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Homemaking

12 Awesome Mother's Day Gift Ideas

12 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That She Will Actually Love

April 27, 2018 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Holiday and Gift Guides, Homemaking, Living Tagged With: gift guide, Mother's Day

DIY Princess Canopy Bed

Easy DIY Princess Canopy Bed

March 22, 2018 by Jennifer 4 Comments

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Favorites, Homemaking Tagged With: canopy bed, diy, girls room

Pretzel Berry Homemade Trail Mix

Super Easy Pretzel Berry Homemade Trail Mix

February 25, 2018 by Jennifer 1 Comment

Filed Under: Feeding Your Littles, Food & Drink, Getting Outside, Homemaking, Recipes

Best Way to Organize Craft Supplies

The Best Way To Organize Craft Supplies

February 5, 2018 by Jennifer 2 Comments

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Homemaking, Living Tagged With: crafts, organization

DIY Yarn Monsters

DIY Yarn Monsters – Fun and Easy Kids Craft

January 3, 2018 by Jennifer 1 Comment

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Homemaking Tagged With: craft, diy, kids craft

Letting Go of the Pinterest Perfect Home

Letting Go Of The Pinterest Perfect Home

December 19, 2017 by Jennifer 1 Comment

Filed Under: Homemaking, Living Tagged With: homemaking, perfection

DIY Decoupage Wooden Letter Magnet

DIY Decoupage Wooden Letter Magnets – An Easy Craft Project for All Ages

October 20, 2017 by Jennifer 1 Comment

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY Tagged With: craft, diy, kids

Non Candy Trick or Treat Ideas

12 Non-Candy Trick-or-Treat Ideas | All the Fun Without the Sugar

October 10, 2017 by Jennifer 2 Comments

Filed Under: Holiday and Gift Guides, Homemaking, Living Tagged With: halloween, non candy, trick-or-treat

DIY Conversation Jars

DIY Conversation Jars – Get More Than a “Yes” or “No” Answer Out of Your Kids

September 29, 2017 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Parenting, Toddlers & Elementary Tagged With: craft, diy, kids, parenting

20 Frightfully Fun Halloween Recipes

20 Frightfully Fun Halloween Recipes

September 21, 2017 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Homemaking

Homemade DIY Fruit Snacks

Easy DIY Fruit Snacks – Homemade With Only 4 Ingredients

September 19, 2017 by Jennifer 3 Comments

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Feeding Your Littles, Food & Drink, Recipes, Semi-Green Living

Trader Joe's Receipt

Trader Joe’s Price List vs. Local Chain Grocery Store – Which is Better?

September 5, 2017 by Jennifer 16 Comments

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Homemaking, Living, Money Tagged With: Trader Joe's Price List, Trader Joe's Pricing, trader joes

13 Sweet Fondue Recipes

13 Sweet Fondue Recipes

August 31, 2017 by Jennifer 4 Comments

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Homemaking, Party Food, Recipes Tagged With: dessert, fondue

How to Make Homemade Yogurt

How to Make Homemade Yogurt

July 11, 2017 by Jennifer 2 Comments

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Food & Drink, Homemaking, Recipes Tagged With: diy, homemade

16 Silly Kids Jokes - The Search for Imperfection

16 Silly Kid’s Jokes – Guaranteed to Get the Giggles Out

July 3, 2017 by Jennifer 2 Comments

Filed Under: Homemaking, Parenting, Random Musings, Toddlers & Elementary Tagged With: kids jokes

9 Camp Kitchen Accessories

9 Camp Kitchen Necessities – The Gear You Need Plus What To Leave at Home

June 22, 2017 by Jennifer 5 Comments

Filed Under: Getting Outside, Homemaking, Living Tagged With: camp gear, camp kitchen, camping

