How to Make Lotion Bars: Follow these instructions and you’ll be able to make your own homemade lotion bars and ditch your chemical filled traditional lotion.  These also make amazing gifts for those who love natural products.   *This post contains affiliate links. If you order through the link we receive a small commission- thanks!    …

Spring is so close.  I just can’t wait.  I love the snow, but I don’t like it being cold without the snow.  That was always my problem with Texas winters.  March is one of those iffy months in Idaho.  Well to be honest, April and May are also.  In March though we have more cold …

Making Mozzarella cheese doesn’t have to be intimidating!  Find out how to make mozzarella, along with tips on what NOT to do! We have been studying The Law of Happiness by Henry Cloud in women’s Bible study. This past week we studied principles 4 & 5. Principle 4 says happy people pursue goals. We discussed …

Join us for the Preschool Prep series, where I delve into the steps to take to prepare yourself for teaching preschool homeschool! I am planning to homeschool my kids, and I would like to start Miss Magoo with preschool this fall, since she turns 4 in November.  However, since I’m having a baby at the …

Yes, the song from the Sound of Music is on repeat in my brain. And these are new to me, but they may not be new to you.  I know I am sometimes late to the party like with hummus or Greek yogurt. 1. PicMonkey – I’m having so much fun making collages, adding texts to pictures and messing …

I am getting excited for spring.  Here in Idaho we don’t put plants in the ground until about mid to late May.  But that doesn’t stop me from planning things out in my head. And buying stuff to get ready. Lucy will be planting very soon. I’m a tad bit jealous, but when summer comes …

This headband is really easy to make, and doesn’t require a sewing machine! And the best part is, you don’t even have to buy fabric for it- just find an old t-shirt you don’t want anymore and a hot glue gun, and you’re ready to go! I have a lot of clothes lying in a …

I realized today my oldest son’s birthday is quickly approaching and I hadn’t even begun to think about his party.  I really need to at least have a convo with my hubby soon on what kind of party: kid, family or combo (which is what we usually do).  We don’t usually have huge or elaborate …

  I am a planner. I like to have things organized and planned. I do it pretty much to save time and flying by the seat of my pants drives me nuts. Not long after I got married, I started planing meals for the week. It was nice to have a plan, and I wasn’t …

My husband loves pineapple upside down cake, and has been asking me to make it for a while. While I was looking at different recipes, I decided it might be fun (and easier for him to take to work) if I made it in cupcake form. So, I concocted a little recipe for Pineapple Upside-Down …

I’ll admit it I have a major sweet tooth.  I love candy, cookies and brownies. But I’m also trying to eat healthier and lose a little weight. So keeping these things in my house really isn’t a good idea.  But I also don’t want to deny myself an occasional treat, especially if I can make …

This year I wanted to have a fun New Year’s resolution. I have done the normal resolutions in the past – saving money, losing weight, keeping the house clean, etc. But I always tend to fail. This year I thought I’d set some that were challenging yet fun. I love to cook and bake, but …