I love everything about the holiday season! It’s one of my favorite things to pick out Christmas gifts for my loved ones. However, it can be kind of difficult to find that perfect gift (within budget) for every important person on your list. Fortunately, these Christmas gift ideas are inexpensive and perfect for EVERYONE. Which ones will […]
DIY Spa-Like Christmas Gifts (Peppermint Sugar Scrub)
I’ve always lived by the adage that it’s more meaningful to make gifts for loved ones rather than purchasing them at the grocery store. And while it may have been a bit tricky before the days of the internet to figure out what you are going to make your loved ones, there are plenty of […]
12 Days Of (Christian) Christmas Ideas
I love the 12 Days of Christmas. It’s a fun way to get your kiddos excited for the holiday season, and it’s a great way to make the magic of the holiday season really stretch. However, it can be hard to come up with your own 12 Days of Christmas ideas, especially if you want […]
Christmas Paper Sack Gift Bag Ideas
Forget the wrapping paper. I have something much better and even cuter. I am talking about a Christmas Paper Gift Bag. Â I love picking out Christmas gifts for my friends and neighbors. My kiddos have recently picked up the love of gift-giving too and they like to put little bags together to give to […]
How To: Make A Salve For Those Dry Winter Lips
We were absolutely POUNDED with snow during this last week, and my hands and lips are looking a little worse because of it! It’s hard work shoveling all of that snow! In times of dry skin like this, I never trust store-bought brands. I only trust my homemade salve. It’s super easy to make and […]
Got Guts? Take Care of Them With Probiotics
Bacteria? In your gut? Doesn’t that mean you’re sick? Who wants that? Well, actually we ALL want that! Good bacteria in your gut is essential to a digestive system that functions well and stays healthy. And in fact, plenty of good gut bacteria actually works to help get rid of some of the BAD gut […]
5 Reasons You Should Follow A Mediterranean Diet
I was lucky enough to visit the islands of Greece just last year, and while there I had the pleasure of eating incredibly delicious food! Seriously, we ate and ate that vacation and never once did I feel bloated or heavily full. I came home and had practically gained no weight at all. It was […]
DIY Craft Day: Fabulous Fall Wreaths For Your Front Door
Fall is finally here and I am so excited to get my home decorated and ready for the season. One of the first places I like to decorate is my front porch and I always do so with DIY fall wreaths! Believe it or not, DIY fall wreaths are relatively simple to make. Just take […]
Fall Crafts Using Soda Pop Bottles
I love a fun craft, and now that the end of summer is quickly approaching, I’m turning my sights ahead to fall. Over the last few months, my husband and I have tried to dramatically reduce our waste footprint, so crafts using recycled materials have become my favorite. My eldest had a birthday party recently and […]
Homemade Detox Recipes For The Bath That Really Work ( And Smell Great Too)
I’ve always loved baths! There’s something so relaxing about sitting in a warm tub with a book and a glass of wine at the end of a busy day. There’s really no better way to relax! Recently, I’ve been really into detox baths. Not only do they leave my skin looking clear and feeling amazing, […]