DIY Projects and Tips
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DIY Mummy Candy Bucket
Make no bones about it..these adorable little mummy candy buckets are fun, fabulous and easy to make! This fun little decor item only takes about 5-10 minutes to make. I would recommend this project for a Halloween themed party or as a craft idea for kids ages 6 and up. Products Needed: Small Bucket White Yarn Wiggle Eyes Orange Tissue Paper Hot Glue Gun (or krazy glue will work) Directions: Using a hot glue gun, glue a tiny dab of glue to hold down the initial piece of yarn. Wrap a layer of white yarn around entire bucket. With the hot glue gun, glue on wiggle eyes. Wrap two additional layers…
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Homemade Peppermint Sugar Scrub Recipe
There is nothing more relaxing then soaking your feet in nice warm water and then exfoliating them with a refreshing peppermint scrub. I absolutely love the way my feet feel after getting a pedicure, but let’s face it – it’s just not affordable to get pedicures weekly. I love to give my feet a little extra TLC in between pedi’s. Simply soaking your feet is so good for the dry skin that can build up. However did you know that peppermint has some amazing qualities? My favorite quality is that it is an anti-inflammatory for your feet. This fabulous Peppermint Sugar Scrub makes a fabulous gift. Make some up for…
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DIY FALL Word Art Home Decor (how to instructions)
Fall is almost here! Not totally sure why but Autumn is my favorite season of all. Maybe it’s because my birthday is in October, the amazing fall foods, the decor I get to put up all over my house, or maybe it’s the fun cute layering look I get to sport. No matter what the reason – let’s just say that Fall is awesome! I am so excited – I have already started making some fun decorations for my home and thought now was a good time to start sharing them with you! Products Needed: F-A-L-L cardboard or wood art letters (you can also find these at your local craft store) Washi…
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Homemade Lice Prevention Spray
It’s back to school time, which means it’s lice breakout time. That’s right – with the beginning of school often comes a lice season. I have four beautiful children. Two are girls with VERY long hair. We have dealt with lice outbreaks spreading like wildfire though out their schools EVERY YEAR and since my daughters have long hair we used to have at least one breakout each year. Thank goodness I have discovered an amazing remedy that will help reduce the chance of lice in our home. Even better it is super easy to make, 100% natural and smells fabulous. Simply combine all ingredients in a spray bottle and apply…
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100% Natural Luscious Locks and Healthy Hair Serum Recipe
Give your hair this nourishing blend to support those luscious locks. Your hair is one of the most delicate parts on your body. Protect it and give it the shine it deserves with this amazing 100% natural – homemade hair care serum. My favorite part, while I am giving my hair the nutrients it needs to stay healthy, I am avoiding harmful chemicals. This recipe is the perfect remedy to dull, dry and/or frizzy hair. A few spritz of this 100% Natural Hair Care Serum and your hair will be ready to model in no time! Find all of these fabulous ingredients HERE on Amazon! I was able to make this amazing…
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How to clean your ceramic stove top with just 1 household ingredient! (Eco-friendly, chemical free and super easy)
For years I have spent way too much money on ceramic stove top cleaner. Each bottle would cost me $5-7 each and to be honest really didn’t work that well!!! On top of that I hated the chemical smell….I have always felt that if it stinks like chemicals it probably isn’t good for my lungs. I have discovered the absolute BEST solution for cleaning those nasty brown-black rings that develop after cooking on a ceramic stove top. Even better it is made from just one ingredient…that by the way can be found in nearly every household in America!!! Baking soda!!! As you can see I had some pretty narly brownish-black…
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How to clean your microwave without chemicals (or elbow grease)
I hate when I open my microwave and find gobs of splatter everywhere. I swear no matter how hard we try to prevent the food from splattering everywhere – it still happens. I have discovered an amazing and easy way to clean the microwave in less than 30 seconds without any effort at all. As easy as 1-2-3 Fill a microwave safe glass with water 1/2 full. Add 3 tbsp white distilled vinegar. Turn microwave on for 2 minutes. Take a damp cloth and wipe down microwave. Everything should wipe off with easy. No effort, no chemicals.
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Homemade Sweet Pickled Beets Recipe
Ingredients 6 large Beets (approximately 6 cups) 4 cups water 2 cups Distilled White Vinegar 1 1/2 cup White Sugar 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice 4 quart size Ball Mason Jars Directions Peel and cut beets. Make sure to remove all of the outer skin and cut beets into consistent bite size pieces. Place beets in a large stew pot. Fill with water until beets are just barely submerged in water (approx 4 cups). Add vinegar and bring to a boil. Add sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Continue to boil for about 20 minutes or until beets are tender. I do not like my beets mushy so I check with…
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Rainy Day Activities for Kids
Rainy days can be a bummer, especially when you have children. You can’t send your kids outside to play on these days, even when they’re driving you nuts! Since going outside is out of the question, you need to find a way to keep your kids entertained inside. These different activities are perfect for staying inside on those rainy days. Rainy Day Activities Colorful Cling Wrap Faux Stained Glass ~Two Kids & A Coupon Newspaper Shirts – An Easy, Fun and Silly Craft Project ~Jinxy Kids Plastic Spoon Craft: Bugs on a Branch ~Crafts By Amanda Dr. Seuss Coloring Pages {Free Printables} ~Country Chic Cottage Kool-Aid Playdough ~Mom vs. The…
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Homemade Hairspray Recipe
Hairspray is an essential hair product to most women and even some men! Think about it, generally we use hairspray in our everyday lives! Hairspray has many different essential uses, some examples would be obviously to hold in your style, but also you can use hairspray to remove frizz from your hair, tame fly-aways, and even reduce static! It’s also good to help remove stains from your clothes! However, a lot of people are concerned with the health of people who use an aerosol hairspray! Aerosol cans are bad for the environment! Not to mention, if you want a good hairspray they get VERY pricey these days! So how would…
