DIY Wasp Trap Many people try to get rid of wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets to no avail. It can be tricky to prevent them from nesting in your yard or around your home. This year there is a new foe on the block- The Giant Asian Hornet. This hornet has made it’s way over […]
20 Uses for Castile Soap
20 Uses for Castile Soap Castile soap is an amazingly versatile vegetable-based soap that’s made free of animal fats and synthetic ingredients. This natural, nontoxic, biodegradable soap is available in bar or liquid form. Castile soap was made in the Mediterranean area before its use spread to Europe. Traditionally, castile soap was made of olive […]
How to Wash Fruit and Veggies
How to wash fruits and vegetables It’s always a good idea to wash your produce before you eat it. But what is the best method? Should you do it right away when you bring it home from the store or just before you eat it? What is the best way to wash it to get […]
Milk Jug Bird Feeder
How to make a bird feeder out of a milk jug Do your kids love making crafts? My daughter is obsessed with crafting and I can’t even be mad about it because she obviously gets it from me. Everyday in the morning as she’s eating her breakfast she asks me, “Mom, can we do some […]
How to Install a Bidet
How to install a bidet toilet seat If you’ve been impacted by the toilet paper shortage of 2020 then you’ve probably considered getting a bidet. Bidets are great because they allow you to use less toilet paper and they help you feel fresh and clean after you “do your business”. They are also great for […]
How to Clean Your Phone: Disinfect and Sanitize your Smartphone Without Ruining it
How to clean your phone with household items I hate to break it to you, but your phone is filthy. Your smartphone is one of the dirtiest things you come into contact with daily-and you put it right up to your face! Think of all the surfaces that you rest your phone on like counter […]
DIY Bleach Cleaning Solution
How to Dilute Bleach for Sanitizing your House Normally I don’t like to clean with super harsh ingredients like bleach. Most of the time natural cleaners and ingredients like baking soda and vinegar are just fine to do the job. However when someone in the family is sick with a virus, stomach flu or other […]
15 DIY Easter Ideas: Crafts, Decorations and Printables
Easter is coming up soon and I’m starting to get the house ready and plan some fun activities for my daughter. She’s six and loves when the Easter Bunny comes to visit. I am using this to my advantage by reminding her that the Easter bunny only comes and hides eggs for kids who are […]
DIY Fabric Face Mask
Homemade cloth face masks are in high demand Surgical face masks such as the N 95 are in short supply and hospitals and heath care workers are asking those who know how to sew to help make masks to help fill the need during this emergency. With just two fat quarters of cotton cloth you […]
Reusable Cloth Baby Wipes and DIY Baby Wipe Solution
Why you should make your own baby wipes Making your own baby wipes is a super simple project that will save you money and help eliminate excess waste. If you have a little one and can’t get out of the house or the store is sold out of wipes then this recipe can save your […]