Sustainable & Creative Living
As we, as a society, continue to look at screens more and more, I think it’s safe to say it’s not always comfortable for long periods of time. Computer screens at work, cell phones in our free time – the bright blue light can be so harsh on the eyes, causing headaches and keeping us awake at night. [Read more…]
Baked zucchini is a great side dish with just about any meal. We like to eat it with chicken, turkey burgers, and even just as a snack by itself. One of my favorite and more go-to ways to serve roasted zucchini is tossed in olive oil, with a little parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. I thought I’d try making it a bit different and it turns out, these Mini Zucchini Pizzas were a hit! Even my 6 year old loved them. [Read more…]
Halloween is just around the corner and I’m getting excited for a day filled with fun activities, games, and dressing up of course. We like to make pizzas and decorate cookies (pre-made of course) in preparation for a night of dress-up and make-believe. In addition to some of the crafts I have planned, I’m adding this Kindergarten Halloween Worksheet Pack. [Read more…]
It’s Fall ya’ll! That means warm sweaters, pumpkin spice, and yummy soups that warm your soul. This Lentil Stew is one of my family’s favorite go-to recipes when the cool weather starts to roll in. I like to serve it with warm biscuits or bread for a more fulfilling meal. Check out this delicious recipe below. [Read more…]
I’m sharing another playful vinegar and baking soda activity for the little ones this Halloween. It’s a Halloween Potion Explosion for those who love baking soda experiments as much as we do.
Due to COVID-19, we opted to stay home last Halloween and par-take in Halloween festivities with some fun family games, movies, and Halloween crafts. We had so much fun last year that we’ve decided to do the same thing this year. Which means I’ll be adding this Halloween Potion Explosion activity to the list of things to do this Halloween.
This classic baking soda and vinegar science experiment never gets old in our house—we just find new ways to put a new spin on an old favorite. Today we’re sharing this easy Fizzy Shapes Kids Science Experiment to show the reaction of a base and acid. We use some cookie cutters and plastic molds to form baking soda shapes, freeze them, and then watch the science happen as we mix baking soda and vinegar! [Read more…]
If you’ve got a LEGO lover at home, surprise them on their special day with this Lego Birthday Present Scavenger Hunt. The printable with clues is totally free! [Read more…]
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…]
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.
For early readers, like my 5-year-old, letters and beginning letter sounds are the foundation for reading. I have found that for my little one when he practices writing his letters, it also helps activate and reinforce the method of memorizing the sounds each letter makes. This free printable- Roll and Write Letter Practice- is a fun activity that not only helps your early reader develop their writing skills needed for reading. [Read more…]
Summer is almost in full swing! That means it’s time for backyard barbecues and beach days. It’s also time for summertime treats and sweets. Make any goodie taste better this season by adding this Basil Mint Sugar to it. [Read more…]
Summer is just around the corner and that means lots of goodies from the garden. Some of those delicious goodies are fresh herbs! There’s nothing like the scent and taste of sweet basil at this time of year. This Homemade Basil Pesto is the perfect sauce for easy summertime meals.
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…]
