Rainbow Wall Hanging This diy rainbow wall hanging is a great project to work on as we head into fall. The skies are starting to get grey and gloomy so it’s nice to to add some fun home decor items that are bright and cheerful. The great thing about a project like this is that […]
New Mom Gift Basket
When you’re expecting, it’s a special time to have all your family and friends focused on you. I will admit without shame that I loved all the attention and being fawned upon by my loved ones for 9 months. I noticed towards the end of my pregnancy the focus of my friends and family obviously […]
Getting Ready for Back to School with Box Tops
This post is sponsored by General Mills. All thoughts and opinions are my own. School is starting this week, and I’m not sure who is more excited my daughter, Chloe or me. Chloe will be starting 1st grade, and we are getting ready to meet her teacher in a few days. The adjustment of getting […]
6 Dried Leaf Art Crafts for Kids this Fall
Dried Leaf Art Craft for Kids My daughter Chloe and I have been getting into the fall spirit lately. We wrote out our fall bucket list of fun things we want to do this autumn and have been busy checking activities off. We recently went on a nature walk around the forest near our house. […]
How to Stop Birds Pecking at Windows
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 […]
Screen Free Summer Tech Ideas for Kids
This story was produced in partnership with Duracell. All opinions are mine alone. #DuracellOptimumBrandPartner *Delivers extra life or extra power, vs. Coppertop AA/AAA in a wide range of devices. Hey Gnomies, Summer may be winding down, but the days don’t seem to be getting cooler yet. Our family is enjoying these last summer moments outdoors as […]
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 […]
DIY Harry Potter Wand
DIY Harry Potter Wand Our family really loves Harry Potter. Last summer we started reading the book series to my daughter. She loves the novels but we stopped at book 5 because they start to get a bit scary as the series goes on. I have continued on my own and am almost done book […]
When Should Hydrangeas be Pruned?
When Should Hydrangeas be Pruned? Many gardeners feel like hydrangeas are one of the most confusing shrubs to prune. When trimmed correctly hydrangeas will produce big beautiful blooms year after year. If you trim it incorrectly you could be left with a flowerless bush for several years. So how do you know when is the […]
How to Keep Cats Out of the Flower Bed and Stop them from Pooping in the Garden.
We live on a farm and have a black cat named Bread. My daughter bought Bread with her money from showing goats at the fair last summer. Bread is the sweetest little kitty but she’s also a fierce huntress. Not a day goes by that she doesn’t bring home some kind of vermin she killed […]