From school projects to Boy Scout badges, award ceremonies and whatever else, there’s always some reason to be crafting with hot glue. Here are 12 sizzling things to make with a hot glue gun that are sure to meet all of your hot gluing needs. I’ve collected some of my favorite ideas and included links […]
Tips & Tricks
20 Outside The Box Ways to Use WD-40
Have you ever thought about all of the things you can do with WD-40? Here are 20 outside the box ways to use WD-40. You will love how handy it is to have around! Outside The Box Ways To Use WD-40 1. WD for the W.C. Use WD-40 to cut through ugly stains and buildup […]
How to Grow Borax Crystals (for Kids!)
I have several annual traditions in my classroom. One of these is to make borax crystal ornaments. We turn this into an science experiment in which we practice the Scientific Method and how to make and test a hypothesis. My students absolutely LOVE the experiment! It’s pretty exciting to make the ornaments and then to […]
Beauty Mistakes You Make Every Morning
After sharing with a friend that I never use an SPF on my face, I learned that there are several beauty mistakes I am guilty of making every morning. Keep reading so you can avoid making those same beauty mistakes! I’ve had the same morning routine since I was a young college student. And although […]
Homemade Toothache Remedies For The Worst Pain
Anyone who has had a toothache knows you would do almost anything to get rid of it. There is something that can help. Until you can see a dentist, try these homemade toothache remedies that really work. Toothaches are the worst! Just a few weeks ago, one of my kiddos was reduced to tears because […]
Become a Groupie And Follow These “Band” Workouts
Like most of the rest of America, one of my New Years resolutions is to make healthier decisions. Not only does my diet need some work, but I need to work on my exercise habits as well! I am now going to start band workouts. However, like most of you, I am a busy Mom […]
Tis The Season To Be Freezin’ Christmas Gift Ideas
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 […]
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 […]