10 Homemade Cleaners to Save Money! Looking to save money? Starting with your cleaning cabinet. Now open it up, how many items in there have you used a few times hated and never used again? How much did they cost $4? $8? Even products you love still cost an arm and a leg! Learn to make your own at home from simple items that clean just as well OR BETTER! Here are my favorite 10 Homemade Cleaners to Save Money! Related: 12 Out of the Box Uses for Rubbing Alcohol Stain Remover - I had a hard time giving up my stain remover, it had gotten EVERYTHING out! But when I started making my own with this recipe it was the easiest thing I've ever done! Oven Cleaner - This stuff won't send you running for the windows like many oven cleaners I have used. Plus it works great! Toilet … [Read more...]
Top 21 Gift Ideas for Crafters They Will Love!
Do you have a crafter in your life who is a bit hard to shop for? These gift ideas for crafters are ones they will love and give them inspiration well into the next year. This is one of our many gift guides on our Ultimate List of the Gift Guides. Top 21 Gift Ideas for Crafters They Will Love! Do you know a sewer in your life? They will probably go crazy over this Sewing Clock. I love this 365 Simple Handmade Projects. This is perfect for the newer crafter in your life. Pedal to the Metal shirt is perfect for the crafter in your life. They’re going to love it. Related: 27 Perfect Gift Ideas for Coffee Lovers For All Budgets Do you know someone that adores paint pens? If so, grab them these and stock that craft lover up! Sometimes you just need a few … [Read more...]
21 Amazingly Perfect Gift Ideas for a Newborn Baby
I don't know about you but I tend to find is hardest to get gifts for babies. That is why I took the time to find my favorite gift ideas for a newborn baby to make your holiday shopping easier in this holiday gift guide. For even more gift ideas see our other gift guides. 21 Amazingly Perfect Gift Ideas for a Newborn Baby Ok, I am loving a few of these items! The Teach My Baby kit is one of my favorites I reviewed their Teach my Kindergartener one and LOVED IT! Another cute one if the sing bath at the end! Make sure to let me know which ideas are your favorites! Teach My Baby - Teach My kits has a baby one that is perfect for teaching things like body parts, first word, numbers and more. They have it set up to do it in a fun way that your little one will want to … [Read more...]
20 of the Most Awesome Best Friend Gifts Amazon Has
We all have that BFF, Bestie, whatever you call her that we know like the back of our hand. The problem when shopping for her is generally she knows what you are going to get her before you do because you know what is on her wishlist and she knows your budget! So how do your surprise her? With one of the most awesome Best Friend Gifts Amazon has to offer of course! This gift list is one of our many on our Ultimate List of the Best Gift Guides 20 of the Most Awesome Best Friend Gifts Amazon Has These gifts are fun and will even pamper her a bit because every BFF needs some pampering. Since these are all on Amazin you can save up your free Amazon Gift Cards to get her the perfect gift! You Are My Person Keychain - With the famous Grey's Anatomy line this … [Read more...]
33 Transformers Gifts for Kids They Will Love
Something about Transformers is just so much fun. Action, adventure, and amazing technology combine into the perfect thriller. Transformers has captivated generations and these Transformers gifts will help you find the perfect gift for your Transformers fan of any age. Transformers Gifts for Kids They Will Love Snag the classic Transformers: The Movie 30th Anniversary Edition for some fun that the whole family can love. Snag the Transformers 5-Movie Collection [Blu-ray] complete with the digital codes for on the go viewing. Nothing like an Autobot Drift action figure to make your kid's action play all that much more fun. Related: Amazing Upcycled Hot Wheels Cars Picture Frame Idea Dress up as everyone's favorite Bumblebee for some live action role play … [Read more...]
13 of the Best Gifts for Taco Lovers
Taco Tuesday is a pretty big thing now. So if you are lost on what to get someone on your list but they are a big Taco Tuesday fan then check out these gifts for taco lovers they are sure to be a hit! 13 of the Best Gifts for Taco Lovers This is one of our many gift guides we have huge gift guide directory for you to use as well! Taco Pattern Aviator Sunglasses Cap - My son thought this was the coolest hat, the fact he is obsessed with sunglasses right now might have helped. TriceraTACO Taco Holder - Every taco lover needs a good taco holder. This one doubles for any dino lover too! Taco Accent Pillow - I have to wonder if this would have you waking up craving tacos in the middle of the night? It's a great talking piece … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Flintstones Costumes – Fred and Wilma Costume
On the hunt for the cutest costume for your kids? You should try dressing them up in a Fred and Wilma costume! Talk about taking me back to my childhood! These easy DIY Flintstones Costumes make me wish I had them for Halloween growing up! I LOVED the Flintstones (and still do!) Easy DIY Flintstones Costumes - Fred and Wilma Costume I have to say I have seen some super cute Halloween costumes out on Pinterest, then I to check out the directions and I feel like they are in an entirely different language! So that I why I wanted to make these Flinstones Costumes as easy as possible! Both your Fred and Wilma costume are made pretty much the same way with a few cuts and very little stitch work. If you are 100% against using a sewing machine you can use hot glue to put your Fred and Wilma … [Read more...]
Fall Slime Using Fall Leaves – No Borax!
I love fall. The cool weather, the clothes, the pumpkins, the food, and of course the leaves. So in honor of my love of fall, I thought I'd get my kids excited too with some fall slime. My kids love slime sometimes a little much, and slime in my 3-year-olds hair is very much a reality in my house on slime days! Fall Slime Using Fall Leaves - No Borax! No borax slime has been a big deal in my house I hate the idea of my kids playing with something that has that kind of chemical in it. Now I know glue and the liquid starch have chemicals too. I get it so I have been looking into edible slime. My kids love this Nutella edible slime. It's only 2 ingredients and completely edible! While I personally like making this fall slime with the leaves as seen in the pictures you can also … [Read more...]
How to Start Homeschooling – 8 Things You Need to Know
Are you starting to think about homeschooling? If so, good for you! Millions of Americans are already homeschooling their kids. Homeschooling is a way of life. When you are looking at how to start homeschooling, there are so many facts to consider. Like any good parent, most people do research before they just jump into something. Instead of making you search the whole Internet for the low down on homeschooling, I decided to put together a good resource for you right here. How to Start Homeschooling - 8 Thing You Need to Know Related: Largest List of Good Report Card Freebies – 30+ Freebies!!!! Best Resources for Beginners Homeschool.com - It makes sense that one of the best websites out there is called Homeschool.com for homeschooling. Check it out, lots of cool resources … [Read more...]
Canning Apple Butter Recipe and Tips
I tried apple butter at a restaurant years ago and fell in love with it. So I made it in huge batches and started canning apple butter. Below I share my recipe and tips. Many say you shouldn't can apple butter but as long as you get it past 248 degrees to kill botulism you will be fine. Do the sight and sniff test when opening ANY canned item and if an item doesn't seal properly put it in the fridge and use within 5 days. In 2015 there was only 140 deaths caused by botulism...and of those 140, only 2 were home canning related. One was due to improper processing times and the other was because they ate after the jar had unsealed. If you don't want to can it, you can store it in a mason jar and freeze it for storage if you have the room. Related: Amazing Apple … [Read more...]