Americana Pillow Pet was provided for the purpose of the review. All other Pillow Pets were purchased ourselves. Yes, we have a few:) A few years ago I started a tradition with my kids. On the last day of school (or the first real day of summer if I need a little extra time), I…
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eliminating toxins in our home + homemade laundry detergent for h.e. washers
It can feel overwhelming to think about reducing your family’s toxic burden. I know, because we’ve been working on that very thing for quite a few years! One of our kids has chemical sensitivity – which means they react to a lot of chemicals that really weren’t on our radar for a long time. Things like painting…
personalized softsoap :: custom hand soaps
Did you have a good Memorial Day weekend? I’m catching up after a few days of fun plus we are in the final stretch of school. It’s particularly busy since my husband and I are both on staff. I’m excited that we are close to summer, but trying to finish strong and keep it…
top tips for simple summer picnics
Summer weather is finally showing it’s face and we are loving every minute of it! Once school is out, we plan on packing a lot of picnics and taking advantage of all the day trips we can! Over the years I’ve found a few tips that help keep picnics simple–we’re trying to have fun family…
ohm connect :: save energy. get paid. :: we are going to Disneyland
We are taking our family to Disneyland this summer and we are paying for majority of our vacation with the money we’ve earned from OhmConnect. It wasn’t money we made overnight, but over the last 2 years we’ve been faithfully participating in each #ohmhour we are offered. It’s slowly been adding up to over $1,000!…
let your kids feed themselves with tommee tippee
The first stages of eating are so much fun. Getting your child to explore new foods and finding out what they love or hate. Then there is the phase of your child feeding themselves. This is always fun and messy. Messy fun though. They are learning and teaching themselves how to hold a spoon and…
summer entertaining hack :: wine delivery PLUS $22 off your first order
There a few things I like to always have on hand at home. Decent dark chocolate, a hunk of good cheese and wine. I feel like I can entertain at the drop of a hat without much forethought. BUT I am not always the best at picking wine. Admittedly, I like a good label. So…
insects who love your bathroom
Your bathroom offers an enticing environment for pests. The readily available water and dark crevices are alluring to many insects. Watch for the following common residents in the bathroom and take action quickly to eliminate them if they show up. The sooner you treat a pest problem, the easier this task will be. Silverfish Image…
tic tac tiles :: peel and stick backsplash tiles :: coupon code
Our home was built in 1985 and we’ve owned it since 2008. It was a foreclosure that has needed some cosmetic repairs, but each year we try to do one big improvement. My most hated space was my kitchen and now it is my happy place. We had old tile counters with grout that I…
having fun and getting creative with OMY
A few months ago I randomly came across OMY rub-ons and was instantly intrigued. As much as I want to encourage creativity in my children I don’t always want to encourage permanent forms of creative expression. OMY rub-ons are an easy way to add fun designs or sayings that won’t last forever. We tried out…
4 ways to simply indulge when watching your weight
This post was sponsored by Weight Watchers International, Inc. as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I don’t know about you, but when it comes to warmth and sunshine, my sweet tooth and all bad eating habits come out in full! When watching your weight,…
mother’s day brunch :: a collection of recipes
I love just about any excuse to get together for brunch! Birthdays, baby showers, just a fun day with friends, brunch is the perfect meal. We love so many good breakfast foods, and we love being together with family and friends, so when we have a reason to celebrate something, brunch can always be a fun…











