Kid’s Behavior Chart
A behavior chart can be a really fun and interactive way to help your kids stay on track, and can be used in a variety of ways. Are you trying to encourage your child to practice the piano? Make the…
Category Around The House
Pinterest Collaboration: Houseplants with Bobby Pathammavong
A few months ago, we collaborated with guest poster Bobby Pathammavong on a Pinterest board featuring one of her obsessions, the great outdoors. This month, we’re teaming up with Bobby again on a new collaboration board themed after another one…
DIY Reusable Dryer Sheets
As a mom of a toddler, I do a lot of laundry. I spend a lot of time in our laundry room washing, folding and sorting clothes – not to mention the time spent running to the store for more…
DIY Guest Welcome Boxes
Having guests is always exciting, especially for my younger children who very kindly give up their beds and rooms to find other cozy places to sleep… such as the couch and floor in my bedroom! I think it’s so important…
Esoteric Magnet Sets
I’ve been realizing recently just how fun the customizable button magnets from evermine.com can be. I’m currently in the middle of a years-and-years-long medical program in natural medicine. In fact, I’m studying two forms of medicine that are not well…
Simple Gift: Personalized Coasters
I hear 30 is the new 20. What do you think? A couple years into my fourth decade, I still sometimes feel like a kid, but I’d say there have been a few shifts since the 30s hit. Among my…
Kid’s Party Idea: Monster Repellent Spray
Monsters don’t have to be scary. I mean, look at Cookie Monster. Unless you are a cookie you are pretty much safe from that gravel-voiced blue monster. There are lots of cute creatures that can be used to decorate a…
Herbal Bath Salts – Tea Tub Time
For some people, there’s not much that is more relaxing and rejuvenating than a hot bath, and there’s something rad about giving someone permission to take that special time for themselves. That’s why I love the idea of giving herbal…
Homemade Cool Mint Toothpaste
I keep seeing natural toothpaste recipes floating around, and I’ve been eager to try them. Toothpaste is just one of those things I cannot go without, and as I have swapped most of my skincare and health products for natural,…
Stinky Dog Spray
Is there a dog in your life with embarrassing odor? Well, you can discretely help out the little stinker with the gift of this Doggie Deodorant! I made up a bunch of these lavender and lemon scented sprays for the…
Passover Cleaning Kit
Keep Calm and Clean On! That’s my motto when it comes to Passover cleaning. I’ll admit, it sure is hard to inspire children to clean. I don’t just mean cleaning up their toys. I mean, REALLY cleaning in preparation for…
“Flea B Gone” Shampoo
I’m always looking for homemade gifts I can give to people for their dogs. This all-natural shampoo is packed with essential oils that fleas hate, but the castile soap is kind to fur. It has a fresh scent and it…
Homemade Hand Sanitizer with Thieves Oil
Have you heard of Thieves Oil? I hadn’t heard of it until this year. Friends rave about its super powers for fighting off those bad bugs that give us the sniffles. Then, with this cold and flu season, my usual…
DIY Granite Counter Cleaner
When I moved into my new house, I was happy to finally have granite counter tops, the gorgeous rock-turned-showpiece that made cleaning up the kitchen a bit more pleasant. I also love how low-maintenance it is, and that I can…
Toothbrush I.D. Labels
A few months ago, I used a couple sets of labels from Evermine.com to settle an oft-erupting disagreement between my sweetheart and I. How? Toothbrush ID labels. Call me a germophobe or paranoid, but to me, its deplorable for someone…
Easy Air Fresheners
I have a small powder room on the main floor of my house. It’s a luxury that I’m still getting used to because my last house had one tiny bathroom that everyone in the house used daily and our guests…
Grapefruit Handsoap
This past year I started making my own liquid handsoap and was totally impressed by how easy and inexpensive it is. It’s so practical, in fact, that I now use only my own liquid handsoap at home. Recently, I used…
Pocket Findings: A Laundry Room Collection Jar
I find a dime in the bottom of the washing machine on a pretty regular basis. It’s not much, but it’s far better than some of the other things that have been put through the wash that I missed. Some…
DIY Fingernail Polish Remover Favors
This is a really easy and fairly inexpensive do-it-yourself project that can be used for party favors. I made them for a teen’s birthday, but it can also be given at bridal showers, baby showers and even a bat mitzvah.…
Simple Gift: Fall Cooking Class Favors
Cooking classes are so much fun! Think about it: all you do is talk about food, ingredients and how to mix and match the smells, textures and flavors! And of course, tasting is just as much fun as cooking (or…