4 Reasons You SHould have Your Milk Delivered

There was a day and age where the only way milk made it from the farm to the kitchen table was because your friendly...

How Many Foster Kids Can You Help?

  When your work is about motivating and maximizing a child’s potential, you just may be on to something greater outside of the typical family unit....

Seven Ways to Prevent the Stress of being a WAHM

It’s been said to be the best of both worlds — being able to work from home while also being home with your children...

Growing A Greener World Through Coffee

  Organic gardening, environmental stewardship, canning and preserving the harvest – improving how we live on this planet is Joe Lamp’l’s biggest passion. Showcasing his...

5 Ways to Better Organize Your Craft Storage

  Many craft projects require purchasing items in bulk or tools that can be used for more than one project. After a few months of...

4 TIPS FOR TALKING TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT EATING MEAT

One evening at the dinner table your child will inevitably ask where food comes from. The mashed potatoes and green beans are easy to...

6 Musts for Achieving a Beautiful Lawn

It wasn’t too long ago that the patriarch in the family was considered the go-to caretaker for all things lawn-related, as it was seen...

The Best Flowers For Spring Gardens

Spring is in the air and as the weather turns warmer it is time to start planning what improvements you’d like to make to...

Houseplant Safety for Pets

You love your furry kids, your cats and dogs. When trying to add a little more life to your home with the help of...

NATURAL ROLLED OATS MUFFINS

Pretty much every kid in the world is born with a genuine sweet tooth. Often times, it’s difficult to get your toddler to eat...

10 ways to Prepare Your Family for Natural Disasters

We all want to keep our families safe and we do our best to prepare for whatever comes our way. Even though meteorologists work...

5 Tips for Taking Care of Your Chandelier

  Chandeliers from Lumens of any style and size make a room look elegant and grand. But if you’ve owned a chandelier for any length...

Taco Tuesday: 6 Easy Twists on a Weekday Favorite

Taco Tuesday! So much fun to say, but after several weeks in a row with little to no variation, what once was novel becomes mundane. It’s...

HOW TO MAKE A RIBBON WREATH FOR LESS THAN $15

Springtime is right around the corner, and that gives us the itch to take down our dreary winter décor and replace it with all...

5 BENEFITS OF RAISING BACKYARD CHICKENS

Ask anyone who raises backyard chickens and they’ll tell you how much they love their flock. You’ll probably get more information than you bargained...

How To Clean Makeup Brushes & Makeup Using One Household Ingredient

If you find yourself with a breakout, you should think twice about using your makeup to cover up the blemishes. It could be the culprit! ...

Ten Busy Bag Ideas for Preschoolers

Looking to catch a minute to yourself? With little ones in the home, doing anything by yourself is a daily challenge. Forget cleaning the...

4 DIY Natural Face Scrubs

Looking for a cure for dull and dry skin in these harsh winter months? Face scrubs will exfoliate and hydrate your skin, leaving it feeling...

BEER BATTER BUTTERSCOTCH PANCAKES

If your family loves pancakes, and you’re looking for something extra special to serve this winter during Sunday brunch, our Beer Batter Butterscotch Pancakes...

5 Ways to Save Money On Your Home Electricity Bill

We have entered the winter months and when the weather outside becomes frightful, our monthly utility bills do the same. We have put together...

14 Boy Approved DIY Valentine’s

While no busy mom and family has tons of time for yet another project to add to our lists, we’re here to prove that DIY Valentines...

Life Changing Hot Chocolate

Thick, rich, and delicious. Cioccolata Calda, also known as Italian hot chocolate, is hot chocolate like no other. Unlike the traditional American hot chocolate,...

The Simple Closet Audit

The New Year is in full swing. This is a great time to start fresh and do a little clean up with every aspect of...

The Effects of Clutter (and how to manage it)

As the confetti flew and the ball dropped on New Year’s Eve, resolutions were made and announced for all to hear. For some reason,...

Cleaning House With Kids Underfoot

Have you heard this before? Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.  – Phyllis Diller Or how...

Meatless Monday Simple Soups to Keep You Warm this Winter

With colder weather settling in, we welcome a warm, home-cooked meal any time. But, with the busy-ness of everyday life, sometimes it’s just easier...

HOW TO MAKE EXTRA CASH IN TIME FOR HOLIDAYS

We all do our best to put away a bit of cash throughout the year so that the holiday rush doesn’t catch us off...

3 Ways To Enjoy Holiday Parties With Food Sensitivities

  It can be daunting to think of all the food pushed at you, enticing you to take at least a bite of everything in...

4 Holiday Treats to get the Kids into the Kitchen

  Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without baking some fun and tasty holiday goodies! By inviting kids into the kitchen, it creates togetherness for the family...

Five Tips To Save Money on your Cell Phone Service

Our cell phone is like an extra appendage. It’'s the one thing that can leave you feeling incomplete if you leave the house without...

Fabulous Fall Bread Recipes

We love everything about fall: the smells, the decor a, d the baking. But, nothing quite says “fall” like whipping up some fall-inspired bread recipes!...

3 EASY VEGETARIAN DISHES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

If you’re a vegetarian, the holidays can be downright depressing. With turkey and ham being the main event at Thanksgiving and Christmas, vegetarians are...

WHAT HOLIDAY DANGERS ARE LURKING IN YOUR HOME?

The holidays can be a magical time, filled with special family gatherings, tasty food, beautiful decorations and thoughtful gifts. But lurking behind every lighted...

SAUERKRAUT SOUP – THE PERFECT SUNDAY FOOTBALL CHILI ALTERNATIVE

Fall is here! That means changing leaves, sweaters and boots, bonfires, football… and soup! That’s right – soup. Ditch the chili this football Sunday...

Making the Most of Your Holiday Decor

It’s that time of year again when we drag out the dusty bins stuffed with trimmings, stockings, and delicate keepsake ornaments. While the task...

Easy Homemade Autumn Potpourri

  The undeniable smell of autumn is in the air. The cool crisp breeze, the cider and apples are all a warm reminder that fall is...