My last baby turned one and my first baby turned eight two weeks apart from each other. With all the fall activities, including half of my family being out of town for a weekend for a wedding, I was left with one weekend and a joint party was born. I certainly didn't want either kid to feel like they weren't represented and I struggled a bit before landing on knights and princess birthday party. For Quinn's birthday weekend we got away to a water park as a family knowing we would have ...
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DIY Bath Bomb Recipe, Printable & Gift Idea
One of the coolest things about essential oils is the way you can incorporate them into so many things and experience amazing benefits at a fraction of the cost. Lavender is just eight cents a drop (wholesale). There are so many fun twists you can add when creating your own product. Today I'm going to share a DIY bath bomb recipe and a fun printable. DIY BATH BOMB SUPPLIES 1 cup citric acid 1 cup baking soda 1/2 cup corn starch 1/2 cup carrier oil (fractionated coconut ...
Living Room Refresh for $100
We had a bookshelf we inherited waiting to be painted, chalkboards hanging above a console because we had them and random stuff sitting on the console because that is what clean surfaces are for. My pillow covers were clashing with my carpet (online ordering error) and there were nail holes in desperate need of a patch and paint job. Last weekend I we put a little elbow grease in and around $100. I repotted a plant that desperately needed it and bought a basket at TJ maxx for $16 for the ...
Back to School Organization, Printables & Tips
Once August hits, the reality that summer is coming to a close and the school is just around the corner starts to sink in. These back to school organization, printables and tips will help you have your best year yet. This school year we will have three in school! Hudson will be half day with preschool, Eleanor will be in Kindergarten and Quinn will be in second grade! It isn't just school that is startings, but soccer and dance as well. If any of this sounds familiar you are going to want ...
Bookshelf, Globes & Plans
It has probably been close to six months since I got this hand-me-down bookshelf/cabinet. I was waiting for better weather to haul it outside and give it a paint job. Better weather has officially come and it is still sitting there. Hopefully by the end of the summer we will get it painted. I was thinking white, with a fun color back and some fresh new hardware. Also, not crazy about the current location (old picture, but you get the point). I really think the shelf should go ...