love. Winter wreaks havoc on our skin, and body scrubs are great for exfoliating. They slough away dead skin cells and nourish the new skin beneath. Exfoliation is an important step to bringing our winter body back to its original softness. This Keep Reading
Instant Pot Candied Nuts
With the upcoming holiday season, Instant Pot Candied Nuts make the perfect DIY gift! That is, if you can stop eating them! With 10 minutes of cook time and almost no effort, you can have a classy gift that you really did make yourself! Sounds too easy? Well, it's totally the truth! Check out how easy these Instant Pot Candied Nuts are to make! One of the really great things about this Instant Pot candied nuts recipe is that you can really use any nut you would like. I have done it with almonds and walnuts so far, but pecans are my husbands favorite so I tend to make them more often then the others. They are great on salads, as a gift, and so much more! I used to only Keep Reading
Rainbow Rays Christmas Candle
Christmas Candle Prism Light Looking to give a unique gift this Christmas? On a budget?This is a simple Christmas craft and makes a great gift idea all with items that can be found at your local dollar store! This Christmas Candle Prism Light is so simple even the kids can help (caution with small children around hot glue!) Items Needed: Glass candle holder - I just linked to amazon so you would get an idea of what you are looking for. You can find a great selection at your local dollar store. Flat backed, glass stones - Another item that can be found at your local dollar store. Hot glue gun & glue sticks Candle – You can also use tea lights if you don’t want to use a Keep Reading
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