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Homemade Lemon Lavender Soap
Making my own soaps has definitely become a favorite hobby of mine! It is so simple and I mix fragrances and textures to make the perfect soothing lathering soap. One of my most favorite scents for helping calm, soothe and relax is of course lavender. Then add the fresh citrus zest of a lemon and wowzers – perfection!!! Lavender is most commonly known for it’s soothing effects, but what you may not know is that Lavender oil has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties which can help heal minor burns and bug bites. Furthermore, there has been some research showing that Lavender oil is useful for treating anxiety, insomnia, and Homemade Bug Spray HERE. There have…
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All Natural DIY – All Purpose Cleaner
Making your own household cleaners is really incredibly simple and affordable. With just a couple common household products you can make all natural, chemical free All Purpose Cleaner. For this recipe you are really only using Vinegar and Baking Soda, then add in a few drops of your favorite scent in the form of essential oils (I like Lemon, Orange or a combination of Lavender and Peppermint). If you haven’t heard already, vinegar is amazing. It can be used for so much more than just cooking and making salad dressings, it is honestly one of the best cleaners out there! Vinegar is a natural antibacterial cleaner this is largely because of…
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Homemade Honey Almond Oatmeal Soap
I have come to absolutely love soap making! It is really so easy! If you can use a microwave, measure and stir then you can make soap! This Homemade Honey Almond Oatmeal Soap smells delicious! No you can’t eat it but it sure will make you smell pretty dang good! Plus with the Goats Milk Soap base it makes the soap so soft and lather up extremely smooth! There are a few things you will need before making your soap. First is a good Goats Milk Melt and Pour Soap Base, I use this one HERE from Bramble Berry it’s amazing! Second, you will need a soap mold. I prefer…
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How to Give Your Kids the Best Bouncy Party Ever (On a Budget)!
Provide your little ones with hours of bouncing fun with this Little Tikes Double Fun Slide n’ Bounce. This bouncer features two slides, a climbing wall and a jumping area so that there is something to do for everyone. The bouncer is constructed from puncture-resistant material with mesh netting, making it durable for many hours of play. The two fun-filled slides are accessible from two different entrances, allowing kids to slide down repeatedly. The spacious center offers plenty of bouncing room while the tunnels add excitement and mystery. With stakes, a repair kit and storage bag included, you will have everything you need to get the fun started. This Little…
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Cents of Style: Blanket Scarves just $12.95 shipped!
Oh how I love Cents of Style! They offer some of the most beautiful clothing and accessories at the BEST PRICES! Right now they are offering an amazing deal on these beautiful oversized blanked scarves! Quantities are extremely limited quantities at this low price of $12.95 plus free shipping! To get this deal simply use promo code BLANKET16 at checkout! There’s no better way to wear it than in the form of a beautiful oversized blanket scarf! Available in wide array of lovely color combinations, and countless ways to style them. Pick out a few for yourself, your sisters, your mom, and your best friend. It can be worn in…
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Homemade Peppermint Coffee Exfoliating Soap
Do you love the smell of a fresh pot of coffee? Well you don’t have to wait to walk into your next Starbucks, checkout this recipe for Homemade Peppermint Coffee Exfoliating Soap. This soap looks, smells and feels absolutely amazing! The goats milk as soap base creates such a fabulous soft creamy lather and the coffee bean serves as a natural exfoliator for your skin! Coffee has several fantastic beneficial uses like improving circulation, reducing redness, firming cellulite, improving skin tone, and even fading stretch marks and scars. Peppermint is also a great anti-inflammatory for your body. Creating a wonderful calming, cooling feel throughout your body. It also is good for relieving…
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Pregnant and New Moms – Take Heed on Social Media!
First of all if you are pregnant or a new mom I want to say CONGRATULATIONS!!! As a mom of four I know it can be rough. Pregnancy can be painful, exhausting and not at all what you expected. Being a new mom the same thing. You are so excited for your new bundle of joy, and yet once they are here you are so exhausted, sleep deprived and dealing with so much unexpected discomfort. I know I have been there! I have also been the person who I am sure has complained and whined through it all. But let me tell you a little something I have learned over…
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How to Give Your Towels a Fresh Look, Feel and Smell!
Getting out of the shower and grabbing a stinky towel is the worse! I am sure we have all been there. I know that as a mom of four it happens all of the time. My kids are horrible at remembering to hang up their towels quickly, and I am terrible at getting my laundry in the dryer quick enough. As a result we often end up with stinky mildew smelling towels. Luckily it doesn’t have to mean the end of those towels! I used to think if I added extra fabric softener it would help mask the smell…unfortunately the opposite is what happens. It doesn’t mask the smell and…
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How to Earn Free Gift Cards and More From Home
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. How would you like a FREE Surface Pro, or how about some gift cards to your favorite places like Amazon, Fandango, Starbucks and more! Well it’s easy just sign up with Bing Rewards and earn credits to purchase free stuff just by searching the web with Bing. You can also earn points by trying new features from Bing and other Microsoft products and services. It’s easy – use Bing as your search engine and get rewarded! Bing Rewards is free and credits are earned when you search the web and do other everyday online tasks. Credits can be redeemed for popular gift cards, sweepstakes…
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10 Must Have Appetizers for Super Bowl
The much awaited Super Bowl is coming! For some it is the excitement of the game and the teams that are playing. But for others – let’s be honest…it’s about the food! Who doesn’t LOVE some amazing football inspired appetizers?!?! I know I do! Here are a list of 10 ridiculously amazing appetizers perfect for spicing up your Super Bowl 50 party! Crockpot Pulled Pork Sliders Oh my goodness – if you are looking for an incredibly easy to make meal that tastes like heaven, than you are going to LOVE this recipe! This melt in your mouth Crockpot Pulled Pork recipe takes less than 5 minutes to prep, 4…
