In need of a Beginner’s Guide on How to Compost? You are definitely not alone. Many people have heard of composting, they know what compost does, but they just don’t think they have the time to do it. They think it is labor intensive, or just doesn’t make much of a difference to their plants, and so they push it to the back burner and swear they will give it a try next year. Well if you are ...
Chocolate Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
These Chocolate Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies are easier to make than you think. There are a few steps to making them but they are easy. You know if they are on this blog they are easy since I don't have time or patience with long drawn out recipes. You may also enjoy this Cake Batter Strawberries and Cream Fudge Chocolate Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies Ingredients: 1 box of strawberry cake ...
Vintage Inspired Gilded Gold Mason Jar Vase
If you are like me, you have a ton of mason jars around the house and you probably like to add them to your decor. This mason jar craft will give you the opportunity to do just that. You can create this gilded gold mason jar vase in just a few easy steps and with minimal supplies! Use what you have on had or you can totally purchase the items you need. You can create several of these and not ...
Sheet Pan Ham and Eggs
If you’re looking for a delicious low-carb easy one pan recipe and something that the whole family including the kids will gobble up then this Sheet Pan Ham and Eggs are going to be your new go to recipe. One of the best features of this easy recipe is that it’s so easy to customize. Start with a base of eggs, a little bit a water, and then whisk in diced up pieces of your favorite veggies ...
Playdough Recipes to Make at Home
If you’re a mom to a kid who loves playdough, then you know the value of a few homemade playdough recipes. Over the years it’s been my go to for our sensory activities and great our days when anxiety is getting the best of us. Even though Mini is older now, I’m quick to whip up on of our playdough recipes when we are dealing with an anxious situation or planning to travel. It’s perfect for ...
Box of Chocolates Valentine’s Playdough
The kids will have a lot of fun creating their very own Box of Chocolates Valentine’s Playdough. This box of chocolates Playdough diy is made me with homemade chocolate playdough and regular homemade playdough so that it looks like white chocolate. If playdough makes your crew happy here’s even more playdough recipes. Molding the playdough into shape and adding the sprinkles is perfect for ...
llama llama home with mama Book Based Activities
These llama llama home with mama booked based activities are the perfect perfect way to introduce or reinforce some proper hygiene techniques with your toddler or preschooler. Especially as we are in cold and flu season, and we can’t control others’ habits. There are lots of fun activities to do to supplement the book and teach your child at the same time. If you are a llama llama fan you may ...
Nutter Butter Snowman Cookies
If you are looking for an adorable sweet treat these Nutter Butter Snowman Cookies are just the thing. Grab a package of Nutter Butter cookies, icing and the decorations listed below and you can easily whip up this sweet wintery snack that is ALMOST too cute to eat. I love that this recipe is easy enough for the kids to help make yet it looks like you brought it home from the ...
Rose Scented Candle
As I’m learning more and more about homesteading and making my own products. I like to try different ways of making items. Candles are one of those things that have a million and one ways to make it. This post will show you an easy way to make a Rose Scented Candle. If you don’t have rose, you can easily add in another scent. Use your crockpot to create these Easy DIY Rosemary and ...
Homemade Lavender Soap
I love lavender, especially in this homemade Lavender soap. It’s soothing and calming and I’ve taken to growing it. See How to Grow Lavender for tips. I also added lavender essential oil for even more of those soothing and calming benefits. I use it on lavender oil on Mini several times a day for relaxation in general. I usually just apply it topically straight out of the bottle but thought I ...
DIY Homemade Dryer Sheets
Ever since I discovered the world of essential oils I have been looking for ways to use them and other safer ingredients in place of chemicals in the home. I have used them for everything from this produce wash to cooking and even furniture polish. I add them in my homemade laundry soap so it just seemed "natural" to attempt my own diy homemade dryer sheets as well. ...
Homemade Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Grilled Cheese
My kids are crazy about macaroni and cheese on a grilled cheese sandwich, which is lucky for me because so am I- so it makes a great dinner. Even better? I always make too much macaroni and cheese and this is the perfect way to use it up in a new way. I have a quick and easy Homemade Bacon Macaroni and Cheese that is perfect for these. First, I will share that recipe with you to use or you can use ...