After organizing and cleaning out our linen closet, I ended up with a few towels that weren't fit for donation. But I hate to add to the growing mountain of waste in our landfills. So I decided to use pieces of old cloth to make DIY reusable cleaning wipes. Wipes have grown in popularity because of their convenience -- and they really are convenient! I cut … [Read more...]
Bloggers Brag Pinterest Party Week 50
Things have been busy this week at the corner. We spent the weekend at fall festivals and a birthday party. It was a fun extravaganza for the scrugglets. It is safe to say that we tried quite a few different fall activities together this weekend. Each week we have many bloggers share their family fun activities with us. So make sure to follow the Bloggers Brag Pinterest … [Read more...]
The horrible housewife: Supplies and basic duties
Yes, I am going into this fall organization and fall cleaning project as a "horrible housewife." But I did want to clear up a few things ;) I do have a clutter problem and I hate to organize. However, I don't actually hate "cleaning" and I am not such a horrible housewife that my house is filled with germs. This is my baseline--the starting point from which I want to … [Read more...]
Fun Family Activities
I think it is safe to say that I value family activities and spending quality time with my family very highly. Each week I strive to pick features from our Family Fun Friday link ups that exemplify that value. I want my children to look back on their childhoods and remember all the memories we made together. So this week I chose the following posts: 15 Fall Crafts for … [Read more...]
DIY Halloween window clings: Bats
I have another easy Halloween kids craft for you guys. It's a variation of my DIY Glow in the Dark Window Clings and is such a fun and cheap craft to do with the kids. I am so happy my friend Echo inspired me with her wax paper painting craft! All you need is: Wax paper sharpie Bat coloring page black puffy paint (under a dollar for a little bottle) paint brush … [Read more...]