Berry Banana Fruit Roll Ups

Berry Banana Homemade Fruit Roll Ups – A Simple Healthy DIY Snack

May 31, 2017 by Jennifer 13 Comments

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Favorites, Feeding Your Littles, Food & Drink, Homemaking, Recipes Tagged With: diy, homemade, snacks

Animal Shelter Donation Party

How to Throw an Animal Shelter Donation Birthday Party

May 11, 2017 by Jennifer 8 Comments

Filed Under: Favorites, Holiday and Gift Guides, Homemaking, Living, Parenting, Party Planning, Toddlers & Elementary Tagged With: animals, birthday party, donation party, party ideas

Awesome Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

6 Awesome Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Every Day

April 21, 2017 by Jennifer 2 Comments

Filed Under: Getting Outside, Homemaking, Living, Semi-Green Living Tagged With: earth day, environment, gardening, solar

Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund

5 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

April 15, 2017 by Jennifer 2 Comments

Filed Under: Homemaking, Money Tagged With: refund, tax return, taxes

Non -Candy Easter Egg Fillers

24 Non-Candy Easter Egg Fillers That Are (Mostly) Eco-Friendly

April 5, 2017 by Jennifer 9 Comments

Filed Under: Holiday and Gift Guides, Homemaking, Living, Semi-Green Living, Toddlers & Elementary Tagged With: easter, egg fillers, non candy

10 Ways to Prevent Household Stinkiness

10 Ways to Prevent Household Stinkiness – Simple Tips to Hacks and Tricks

March 22, 2017 by Jennifer 2 Comments

Filed Under: Homemaking, Scentsy

You're Totally Awesomesauce

You’re Totally AwesomeSauce – Cute Kids Valentine with Free Printable

February 8, 2017 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Holiday and Gift Guides, Homemaking, Parenting, Toddlers & Elementary Tagged With: craft, kids, valentines

Valentine Coloring Page

Kids Valentine Printable Coloring Page – “You Color Me Happy”

February 2, 2017 by Jennifer 2 Comments

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Holiday and Gift Guides, Homemaking, Parenting, Toddlers & Elementary Tagged With: coloring page, kids, printable, valentine

What to Buy at Trader Joe's Including Price

What to Buy From Trader Joe’s – 25 of the Best Items, Including Prices

January 28, 2017 by Jennifer 22 Comments

Filed Under: Favorites, Homemaking, Money Tagged With: budget, grocery, shopping, trader joes

Peppermint Oil

Does Peppermint Oil Repel Mice?

January 22, 2017 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Homemaking, Scentsy

Hot Cocoa Bar

How to Set Up a Hot Cocoa Bar | An Easy DIY Cocoa Party

January 2, 2017 by Jennifer 8 Comments

Filed Under: Homemaking, Party Planning Tagged With: cocoa bar, hot chocolate, hot chocolate bar, hot cocoa

These are the 10 Best Fondue Dippers to bring to every fondue party

10 Best Cheese Fondue Dippers That Every Fondue Party Needs

December 29, 2016 by Jennifer 5 Comments

Filed Under: Favorites, Food & Drink, Homemaking, Party Food, Party Planning Tagged With: dippers, fondue, fondue dippers

Construction Themed Birthday Party

How to Throw a Construction Themed Birthday Party

December 27, 2016 by Jennifer 7 Comments

Filed Under: Favorites, Homemaking, Party Planning Tagged With: birthday, Construction, kids, party, themed

Homemade Christmas Fruit Snacks

Easy Healthy Homemade Fruit Snacks | Cute Christmas Shapes

December 22, 2016 by Jennifer 4 Comments

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Food & Drink, Holiday and Gift Guides, Homemaking, Recipes Tagged With: Christmas, diy, easy, fruit snacks, healthy, homemade, snacks

Candy Cane Reindeer Craft

Easy Candy Cane Reindeer Craft for Kids

December 17, 2016 by Jennifer 6 Comments

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Holiday and Gift Guides, Homemaking, Parenting Tagged With: candy cane, Christmas, craft, holiday, reindeer

