Taking my kids trick or treating is always fun. But make sure you follow these simple Halloween safety tips to keep you and the kids safe! Print it off to share with friends!
Crafts & DIY
Love those cute wall decals? List of 10 here for less than $3!
I’ve not yet decorated with wall decals. But it looks simple enough that I think I may just have to try. Look at how beautiful and simple these vinyl decals are. How sweet are most of them? Check them out below for more information on how to get them. Wall decals are a great way…
Free Halloween Costume Patterns: Sew Easy!!
Free Halloween Costume Patterns: Sew Easy! Halloween has always had a special place in my heart. I love to see all the little kids dress up. But I dreaded it as a parent because often times I couldn’t afford those more expensive costumes. They always cost so much more than I could spend. Then I…
The most comprehensive list of halloween printables on the net! 451 printables, iron ons, games, etc
Are you a teacher looking for great printables? Are you a mom needing to keep your kids occupied? Look no further. The most comprehensive Halloween list of printable is here! Check out all 451 printables, games, iron ons and more below. 58 Disney Halloween Printables 27 Halloween Costume & Accessories Printables 20 Printable…
My no poo experiment
If you’ve read my blog at all you know I’m trying to do better at getting most chemicals out of my home. Making my own detergent, using wool dryer balls instead of chemically laden sheets, using products for the home with fewer ingredients are just a few of the things I’ve done. I have tried…
Desk Makeover I need your help!
My daughter and I are redoing my brothers old desk. This was in his room at home growing up and is a solid piece of furniture. I’m so happy to be redoing it with my daughter. She wants this desk redone so bad. My question to you is what color should we paint it? She…
Tell me about it Tuesday!
Welcome to Tell Me About It Tuesday and Thank you to our hosts Sweet Silly Sara Woman of Many Roles Pickles and Peppers Giveaways 4 Mom Saving For My Family More From Mom With A Side Of Thriftiness The most clicked links from last week were: From the Creative Savings Blog …
DIY air freshener for your home
Have you ever made DIY air freshener? I am currently dog sitting my mom’s dog. That means I have 3 dogs in my house. That along with the usual dinner trash (meat containers) and laundry add to the smells that are in my house. Today I went searching for a cheap and easy air freshener….
5 Minutes to a sparkling microwave with very little scrubbing!
I’m so embarrassed to say that my microwave was disgusting the other day. I have no idea why I’ve not cleaned it yet. Could be those pesky 2 jobs that get into my way, oh and parenting. Yeah there’s that. When I buckled down and cleaned it it took me no time at all. I…
Step by Step to geocaching success
Have you ever been geocaching? My friend Susan and I are struggling to find things to keep the kids interested and busy this summer. So she suggested we go geocaching. I was so excited to get to do it with her and share it with my readers. So, let’s start by simply finding out…
How’s your spare? Put air in your spare!
My hubby is a technician at our local Acura dealership. Something that has been bothering him for awhile is that most people have a flat spare tire in their car. How is that going to help you in an emergency? If your spare tire is flat then you will have to have your car towed…
Making your own make up… lip color with a crayon
My daughter loves to make her own make up, facial scrubs, etc. She’s already made her own lip balm recipe. This day she was determined to make her own lip color using a crayon. Here’s her story in pictures. And her creation on her sweet little face.
How to remove battery acid off your car battery!
It’s so funny to me how my husband rarely gets involved with my blog. As long as it makes him money he’s happy. However, the other day he came home and said I have a blog post for you. He is a technician at our local Acura dealer and has been there for over 20…
How to Repair Jewelry at Home
Did you lose a clasp to your favorite necklace? Get a kink in your watch? Going to a jeweler for repairs can be costly. You can pick up jewelers tools fairly cheap and fix most problems yourself, saving time and money, while also teaching yourself some neat skills in the process. First, assess the…
