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, […]
10 Gender Reveal Party Ideas
It didn’t matter if it was my first or my last baby, it was always exciting to find out if we were having a boy or girl. Â It wasn’t until my last, however, that I had heard of gender reveal parties. Â My sister-in-law wanted to throw me a party so, somewhat reluctantly, I decided to […]
12 Amazon Gifts Guaranteed to Make Dad’s Day
With Father’s Day just around the corner, don’t waste your time tracking down Dad’s perfect gift in the stores when you get it all on Amazon. Â Here are 12 amazing gift ideas guaranteed to make Dad’s day! 1. Indoor Grill Summer barbecues are a weekly, sometimes daily, tradition in our home. Â Until there’s rain. Â I […]
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, […]
10 Medicinal Plants You Can Grow In Your Backyard
I always get a kick from watching those commercials on TV for prescription drugs that list all the potential side effects.  If it’s a medicine for heartburn, for example, they explain that the pill might cause indigestion, thoughts of suicide and/or sudden death.  Sounds promising.  It also seems that the more pills you take, the more […]
10 Ideas for a Fourth of July Party
1. Pack A Punch More like CAN a punch!  Print these festive jar labels and straw banners to give your Independence Day party some one-two punch power! 2. Sparkling Presentation Wow your party guests with a sparkling dinner presentation.  What a fun way to get your party crackling! 3. Rocket to the Stars Rocket to the […]
13 No-TV Games and Activities for Kids
 For as much as I value a good family movie night or even just the simple pleasure of watching a show after a long day at work, I also find that I’m covering my children’s ears far more often than should be necessary.  Even some apps and games cause me to blush when I come […]
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 […]
14 Ways to Redecorate Your Home In One Weekend
There’s really nothing like coming home to the comfort and consistency of your own space.  But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t feel refreshing to liven things up a bit with some redecorating.  Here are 14 super simple ways to redecorate your home in just one weekend. 1.  Paint Furniture Painting old furniture is one of my […]