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
Sleepover Fun with M&M’s® + Free Printable Slumber Party Invites #ShareFunshine #Ad
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareFunshine #CollectiveBias Hosting a slumber party is always a blast for the kids but for the Mom it takes a good bit of prep work to prepare for an upcoming sleepover. Having one child spend the night is fairly easy but adding additional children is a different animal! My daughter is almost 15 years old and has been to her fair share of sleepovers at her friends house. But Continue Reading
May the Fourth Be With You – Star Wars DIY Crafts Roundup
Geeky Friends Unite! Seriously though growing up with an older brother, my television experiences revolved around what my brother wanted to watch on tv. I'm talking kung fu movies, The Three Stooges and yes, Star Wars movies. All of them, over and over again. If you ask me, my husband is pretty lucky knowing that his wife doesn't watch shows that involved dancing or reality tv. Today we are taking Star Wars DIY to the next GALAXY! 1. DIY Boba Fett Star Wars Graphic Tee | 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
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
How to Create a DIY Mardi Gras Wreath
I love Carnival Season! I love everything about Mardi Gras especially the decor. I actually considered leaving my Christmas tree up only to decorate my house with our own Mardi Gras Christmas tree. Although my husband nix my idea, I still can decorate my house (inside and out) for the Carnival festivities. Decorating for any holiday can be very expensive. Purchasing premade decorations can significantly add up. Since many families are overcoming the budget buster called Christmas, many will 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
Frugal gifts for the Holidays – DIY Christmas Cinnamon Candle
Different scents have the power to cause you to recall pleasant and fond memories. The smell of a thunderstorm in April can make you think of spring, while pumpkins bring about memories of autumn. Christmas is a holiday that can have many scents associated to it such as peppermint candy canes, hot apple cider and cinnamon. With Christmas nearly upon us, it’s the perfect time of year to start reminiscing about holidays past, as well as the upcoming season. What better way to bring about fond Continue Reading