Maggie is all about customizing these days. It feels like she is asking me nearly every day about a new customization project she's thought of, so I decided to surprise her with a little t-shirt customization project of my own: tie-bleach shirts! It was really such an easy, fun process, I thought I'd share it with all of you today. Supplies Clorox® Regular Bleach2 with ... Read More
My New Canning Romance – It’s Easier Than You Think!
As a little girl I remember watching my aunts can. They would sit around snapping beans, peeling fruit, and talking about life together as they worked. I've always admired them. I respected the way they cared for their families and always got the sense that, to them, canning wasn't a chore, it was truly a labor of love. Preserving food was a way to save some extra money and to ... Read More
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Recipe
Lately our dishwasher has not been on it's A-game and has been causing more of an issue than it should. I will frequently take out dishes that are not very clean and and that have a very strong smell from the detergent that I used. I could even taste the detergent when I would drink a glass of water. It was disgusting. I tried cleaning my dishwasher with those tablets that they ... Read More
We’ve Been a Little Busy!
Those of you who are regular readers of the blog have probably noticed that I've posted less over the past few weeks. The last few months have been SO busy for our family. We sold our townhouse in November then moved in with my in-laws while we waited to find the perfect house for our family. Finally, it came on the market and we closed on it last week. So excited to say that ... Read More
9 Painting Tricks, Tips and Hacks
I've partnered with Clean Ones to share these 9 painting tricks, tips and hacks. We are moving! We've outgrown our small townhouse and need a little bit more space. I'm so excited.........yet also hating all the work we have to do to prepare to move. I've been purging, cleaning, packing, and painting for the past few weeks. It's been a much bigger chore than I realized and ... Read More
Create Your Own Memory Keepsake Collages
When my husband and I first started dated we went on all sorts of adventures! We loved to travel, try new places and eat lots of yummy food! Of course we took pics, put them on social media and even printed some to keep, but we still had a TON of keepsakes! You know, the menus, flyers, brochures, maps, etc. that you just can't part with due to sentimental value, but also ... Read More
Make Your Own Honey Apple Sand Scrub
I used JOHNSON’S® baby moisture wash with honey apple for my family as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #johnsonspartners #MoreForYou I love summer and that's an understatement. I live for summertime and despise the cold and snow that comes along with wintertime. This always leads to a slight depression whenever September rolls around and the temperatures start cooling ... Read More
DIY Window Herb Garden
Love cooking with fresh herbs? Tired of always having to spend money on them, only to have half of them go bad before you can use them all? Want to keep a little bit of "green" in your life with the cold weather coming? The answer to all of the questions (even if you have never asked them) is YES! Yes! Even if you don't usually cook with fresh herbs, there's no time to start ... Read More
Sinfully Delicious New York Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache Drizzle
This recipe written and provided by my sister, Jen. Jen is a wife, mother of 4, youth pastor, and AMAZING cook! Love this cheesecake? Check out her recipe for homemade pizza (dough recipe AND sauce recipe). In the world of desserts, Cheesecake is queen. Though it takes some time and effort to bake the perfect cheesecake, the reward is nothing short of delicious. Whether you ... Read More
DIY ~ Frozen Yogurt/ Ice Cream Bar at Home
About two years ago Sweet Frog moved into our neighborhood. If you don't have a Sweet Frog in your area, (and I must say, I'm very sorry if you don't) they are these fabulous frozen yogurt shops that have a large number of yogurt flavors along with a HUGE assortment of toppings. As I'm sure you can imagine, Sweet Frog is a favorite for my children. They are always asking to ... Read More