I sit outside on my patio every morning as I do my blogging. Â I sit here soaking up the sun and listen to the ducks quack out on the pond and other birds sing as they welcome in the day. Â It’s absolutely blissful. Â The patio has easily become my favorite spot in my home. Â Not […]
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Fast Raised Garden Bed Projects
I’m not so much a gardener for aesthetic or landscaping purposes, but I do enjoy gardening for fruits, vegetables, and herbs.  While we could potentially put my garden directly into our soil, I prefer gardening in my raised garden bed.  Problem is that my beds are about 10 years old now and it’s time for some […]
15 Simple Ways to Deep Clean Your Car
1. CARditioner Give your car some special treatment by wiping it down with hair conditioner. Talk about a power clean! The lanolin in the CARditioner is a kind of wax that will make you shine with pride.  Source. 2.  Everything You Do Is Magic! Conjure up some car cleaning magic with a Magic Eraser!  Wipe down armrests, […]
How to Host the Best Party {On a Budget!}
It’s always nice to have a little get-together, at least every once in awhile. Â What’s not nice is the toll those parties can take on your wallet. Â The older I’m getting though, the more I sense that gone are days when casual parties and events need to be so showy. Â Times have changed, a new […]
12 DIY Teacher Gifts That They’ll Actually Want
I come from a line of educators. Â Elementary teachers, professors, university deans… you name it. Â I didn’t think it would, but eventually the teaching gene surfaced in me as well. Â My career life has been mostly spent in the classroom working with wonderful students. Â I have put A LOT of time, energy, stress, LOVE, and, […]
11 Outdoor Games for Backyard Fun {All Summer Long}
It’s summer and the kids are home. Time for some fun outdoor games! It’s summer and the kids are home. Time for some fun outdoor games! Sometimes parents feel like we have to keep our kids entertained with trips to the zoo, museums, splash pads and anywhere else they want to go.  But with some […]
6 Easy Ways to Organize All of Your Makeup
I don’t know what it is about makeup but it can be annoyingly tricky to keep organized.  Luckily, all it takes are just a few simple storage solutions.  Here are 6 ideas to help you keep your makeup made up. 1. Shoe Organizers Use shoe organizers to compartmentalize your makeup by type, size, and/or color.  Can’t […]
10 Kitchen Hacks That Will Make You Look Like A Cooking Genius
One great thing about cooking is that whether you’re a novice or an expert, there’s always something new to learn.  Here are 10 kitchen hacks to help you become a cooking genius. 1. Guide to Flavoring With Spices This printable spice guide from CookSmarts will really add some flavor to your life!  Never again wonder […]
10 Ways You Should Be Using Baking Soda
Baking soda is useful for so much more than just deodorizing the fridge and creating volcanic eruptions.  In fact, it’s been used since ancient times for a variety of health benefits and cleaning purposes.  Here are 10 of my favorite reasons why you should be using baking soda. 1.  Say Cheese! I paid my way through […]
20 Nail Hacks To Get You Nailed
1. Shape Up! Before you do anything else with your nails, figure out what shape you’d like them to be. Â Everything else you do with your nails will be based around this decision. 2. Cuticle Cure If you live in a dry climate like I do, you know exactly what I’m talking about when I […]