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 that you live with heathens? I kid. … [Read more...]
DIY Granite Cleaner and DIY Sanitizing Spray
This DIY granite spray is our go to kitchen cleaning and DIY sanitizing spray. Read on to find out how I make it, why we changed to this DIY cleaner, and how we use it for way more than granite. We call it our "Disinfecting Spray!" The other day, I found myself searching this site to find my homemade cleaning recipe for DIY All-Purpose Kitchen Spray. Yes, I forgot what … [Read more...]
Why Weight Lifting Is Perfect for Busy Moms (and a frozen protein pops recipe)
Do you struggle with the motivation to work out but don't have time? You can get results with short workouts, if you do it the "right"way. You'd think that "staying home" means more time to do what you want. That was the biggest surprise when I became a SAHM. There seemed to be even less time in the day for me. I needed a workout regimen that worked … [Read more...]
Simple faith
This piece was originally published in September of 2014, ten days before the first anniversary of my first miscarriage. Today is the sixth anniversary of that miscarriage. I've had a few more pregnancy losses since I originally wrote it. But reading this piece and my letter to the mom who's just suffered a miscarriage helps me get through the harder days. Thank you to everyone … [Read more...]
Easy Halloween Snacks: Spooky Rice Krispy Treats Mummy
Halloween has to be the most fun holiday. The sweets and decorations make it an event that kids look forward to for months. And the creative possibilities can't be beat! We do everything from easy halloween snacks to quick and fun crafts leading up to the big day. Everyone loves our Spooky Rice Krispy Treat Skeletons. But not everyone has the [easyazon_link … [Read more...]