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 […]
Why are there Flies in my House all of a Sudden?
How to get rid of house flies Every summer we get a batch of pesky house flies and the occasional outbreak of fruit flies invading our home. Its gross, creepy and most of all- annoying. We have tried many methods to get rid of these flies. Some have worked great, and others not so much. I’ll […]
Farmhouse kitchen ideas on a budget
Do you love Joanna Gaines Fixer Upper style but don’t love the unlimited budget of the show? Try these farmhouse kitchen ideas on a budget to transform any kitchen, big or small with the rustic, country style that’s trending. Even if you live in a rental you can still use these tips to create the farmhouse […]
Clever Ways To Capture Memories At Your Wedding
How to To Capture Memories At Your Wedding Your wedding is supposed to be one of the most memorable nights of your life, but for many brides and grooms, the ceremony and reception are a blur – a whirlwind of laughter, love, and dancing the night away! If you’re worried you might miss out on […]