Although many traditions have changed, writing Christmas cards is one tradition that continues to stay the same throughout the years. Christmas cards are the perfect things to send out to loved ones. This lets them know that they are thought of and gives you a chance to give them a snapshot of how your life is going. Although there are plenty of Christmas cards that you can buy at the store, nothing says that you care like making your own cards. Try this easy craft and send out some beautiful Continue Reading
Natural Pain Relievers That Really Work
If you live with chronic pain, you don't have to just take pain medication to find relief. There are natural ways to get the pain relief you need, and many of them you can do in your own home. You can even do several of these in conjunction with one another, and since they are natural pain relievers you don;t have to worry about over-dosing and can use them when needed. Get Active Endorphins are natural chemicals that block pain signals from reaching your brain. In short, they are the Continue Reading
5 Steps to Bring You Closer to a Zero Waste Home
Deciding on a zero waste, or as close to it as you can manage, lifestyle doesn’t have to be a super dramatic, turn your life upside down change. Most of the effort goes into changing the way you think about and put consumerism into action. Everything that we bring into our lives and home is something that we are now taking responsibility for using and disposing of. Once you begin to see how much stuff we accumulate and where we can reduce the amount of stuff, it becomes easier and easier to turn Continue Reading
10 Must Haves for a Healing Garden
My grandmother loved to garden! Eggplant, tomatoes, butternut squash and more were always in abundance in her Southeast Louisiana home. My grandmother would spend several hours a day tending to her large garden. What we didn't eat that day, she froze for the winter. But her garden was more than an fruits and veggies. She also grew things like mint and aloe as a natural remedy source. Over the years I have implemented many of the tips she instilled in me at a young age for my own backyard Continue Reading
10 Eco and Budget Friendly Easy Ways to “Go Green”
It’s very important to take care of the environment. Each and every one of use should be doing our part to conserve our energy and natural resources. There are many things you can do around the house to go green and do your part. Green Tip #1 Our appliances use a lot of energy. To make the switch to eco-friendly living, update your appliances so that they’re Energy Star qualified. Although this might cost money to do, in the end, you’ll be saving both energy and your money. Green Tip Continue Reading
DIY Baking Soda Solutions
Baking soda is one of those supplies that can be used for anything and everything. Not only can baking soda be used for cooking, it has many other uses around the house, including cleaning and health solutions. Take a look at how you can use baking soda in every room of your home. In the Kitchen Baking soda has many uses around the kitchen. The two main uses of baking soda are to clean and to deodorize. Use a little bit of baking soda in your refrigerator and in the trashcan. This will help Continue Reading
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration – The Sneetches Art Lessons
In celebration of Dr. Seuss's Birthday we have written several educational posts that centered around The Sneetches. The Sneetches is a fantastic book that is used to educate children on diversity and acceptance. As different as we are, we are all alike in many ways. I have included 3 additional crafts that anyone can utilize in their classroom, scout meetings or homeschool lesson. These lessons can be done over several days or scout meetings. I hope we openly discuss how important Dr. Seuss Continue Reading
How to DIY an At Home Spa
Stress has a way of catching up to you. You could be feeling this stress for a number of reasons, from feeling some pressure at work or anguish from a relationship going sour. You might even feel overwhelmed from everyday life. Regardless of why you're feeling stressed, a spa day can help ease your troubles away. Sit back and relax with this DIY at home spa. Location The location is key for your DIY home spa. Usually a bathroom is best since you will most likely want to soak in the tub, but a Continue Reading
Creative Valentine Ideas
Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity for you to get romantic and cheesy without fear of what others think. You can go out to dinner, buy roses and give jewelry to your significant other. Although there is nothing wrong with these classic Valentine's Day activities, this romantic holiday allows for couples everywhere to experiment a little and have some fun. Treasure Hunt One way to have fun on Valentine's Day in a non-traditional way is to send your significant other on a treasure Continue Reading
Creating a Home Gym on a Budget
I'm looking to get fit while being frugal in 2014! I have had a gym membership for several years. Unfortunately having the membership doesn't equate to weight loss. I have to actually GO to the gym to lose weight and "get my fitness on". So this year I am trying something new, I'm bringing a home gym to my house! Being able to create a home gym is a great investment in yourself and your health, it’s also a great way to be able to fit more physical activity into your day whenever you are able Continue Reading
10 Ways to Stretch Your Decor Budget
It's fun to decorate your house, but oftentimes, it costs more money than you'd like. If you go to a department store, many times a simple picture frame can cost you $20 or more. This adds up and before you know it, your decor budget is blown and you haven't even finished one room. There is hope, however. Try stretching your budget by following these simple tricks. Tip #1 One of the first expenses you have when decorating your home is paint. Whether you plan to just paint one room or the entire Continue Reading
Low on Funds? Decorating for Christmas on a Dime
Christmas time is just around the corner and decorating your house can be quite expensive. There are plenty of things you can do to decorate your home without breaking the bank. Christmas can be expensive enough as it is trying to purchase gifts, food for the Holidays and a lot of times we travel so gas alone can be a big cost. Here are some easy ways to decorate your home on a dime! Head out to the great outdoors - There are plenty of decorations you can use to decorate by using things from Continue Reading