I can't believe it but red, pink, and hearts are already back in the stores! Hey, if it's all promoting "love" then that's a good thing right!? Anybody else see these cute little Valentine's Day mailboxes every year?? They are always such a huge hit with my kids. A few years back I bought … [Read more...]
Essential Oils….So What’s All the Hype About???
So maybe you have seen these little bottles around and wonder what's the big deal??? Or WHAT the heck are they??? Are they just the latest fad?? For me and my family this past year they have fit right into our non-toxic lifestyle change and we have all been absolutely loving the benefits!! A … [Read more...]
Why I Stopped Using Candles and Air Fresheners
It's that time of year again when everything is ALL ABOUT THE PUMPKIN! I love it from the smells, to the recipes, and the decor. For years I used scented candles and air fresheners all over my home, and my philosophy was THE MORE THE BETTER!!! I loved to just fully immerse my home in the smells of … [Read more...]
Natural Oven Cleaner
I love a clean house, but I am going to be totally real here and I have a confession to make. I never hardly ever clean my oven. Okay it's out....but I am turning over a new leaf. I think my biggest problem is out-of-site out-of-mind. When I am cleaning my kitchen I would always just forget. Or … [Read more...]
How I “Do” Laundry
This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support! Well we all know how to do the laundry, but I thought I would share how I "do" laundry so it doesn't start taking over your house and so you can also stay toxic free! Laundry can easily become an out of control problem if not … [Read more...]
Homemade Natural Lavender Deodorant
A few years back I made the switch to using and buying natural products for our family. It took some time but I slowly switched over all our personal care and cleaning products. I think one of the last products for me to switch over was my deodorant. I knew the deodorant I was using had … [Read more...]
Why I Love Apple Cider Vinegar
Sounds like a strange thing to love, right? Well it is true, I love Apple Cider Vinegar! Not so much the taste, even though I have learned to tolerate it and even kind of like it a little, but I love all the health benefits that goes with it! Now I am no doctor, and most of what I have … [Read more...]
How To…Reheat Pizza
This post contains my affiliate links. Thanks for your support! How to reheat leftover pizza....well, put it in the microwave right?? Yes, that totally works or you could try it the fire station way. Once you do you will never go back!! So the fire station way of reheating pizza involves … [Read more...]
How To Clean Your Cast Iron Skillet or Cookware
So I never grew up using cast iron to cook. My husband was introduced to cast iron about 10 years ago when he was hired on the fire department. All the fire stations in his department have huge cast iron skillets that they use to cook with. My husband likes using cast iron so much that we have … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Tea and Fondue Party
This post contains my affiliate links. Thanks for your support! This is a fun tradition I started several years back when I just had my two girls. The Valentine's Day I started this my Fireman was working so I wanted something to do with the girls that we could make into a fun tradition! So … [Read more...]
Candy Cane Reindeer Craft
When I was little I remember my mom and Grandma making these cute little candy cane reindeers. They are so simple but they can add such a fun touch to your tree, gift, or they make a cute centerpiece! You will need candy canes, brown pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and craft glue. Take … [Read more...]
10 Family Christmas Traditions
This post contains my affiliate links. I love everything about this season! The decorating, baking, music, lights, and most of all celebrating the birth of Jesus. I love traditions and making memories with my kids. I pray that this will be a time that they will always cherish too! I thought I … [Read more...]