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
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
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
DIY All Natural Peppermint Sugar Scrub
If you are looking to dip your toe into making your own gifts/products this holiday season, start with this! Not only does this Homemade All Natural Peppermint Sugar Scrub smell amazing but it also makes you skin so soft! Making your own sugar scrub is literally one of the easiest things you can do. It usually only requires a few ingredients and takes only minutes to whip up. With the upcoming holiday season, whip up some Homemade All Natural Peppermint Sugar Scrub to giveaway as gifts this year! I can almost guarantee you that your friends and family (even co-workers and teachers) will absolutely love this! Not only is peppermint so calming, but it's also the perfect way to truly Keep Reading
DIY Burt’s Bees Peppermint Lip Balm
DIY Burt’s Bee’s Peppermint Lip Balm I’m a huge fan of peppermint lip balm. I used to be an avid Burt’s Bess Original Beeswax Peppermint Lip Balm lover until they were bought out by Chlorox and their formula changed (it now contains canola oil and soybean oil). After that I set out on a mission to create my own natural lip balm. This as a super easy lip balm recipe too follow with very simple directions. These lip balm tubes were perfect for this (this recipe makes about 5 tubes). I also found printable labels are the perfect size for lip balm tubes (try these labels). I recommend these labels The best of about making your own lip balm, it’s good for you and, it costs less than 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
The Perfect Last Minute Gift Idea – American Home™ by Yankee Candle®
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LoveAmericanHome #CollectiveBias You know that moment of panic when you see your favorite neighbor walking toward your door with a neatly wrapped gift and a big smile? You just remembered that you totally forgot to add her to your Christmas shopping list. You know you can't turn off all of the lights and pretend you're not home because your pretty sure she already saw you. What do you do? I am going to tell you what you do. You invite that neighbor right inside, sit her down for some coffee and, quickly run to your nearest closet where you keep your stash of last minute gifts like Keep Reading