20 Awesome Green Gift Guide for both Him and Her

Top 20 “Green” Gift Guide for Both Him and Her

December 8, 2016 by Jennifer 4 Comments

Filed Under: Favorites, Holiday and Gift Guides, Homemaking, Living, Semi-Green Living Tagged With: eco friendly, gift guide, green, presents

How to Throw an Epic Wine and Cheese Party

How to Throw an Epic Wine and Cheese Party

November 17, 2016 by Jennifer 8 Comments

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Homemaking, Party Planning Tagged With: cheese, party, wine

19 Non Plastic Gifts for Kids

19 Non-Plastic Gifts for Kids – Great Alternatives to Plastic

November 5, 2016 by Jennifer 33 Comments

Filed Under: Favorites, Holiday and Gift Guides, Homemaking, Living, Parenting, Semi-Green Living Tagged With: Christmas, eco friendly, gifts, green, kids, presents, toys

Spicy Sweet Pickled Carrots

Sweet and Spicy Pickled Carrots

October 6, 2016 by Jennifer 10 Comments

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Homemaking, Recipes Tagged With: carrots, garden, harvest, onion, pickled, radish, spicy, sweet

Raising Dogs and Kids Together

Dogs and Kids – 11 Things to Consider When Raising them Together

October 4, 2016 by Jennifer 1 Comment

Filed Under: Homemaking, Parenting Tagged With: babies, baby, dogs, kids

Homemade Laundry Detergent

Easy Homemade Laundry Detergent

September 30, 2016 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Homemaking, Living, Semi-Green Living Tagged With: detergent, eco, eco friendly, green, homemade, laundry

Cheeseball Pumpkin

Easy Fall Cheese Ball Pumpkin

September 24, 2016 by Jennifer 9 Comments

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Holiday and Gift Guides, Homemaking, Party Food, Recipes Tagged With: appetizers, cheese ball, fall, holiday, pumpkin

Fun Outdoor Fall Activities for You and Your Family

11 Fall Outdoor Activities – Fun for the Whole Family

September 16, 2016 by Jennifer 1 Comment

Filed Under: Getting Outside, Homemaking, Living, Parenting, Toddlers & Elementary Tagged With: activities, fall, fun, outdoor, outside, parenting

Garden Fresh Salsa

How to Can Salsa From Garden Tomatoes – Including Salsa Recipe

September 12, 2016 by Jennifer 5 Comments

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Food & Drink, Homemaking, Recipes Tagged With: canning, garden, tomatoes

Finished circles on the walls

DIY Nursery Wall Decor

August 30, 2016 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Homemaking, Parenting, Pregnancy & Babies Tagged With: baby, baby room, cake circles, circles, decor, decorate, diy, do it yourself, fabric, nursery, wall hanging

DIY Hanging Jewelry Box

DIY Hanging Jewelry Box

August 20, 2016 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Homemaking Tagged With: box, diy, do it yourself, handmade, hanging, jewelry, necklace, wall, wood

10 Tips for Surviving Target on a Budget

10 Tips for Surviving Target on a Budget

July 30, 2016 by Jennifer 12 Comments

Filed Under: Homemaking, Money Tagged With: budget, hints, shop, shopping, target, tips

8 Tips on How to Be More Green

8 MORE Tips on How to Be More Green – Easy Ways to Be Kind to the Environment

July 13, 2016 by Jennifer 4 Comments

Filed Under: Homemaking, Living, Semi-Green Living Tagged With: eco, green, semi green

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

May 28, 2016 by Jennifer 2 Comments

Filed Under: Homemaking, Parenting, Random Musings Tagged With: favorite things, items I love

Easy Homemade DIY Lip Balm

The Only DIY Lip Balm Recipe You’ll Ever Need

May 25, 2016 by Jennifer 11 Comments

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Favorites, Homemaking Tagged With: chap stick, diy, homemade, lip balm, lip gloss, organic

