First of all, Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone enjoys this day full of fun, family, gratitude, and food. Every Thanksgiving, my family—well mostly my mom—makes a dinner probably large enough to feed 12 people. There are only 5 of us! So that means massive amounts of leftovers! Although traditional Thanksgiving dishes are great today, and … [Read more...] about Amazing Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
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 … [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
Peanut Butter Turkey Tracks Recipe
Since the holidays are approaching, I've had the urge to start baking some of my family's traditional tasty treats! My best friend and I were talking about which treats were the most common in our households and we came across one similarity: Rice Krispies Treats®. Only, her mom made them with peanut butter and mine made them with marshmallow crème. So we decided to mix our … [Read more...] about Peanut Butter Turkey Tracks Recipe
Fun Geography Activities For Kids
According to National Geographic, Geography Awareness Week (GeoWeek) was created to raise awareness to a dangerous deficiency in American education and excite people about geography as both a discipline and as a part of everyday life. GeoWeek is celebrated the third week of November every year. National Geography Awareness Week is the perfect time to ensure that our … [Read more...] about Fun Geography Activities For Kids
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
10 Ways to Fight Headaches Without Medicine
Although fall may be one of the most beautiful seasons, it can be a pain—literally. Common colds, allergies, sore throats, congestion, and headaches seem to spread viciously this time of year. Headaches are the worst for me and I am prone to migraines. I don’t like taking medicine and they don’t always work for me, so thankfully, I have found a few natural remedies. … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Fight Headaches Without Medicine