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I Know My Phone Number Printable

February 24, 2022 by Meagan Leave a Comment

If you’re a loyal follower, you know that we shared a great post with some different techniques on how to teach your child their phone a few years back. Back then I was showering thawed for printable worksheets to go along with my homeschooling efforts. But today I’m happy to be sharing my own printable worksheet that you can download to help when teaching your little one their own phone number(s). At the end of this post, you can find a link to our Test page which has this I Know My Phone Number Printable. [Read more…]

St. Patrick’s Day Puffy Paint Craft

February 18, 2022 by Meagan Leave a Comment

Today we’re sharing a fun St. Patrick’s Day Puffy Paint Craft! That’s right…puffy paint you can make at home or in the classroom because it’s super easy and only needs 2 ingredients.

This is a great activity for big and little kids who love to use their imagination through sensory play. Parents and teachers will love it because it’s inexpensive to put together and loads of fun. [Read more…]

10 Must Buy Kids Books For The Holiday Season

October 28, 2021 by Lisa Leave a Comment

If you’re like me, you’ve been looking forward to gift giving season and have probably bought at least a few items already. The kids and/or grandkids have, most likely, already have been dropping hints and circling items in the Christmas Amazon catalog. I’m always going to get my people a lot of what’s on their special list, but whether or not they’re on the list, books are always going to be part of my holiday giving. I’ve read many, many books over the years to my kids and grandson, as well as donating them to children in need, and these are some of my favorite.

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DIY Dryer Balls

August 6, 2021 by Lisa Leave a Comment

If you love simple DIYs that have a big payoff, put these DIY Dryer Balls at the top of your project list! They’re made from wool yarn which helps save money on energy costs by shortening your laundry’s drying time. Go ahead and ditch those costly dryer sheets because these will help soften your fabrics and reduce wrinkles. You can also add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to give your laundry a fresh scent! [Read more…]

5 Must-Have Gardening Tools

July 15, 2021 by Lisa 1 Comment

Gardening has always been a soothing and relaxing hobby and I find that when I’m gardening, the rest of my thoughts and worries just kind of drift away. Does anyone else feel that while taking part in a favorite hobby? If you can relate, and if that hobby is also gardening, then you’re in the right place. As a long-time gardener, I know how important it is to have the right tools to make the most out of my hobby and get the most done when I have a mission. In this post, you’ll find 5 of my favorite and in my opinion, must-have gardening tools.

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6 Easy Tips on How to Care for Succulents

June 4, 2021 by Lisa Leave a Comment

Succulents have been popular with house plant lovers for quite a while. What’s not to love? They’re beautiful, interesting, and come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Still, it seems like a lot of plant enthusiasts have a love/hate relationship with these green gems. When I profess my love for succulents, I usually get at least one or two, “I always kill my succulents” or “I just can’t grow those”. Succulents are actually simple to care for if you follow a few basic guidelines. Read these tips on How To Care For Succulents and start growing healthy plants right now:

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4 Reasons You Should Be Growing Microgreens

April 16, 2021 by Lisa Leave a Comment

Microgreens have become so popular lately. It seems like I see or hear about them everywhere. Microgreens are baby vegetable greens (or plants) that are harvested about two weeks after sprouting from their seeds. This is just after the first set of leaves develops. After I looked into what these greens were, I bought some at my local health food store. These amazing little plants are so healthy and tasty that I started growing them on my own. [Read more…]

Homemade Ginger Tea

March 12, 2021 by Lisa 1 Comment

It may be early spring, but it’s always a good time for a cup of hot (or cold) tea. This Homemade Ginger Tea has a unique taste that’s a combination of mild sweetness and pungent pepperiness. Just add a little honey to bring out the sweetness and cut down on the spiciness. There’s no right or wrong way to drink tea. It’s all delicious! [Read more…]

Under the Sea Sensory Bin

March 5, 2021 by Meagan Leave a Comment

One of my favorite things to create is sensory bins. I’m fascinated with a small box containing lots of little toys that can keep kids busy for long periods of time. And when they’re done you just pack everything up in the box and on the shelf it goes. This Under the Sea Sensory Bin is one of my favorites. [Read more…]

DIY Decorative Apples

December 11, 2020 by Lisa Leave a Comment

Just after Thanksgiving, we start decorating our home for Christmas. We never do it all at once, but instead, take our time and enjoy the process itself. When the big day actually gets closer, we may make some natural or edible decorations for an extra festive feel. These DIY Decorative Apples add just the right amount of sparkle as a holiday centerpiece or [Read more…]

DIY Green Pest Control

August 14, 2020 by Lisa Leave a Comment

We’re deep into summer, and the dog days of August, with its heat, sun, and, of course, bugs! Here in Florida we also have a lot of rain in August so we definitely have a lot of bugs. Just like us, ants and cockroaches want to stay dry too. They actually want to stay alive-not drown outside in their flooded homes. So, they make their way into our homes. DIY Green Pest Control to [Read more…]

Refill a Bean Bag Chair Without the Mess

June 26, 2020 by Meagan Leave a Comment

If you have kids, I’m sure you have or have had a bean bag chair in your home at one point or another. If you’re like me, you’ve probably tried and failed a few times when refilling bean bag chairs or ottomans. And then finally given up and just Amazon Primed a new one after the huge mess you just created all over the floor. Well, if you’re tired of replacing your bean bag chairs and ottomans every year, check out the easiest and fastest way to [Read more…]

10 Tips To Make Fresh Flowers Last Longer

February 13, 2020 by Lisa 1 Comment

Whether or not it’s a special holiday like Valentine’s Day or a birthday, it always feels good to receive a bouquet of fresh flowers as a gift. If you’re like me, you’re all smiles when you get one. Also, if you’re like me, you want your blooms to last as long as possible. These 10 Tips To Make Fresh Flowers Last Longer will help prolong the life of your bouquet. [Read more…]

I Know My Phone Number Printable

St. Patrick’s Day Puffy Paint Craft

10 Must Buy Kids Books For The Holiday Season

DIY Dryer Balls

5 Must-Have Gardening Tools

6 Easy Tips on How to Care for Succulents

4 Reasons You Should Be Growing Microgreens

Homemade Ginger Tea

Under the Sea Sensory Bin

DIY Decorative Apples

DIY Green Pest Control

Refill a Bean Bag Chair Without the Mess

10 Tips To Make Fresh Flowers Last Longer

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