Sustainable & Creative Living
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…]
With in-person Santa visits on the decline this year, maybe you’re opting for a phone or video chat instead. This free Printable Letter From Santa is the perfect addition to get your little one in the spirit.
It’s that time of year again- Christmastime! And if you’ve got little ones in your home they’re probably looking forward to their annual visit with good ole St. Nick. It’s the only time of year when they get to get up close and personal with the legendary man himself. The only problem is, [Read more…]
Thanksgiving is all about turkey, pumpkin pie, and family. It’s also the time of year when I like to take the opportunity to teach my little one exactly what being thankful is all about. We spend the whole month of November concentrating on what it means to be thankful and what we are thankful for. I love incorporating everything from the Mayflower voyage in 1620 to the [Read more…]
I’m always on the hunt for healthy and filling snacks to curb my appetite. Nut blends, like this Fall Trail Mix, are one of my favorite go-to snacks to grab when I’m on the move. They’re fast and filling and especially great for beach days, the park, or in between meals. I love to swap out ingredients depending on the season and [Read more…]
Now that pumpkin spice season is officially in full swing, you’re probably enjoying this fall favorite every chance you can! There are pumpkin spice donuts, cookies, yogurt, cereal, and, of course, the popular pumpkin spice latte! So, if you love pumpkin spice flavor and you’re sick of spending all that cash on your daily coffee run, you’ll love this Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Blend!
I love the Dash cooking products, especially the Mini Pumpkin Waffle Maker. Being that it’s almost Halloween and before you know it Christmas will be right around the corner, I just had to get my Mini Pumpkin Waffle Maker out and share this amazing recipe with you. It makes the cutest little Mini Pumpkin Waffles that are perfect for my son and even a quick snack for me. The recipe that comes with the waffle maker is loaded with sugar so I [Read more…]
It’s always fun to do crafty fall decorations, especially at Halloween. Whether it’s spooky goblins and ghouls or creepy black cats and jack-o-lanterns, there’s never enough Halloween décor to fill up my house during the trick-or-treating season. There is always a plethora of awesome kid’s crafts to choose from but what if you have teens in your house or even a full-grown adult with a child-like spirit roaming the halls? These DIY Tie Dye Halloween Ghosts are the perfect little craft for older kids, teens, and even parents!
Breakfast is one of my favorite meals to experiment with. Usually, I like to eat the same thing for a while and then switch it up for fun. This week I’m indulging in a little pumpkin spice and dark chocolate with my morning muffin. Looking for something to spice up your morning fill, check out this amazingly yummy Chocolate & Pumpkin Spice English Muffins recipe. [Read more…]
Everyone’s time is valuable to them and no one I know wants to waste theirs. Right? So, we’re always trying to make the most of our 24 hours-making lists, multitasking, organizing, and problem solving. Me [Read more…]
Things are about to get spooky with this super fun Spooky Halloween Scavenger Hunt for kids. It’s got everything from haunted ghosts and sweet candy corn to scary skeletons and goopy eyeballs. This is a great activity for kids of all ages. Bring it trick or treating, or on your next evening walk through the neighborhood. If you’re skipping the door to door festivities this year, plan a scavenger hunt around your home or outdoors in the yard. The first to finish can collect a treasure box full of [Read more…]
They’re screaming and crying, kicking and hitting, face bright red, and tears streaming down their face. And just like that, you’re in the midst of a full-blown tantrum. This is when I calmly and quietly walk to the Calm Down Basket, take my crazed child “nicely” by any limb I can get a grip on, and [Read more…]
I know it’s always weird to see the words breakfast and cookie together, side by side, but don’t let the word cookie fool you here. This on the go Oatmeal Coconut Breakfast Cookie is delicious and healthy! What’s even better is that it’s super quick to make and “bake” in the [Read more…]
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…]