5 Easy Tips for Paying Your Bills On Time Every Month

5 Tips For Paying Your Bills On Time

May 16, 2016 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Homemaking, Money Tagged With: bills, on time, pay, tips

Wild West Party

How To Throw a Wild West Party

May 4, 2016 by Jennifer 3 Comments

Filed Under: Homemaking, Party Planning Tagged With: birthday, how to, party, pony, western, wild west

8 Easy Ways to be a Little More Green

8 Easy Ways to be a Little More Green – If I Can Do It, You Can Do It

April 18, 2016 by Jennifer 15 Comments

Filed Under: Favorites, Homemaking, Living, Semi-Green Living Tagged With: easy, green, semi green

A Parent Has 60 Seconds to Chose Something to Accomplish

The 60 Second Choice

April 15, 2016 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Homemaking, Parenting, Pregnancy & Babies, Random Musings, Toddlers & Elementary Tagged With: 60, choice, kids, parenting, second

What We Use Instead of Plastic Kids Cups and Tumblers

What to Use Instead of Plastic Cups – A Green, Easy DIY Alternative

March 28, 2016 by Jennifer 4 Comments

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Homemaking, Living, Semi-Green Living Tagged With: diy, green, mason jar, plastic

How To Camp With Babies And Kids

How to Camp With Babies and Kids – Everything You Need for a Successful Camping Trip

March 23, 2016 by Jennifer 29 Comments

Filed Under: Favorites, Getting Outside, Homemaking, Living, Parenting, Pregnancy & Babies, Toddlers & Elementary Tagged With: babies, camping, how to, kids

7 Surefire Ways to Blow Your Grocery Budget

7 Surefire Ways to Blow Your Grocery Budget

March 15, 2016 by Jennifer 15 Comments

Filed Under: Homemaking, Money Tagged With: budget, grocery, grocery budget, over budget, shopping

AdultCureForCommonCold

The Adult Cure For the Common Cold

March 13, 2016 by Jennifer 6 Comments

Filed Under: Drinks, Food & Drink, Homemaking Tagged With: airborne, cold, common, cure, whiskey

5 Things to Buy That Will Save You Money!

5 Things to Buy That Will Save You Money

February 14, 2016 by Jennifer 18 Comments

Filed Under: Homemaking, Living, Money, Semi-Green Living Tagged With: budget, buy, environment, green, money, save

Simple Homemade Organic Dog Cookies

Simple Homemade Organic Dog Cookies

February 9, 2016 by Jennifer 3 Comments

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Homemaking, Living, Semi-Green Living Tagged With: dog cookies, homemade, organic

Best Alternative to Plastic Kids Dishes

The Best Alternative to Plastic Kids Dishes

February 8, 2016 by Jennifer 6 Comments

Filed Under: Favorites, Feeding Your Littles, Homemaking, Living, Parenting, Semi-Green Living Tagged With: green eating, kids dishes, plastic alternative, silicone

Financial Road to Recovery

Our Financial Journey

February 2, 2016 by Jennifer 2 Comments

Filed Under: Homemaking, Money Tagged With: budget, budgeting, financial, journey

Homemade Snack Bags

Easy Homemade Reusable Snack Bags – A Simple DIY Tutorial

January 29, 2016 by Jennifer 25 Comments

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Favorites, Homemaking, Living, Semi-Green Living Tagged With: eco friendly, green, reusable, semi green

Candy Free Valentine's Day

8 Sweet Candy-Free Valentines for Kids

January 26, 2016 by Jennifer 4 Comments

Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Holiday and Gift Guides, Homemaking, Parenting, Toddlers & Elementary Tagged With: candy free, craft, kids, valentine

The More You Make the More You Spend

December 18, 2015 by Jennifer 1 Comment

Filed Under: Homemaking, Money Tagged With: budget, expenses

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