Why do birds peck at windows? The other morning I was woken up by a rude surprise. A robin was continually flying into my daughter’s bedroom window and smashing himself into the glass. I managed to shoo him away but he kept doing it and then he moved over to another window on the other […]
10 Benefits of a Silk Pillowcase + A Giveaway & Coupon!
Benefits of a Silk Pillowcase I have been hearing about the benefits of using a silk pillow case for years but I never bothered to try one until now. My friends over at Sleep Mantra sent over one of their brand new %100 mulberry silk pillowcases for me to try. They are also giving away […]
How to Get the Best Deals on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day starts July 15 at midnight and there will be amazing deals through Tuesday July 16th with everything from electronics, home and garden items, fashion and Amazon services offered at deep discounts. Check out these tips to save the most money on Prime Day this year. How to Get the Best Deals on […]
How to Use Diatomaceous Earth: All You Need to Know
What is Diatomaceous Earth? Diatomaceous earth (say that five time fast!) is a natural product made up of the fossilized skeletal remains of tiny, aquatic organisms called diatoms. Diatomaceous earth (also known as DE because the only thing more difficult than saying it five times fast is writing it) forms over a long period of time as […]
Kill Fleas in the Yard: 5 Weird Tricks that Work!
Flea Home Remedies If you’ve ever had a flea infestation in your home or yard you’ll know how annoying those little bugs are and how difficult they can be to get rid of. Over the years my pets have had flea problems periodically and we’ve had infestations indoors and out. Even when our home was […]
How to Get Rid of Ground Moles with Dawn Soap
Get rid of moles with Dawn soap If you’ve been working hard on your lawn and garden, one of the most frustrating things you can find on your grass are mole hills. Those large lumps of brown dirt can totally ruin the look of your luscious lawn, and burrowing rodents can cause damage to the […]
20 Secret Uses for Vicks VapoRub
What can Vicks cure? 20 Alternative uses for Vicks Vaporub Most of us have memories of Vicks VapoRub from our childhood. Do you remember when you were young and suffering from a cold or flu and one of your parents or grandparents would rub Vicks on your chest to help relieve your chest congestion and […]
How to Repel Mosquitoes Naturally
How to repel mosquitoes naturally I’ve been enjoying working in my garden in evenings now that the days are getting longer. It’s nice that I can spend a few hours after dinner doing some weeding, watering or mowing the lawn. Unfortunately it’s also that time of the year that the mosquitoes are out and trying […]
Kitchen Cleaning Hacks
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc., Kleenex, Lipton, and Theraflu. All opinions are mine alone. #FluSeasonHacks #CollectiveBias Kitchen Cleaning Hacks Hey Gnomies, Have you noticed that cold and flu season has arrived? Now that my daughter is in school full time and my husband is working outdoors all winter long I’m planning […]
Cozy Bedroom Ideas
Cozy Bedroom Ideas Hey Gnomies, I recently did a complete overhaul of my bedroom and craft room. I decided to swap the two. I moved all my bedroom furniture to the craft room and all my craft stuff into the bedroom. Why on earth would I do that? Like many homes our master bedroom is […]