When it comes to getting rid of your leftovers and food scraps or enriching the soil of your small container garden, composting is the ideal solution. While many use large outdoor composting setups, if you live in an apartment and don’t have access to this kind of space, it can seem difficult. Apartment composting isn’t…
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GREAT ACTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY
While Mother’s Day Gifts are always welcome, this fabulous day doesn’t revolve around the amount of money you spend. In fact, Mother’s Day is more about the quality time you give. Rather than focusing your energy on buying gifts or sending flowers, there are some great activities to celebrate Mother’s Day out there that your…
THE SURPRISING BENEFITS OF SPRING CLEANING
The spring weather brings fresh air, warmer weather and birds singing, but it also signals the time has arrived to start your spring cleaning. Believe it or not, there are several surprising benefits of spring cleaning, and these benefits reach far beyond a clean and clutter-free home. In fact, many of these benefits are actually…
15+ BACKYARD TOYS FOR KIDS
Backyard toys are meant to focus on FUN! From pogo sticks to sandboxes to sports toys, we’ve got everything you need to have a FUN backyard paradise! 15+ BACKYARD TOYS FOR KIDS This page may contain affiliate links for your shopping convenience. The links help support the blog as we may earn a small commission at no extra…
10 TIPS TO SPRING CLEAN YOUR PARENTING STYLES
Now that the winter weather is finally saying its final goodbyes until next time, it is time to jump into some spring cleaning. While most people associate spring cleaning with packing away all their boots and winter clothing and focusing on decluttering their spaces, sometimes our parenting could use a spring refresher too. SPRING CLEAN…
SHE SHED – AN OASIS AWAY FROM MAYHEM
How one busy mom created a “she shed” that’s cozy, bright and charming. Thanks to my friend Sheila for contributing this guest post. I always dreamed of a magical retreat with white-washed walls bathed by satin curtains blowing in the wind but the odds were against me. With eight children and a dairy-farming husband, the…
GARAGE SPRING CLEANING TIPS FOR A MORE FUNCTIONAL SPACE
When warmer temperatures start to set in, people get starting on their spring cleaning. People often focus on the main rooms in their homes like kitchens and living rooms and then move on to spring cleaning their gardens and patios. While these areas are extremely important when it comes to spring cleaning, there is one…
SPRING DATE NIGHT IDEAS FOR MARRIED COUPLES
When the weather finally changes from cold and blustery to warm and sunny, people everywhere begin to rejoice. After a winter being stuck inside, the opportunity to enjoy some beautiful fresh air has finally presented itself. Love is in the air, and naturally, you want to take advantage of that. Spring is the perfect time…
FAMILY FRIENDLY APRIL FOOL IDEAS
April Fool’s Day has huge protentional to be one of the silliest, most hilarious days of the year. It presents itself as an opportunity to have some childish fun with your kids and get maximum laughs with minimum effort. April Fool’s day allows us to kick back and enjoy some light-hearted fun with our families….
EASTER BASKET IDEAS FOR TEENS
You may think of young toddlers running out to see what loot the Easter bunny has brought for them when you think of Easter baskets. You probably envision plastic eggs filled with treats and tiny interactive toys. There is always something magical in those baskets and hidden throughout the house on Easter morning and the…
