27 New Year Day Activities and Party Ideas

27 New Year Day Activities and Party Ideas We do have a lot of kid-centered fun on New Year’s Day. This year I decided to take some of our traditional activities and combine them with a few new ones that I know my daughter will enjoy. Many of them could be done on either New …

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DIY Toy Shelves from a Used Tire

DIY Toy Shelves from a Used Tire Almost each year after we change winter tires to those summer ones we struggle with recycling them. Need some shelving inspiration? We’ve got you covered, especially for your child’s toys!  What You Will Need: auto tire pine board (not pressure treated and if you have wood scraps that …

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S’more Bites

S’more Bites If you don’t have a camping trip planned in the near future, give these s’more bites a try. I made a batch for a family get together and they were devoured within minutes of placing them on the table! I guess I should have made a double batch!  Here is what you need: …

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Charcoal & Clay Facial Soap Recipe

Charcoal & Clay Facial Soap Recipe The activated charcoal in this natural homemade soap recipe helps to gently draw out impurities in the skin while lavender essential oil helps to soothe and calm skin. A touch of natural anti-bacterial tea tree essential oil also lends to acne prevention. Charcoal Soap Ingredients: filtered water Lye Coconut …

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How To Make Homemade Cough Syrup

How To Make Homemade Cough Syrup I personally LOVE this recipe for homemade cough syrup. Right this second, as I type this out, my throat is killing me. This recipe helps me and I hope it can help you too. Don’t get me started on my chest and how tight it feels… I feel awful …

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