When I was in first grade, my closest friends were twins. I don’t remember their last name but I remember Saturday mornings at their house. They had to do chores before we could play. The girls, including me if I was there, were charged with cleaning the bathroom. We used a washcloth and bare hands to scrub the toilets inside and out. I thought it was cool because my mom … [Read more...]
DIY Window Clings: Butterflies in the Garden
My little girl batted her eyes and asked me why we haven't made DIY window clings in a long time. I figured that they were now getting too old to enjoy that kind of thing. We used to make homemade puffy paint window clings all the time. I'm so glad I was wrong. I want time to slow down and bring my preschoolers back. Note that I didn't say babies or toddlers … [Read more...]
Create the Ideal Outdoor Hangout Space for Your Family
Yay! The pool is nearly ready. It's my favorite feature of my home. We’re coming into the warmer months and our backyard will get a lot of use. When Pork Chop turned 1 about seven years ago, we had a big bash. The yard was transformed into the ideal entertainment area. Unfortunately, we have enjoyed it but neglected large portions over the year. We are changing that … [Read more...]
7 Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes
Do you despise being made a meal of by mosquitoes? Are you tired of being an all you can eat buffet to backyard bugs? If so, these 7 natural ways to repel mosquitoes may be exactly what you need. The truth is you can repel mosquitoes without all sorts of heavy chemicals, and without having to resort to staying indoors. Take a look below at 7 natural ways to repel mosquitoes … [Read more...]
15 DIY Fairy Gardens that will make you see the magic
There is a corner of our yard, at the base of our largest palm tree, that sparkles with magic. Yard debris collects there all winter, lizards dart to and fro--earthworms writhe in the loam, and I can almost see the fairies darting past. Of course--they are Florida fairies, tropical and just west of exotic. We spent a few days this past week clearing out the winter … [Read more...]