When we stopped buying synthetic car scents and began our DIY car air freshener addiction, we thought I'd have to say goodbye to the fun holiday scents. After years of making my own homemade car fresheners, I recently found out I was wrong! I just made the cutest DIY car air freshener for Halloween! Related: Spooky Halloween Skeleton Treats! We stopped using commercial car air fresheners because of my daughter's car sickness. The strong scents of the fragrance oils exacerbate her … [Read More...]
Don’t cut your summer parties short because of bugs!
If you’ve ever lived or visited the sunshine state in the summer you know what misery feels like. The summer heat is brutal in Florida. The afternoon thunderstorms cool everything off a bit but come with a nasty side effect. Mosquitoes. The sun beats down on you while the humidity drowns you in your own […]
DIY Invigorating Lemon Lime Face Scrub
Feeling tired and run down? This invigorating DIY lemon lime face scrub is a perfect for exfoliating and refreshing winter worn skin. Mothers. Even during “Mother’s Day” a mom’s job is never really on hold. As hard as your husband may try, your kids will always come to you when they need you–regardless of what […]
Alcohol Based DIY Sanitizing Hand Wipes
Have you noticed products missing from grocery store shelves? Sani-hands and Wet ones! The disinfecting wet wipes were wiped out. (Sorry, I couldn’t stop myself.) The following is a tutorial for our DIY Sanitizing hand wipes. Some people wake up and immediately check their email. Others engage in some mindless social media scrolling. Then there […]
DIY Burlap Wall Art: Easy St. Patrick’s Day Decor
Top of the morning to you! It’s been some time since I shared some easy homemade burlap wall art with you guys. I don’t do much seasonal decorating (besides Christmas) but I like to add seasonal burlap wall art every once in a while. This St. Patrick’s Day Burlap Sign is an easy, last minute decor project! […]
DIY Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer
Whether you prefer an aloe vera/alcohol solution or want a DIY alcohol based hand sanitizer without aloe vera, you can whip up a batch in minutes. Are you freaking out over the virus coverage on the news? I’m not a doctor, chemist, or epidemiologist. I’m a nerdy wife and mom who researches everything to death […]
Super Easy Saint Patrick’s Day Recipe: How to Make Corned Beef and Cabbage in your Instant Pot
Make this Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage in a fraction of the time. This recipe is a tender and delicious spring dinner that your family will look forward to each year! Each March, I buy the traditional corned beef and cabbage. Partly because I like the taste and partly because it’s so inexpensive in […]
St. Patrick’s Day Cheerios Peanut Butter Balls
These easy Saint Patrick’s Day Cheerios Snack Balls are sure to be a hit this spring! If you follow me on Pinterest (and you should!), then you know that I love holiday food. Sure we wear green and pinch each other first thing in the morning (except my son who wears green every day), but […]
Super Strong DIY All Purpose Cleaning Spray
This homemade cleaning solution not only works, it saves you money and reduces waste! Try this effective DIY all purpose cleaning spray on the dirtiest areas in your home! (Originally published in April 2016. Revised and updated 2/24/2020) Don’t you just love it when you open the microwave door and get slapped with the realization […]