When you have kids in diapers you know that diaper rash is an inevitable event. For my older two kiddos the standard over the counter creams, coconut oil, or taking a nice oatmeal bath always seemed to help clear their diaper rashes up in no time at all. With my youngest… not so much. Our…
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chicken korma curry with rice :: a simple recipe
The last few weeks have been super busy in the evenings for us. Having dinner going in the crockpot is the best scenario for those days, but it doesn’t always happen. So second best is having a dinner recipe that can be on the table in 20 minutes or less! And you can only make…
banana bars with chocolate buttercream frosting :: recipe
When we had a very late holiday party in the beginning of February I decided that my dessert contribution needed to be something that I wasn’t completely sick of eating from the long holiday season. It was an easy decision on what to make when I spotted the abundance of overripe bananas sitting on our…
organic bath line for the whole family :: natures paradise
Bringing back a brand I have loved for years. Natures Paradise has been around for years and if you search a bit you will see the several reviews that I have done with them. This is one of my ultimate favorite lines of body care. It is organic and for the whole family. Baby Organic…
rube cereal machines contest from general mills cereals
It is no secret that my family loves General Mills Cereals and I’m pretty excited to help spread the excitement about General Mills Cereals and Rube Goldberg Machines. Thanks to our friends at General Mills for making sure we had the supplies we needed for these great projects! If you’re wondering what a Rube Goldberg…
farmhouse cleaning :: the many uses of white vinegar
With three kids in the house I try to use as many natural products as I can. I have much better things to do than worry about little hands getting in to harmful chemicals and with limited shelf space I greatly appreciate products that can multitask. It’s no wonder that I love using white vinegar…
5 easy tips for pairing wine with food
Does your self-care routine include taking the time to enjoy some grown-up activities? Even if you don’t have the resources for a weekend away at the spa or a night on the town, you can make your normal weekday night seem a little more sophisticated with a glass of really good wine. You may think…
how to keep your family from crashing your diet
Dieting is full of pitfalls, like powerful cravings, bakery windows filled with tempting treats, and fast food on every corner. One of the biggest challenges is being the only person in the family who is trying to stick to a diet. Your loved ones want the best for you, but they may not understand how…
get the best gifts at uncommon goods
Now, I do realize Christmas has passed but I wanted to share some great ideas for next year. Well wait, these are great ideas for any occasion needing a gift. One place to get gifts is at UncommonGoods.com. It’s where gifts are not so common. I love the unique and fun vibe they have. They…
museum trees :: outdoor artificial plants and trees
There’s really something about having an enjoyable outdoor space to relax. I realize most of you reading this are probably looking at piles of snow or muddy backyards, but in a few short months it will be time to spruce up our outdoor living areas. That’s why you need to know about www.museumtrees.com. They offer…
5 tips to make bedtime easier with kids
Bedtime is a time of night that can either be a sweet time for kids or a long battle for kids to finally get settled for the night and get a good rest. We all know how important sleep is for the whole family, so making bedtime a time that’s easy is what every parents…
5 wacky holidays :: keep the winter blues away
Anyone else knee deep in sick kids and trying to stay above water? I am not exaggerating when I say that in an effort to keep from spreading germs or bringing any new ones home (because the ones we have already are more than enough) my children have not left the house in a week…











