St. Patrick’s Day is typically seen as a fun, but kids only (unless you’re making a pub crawl!!) holiday. There’s an easy way for your family to spend some time together, have fun, and make something unique. Using this simple slime recipe you can make countless varieties of slime, allowing you to make one big […]
12 Cool Things You Can Make With a Hot Glue Gun
From school projects to Boy Scout badges, award ceremonies and whatever else, there’s always some reason to be crafting with hot glue. Â 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 […]
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 […]
14 Ways to Repurpose Blue Jeans
It’s always a bit surprising how hard it is to give up your favorite old blue jeans.  In fact, they end up sitting in your closet for what seems like eternity before you can finally bring yourself to let them go.  But instead of throwing your faithful jeans away, why not repurpose them instead?  Here are […]
How to Grow Borax Crystals (for Kids!)
I have several annual traditions in my classroom. Â One of these is to make borax crystal ornaments. Â We turn this into an science experiment in which we practice the Scientific Method and how to make and test a hypothesis. Â My students absolutely LOVE the experiment! Â It’s pretty exciting to make the ornaments and then to […]
Romantic Movies To Stay Home and Watch on Valentine’s Day
I’ve never been one for big romantic gestures on Valentine’s Day. I like to make sure those in my life know that they’re loved, of course, but big gestures can seem a little over-the-top for me sometimes. It’s for that reason that my husband and I have a no-grand-gesture rule this year for Valentine’s Day. […]
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 […]
The Most Scenic Train Rides In America. All Aboard!
As a young kid, I always loved traveling by train. It’s such a great way to truly see the landscape while traveling! We are excited to be on one of the most scenic train rides in the US. In just a few weeks, my family is setting out on a train journey across the United […]
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 […]