Every year my family practices certain traditions around the holidays. We always make too many batches of peanut butter brownie puppy chow, we drive around looking at Christmas lights together, we wear Santa hats and pajamas around the house for at least two days, we run through an entire Christmas karaoke CD, we watch It's a Wonderful Life, we eat breakfast casserole, … [Read more...] about Fun Family Holiday Traditions to Start Now
DIY Nail Kit [For At Home Manicure]
Do you have teenagers who want to give gifts to ALL of their friends this Christmas but don’t realize how much cash that could take? I was that teen who just couldn’t leave anyone out and had to give presents to each and every friend. And my sister followed in my footsteps. So, my mom always encouraged my sister and I to make something (since buying for all of our friends … [Read more...] about DIY Nail Kit [For At Home Manicure]
Elf on the Shelf Story and Ideas
Like Racquel Bregg mentioned in her Holiday Cookie Ideas post, Elf on the Shelf is popular in homes across the globe! You've probably seen pictures of these little Elf friends everywhere, and if you're like me, you've probably wondered where they came from. So here's the story behind the Elf on the Shelf and some ideas for what to do with your elf … [Read more...] about Elf on the Shelf Story and Ideas
How To Recover A Chair Seat
When my roommate and I moved into our apartment, we had little to no furniture. In an effort to save some cash, we decided to buy the cheapest pieces we could find and fix them up later. We bought a kitchen table for just $30 off of Craigslist. With a little paint, the table looked great! The table also came with free wood chairs. However, even after a little paint on the wood, … [Read more...] about How To Recover A Chair Seat
25 Cool Coconut Oil Uses
I try my best to stay away from buying beauty products, especially hair, at grocery stores. But if I do, I buy them from beauty supply stores or salons because they typically have a wider selection of products that aren’t so rich in chemicals (not always). The problem with this strategy is that these products are expensive! But recently, I had quite an … [Read more...] about 25 Cool Coconut Oil Uses
Fun Rainy Day Activities For Kids
When I think of the perfect rainy day, I picture myself curled up in a blanket with a good book, or taking a long (much needed) nap. If you're alone, I'd suggest those things. Maybe even throw in a bubble bath. But if you have kids, napping or reading or bathing might be difficult. Luckily, there are many rainy day activities for kids to enjoy so you can … [Read more...] about Fun Rainy Day Activities For Kids
6 Classic Scary Stories for Kids
Halloween is tomorrow! It's time to officially get into the spirit scary stories for kids. And what better way to get into the spirit than with spooky storytelling? Telling ghost stories was very common among my friends and siblings during my childhood. I grew up in a small town where there always seemed to be a tale of "that one house a couple of streets over" or a … [Read more...] about 6 Classic Scary Stories for Kids