Sustainable & Creative Living
I love mug cakes! Who doesn’t love cake?! And when it’s in a mug there’s no stress of baking an entire cake in the middle of the week when you get that craving for something sweet and delicious. This Easy Funfetti Mug Cake will hit the spot right when you need it the most. [Read more…]
St. Patrick’s Day is this week so I’m sharing one of my new favorite traditions with you because I just love how cute this St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Basket is.
As the mom of a 7-year-old boy, I just love making every holiday as special as possible so why stop at St. Patrick’s Day? In the morning, I make rainbow pancakes or waffles topped with whip cream, lucky charms, and sprinkles. The night before, I make green lemonade and rainbow ice cubes to go with breakfast. [Read more…]
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…]
With Halloween just around the corner and on a weekend this year, I’m always on the hunt for fun activities to make a fun day out of the spooky holiday. This week’s Halloween Jello Rescue is the perfect sensory activity that combines fun and learning without a huge mess. [Read more…]
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…]
Ever get stumped when it comes to giving someone a Valentine’s Day gift? Did you put all your best gift-giving ideas and money into Christmas gifts like most of us? This DIY Valentine’s Day Gift Basket is a simple and affordable gift you can put together for anyone on short notice and limited funds. You can buy most, if not all of the items, from your local Dollar Tree. This is especially a great little gift basket for kids.
Who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned Popsicle in the heat of summer? I used to make them a lot when the kids were little but not so much anymore. Until the other day, that is. I saw some cute, colorful silicone push up ice pop molds in a magazine a couple of months ago and, on a whim, I bought them. When they came in the mail, I decided to make myself this old favorite treat. These DIY Coffee Ice Pops are a perfect adult style refreshing summer treat. [Read more…]
I’ve always been one of those people who wash their hands a lot during the day, but now I do it even more. For a while, much like most of the country, I was concerned about running low on hand soap so I started making my own. It’s actually much easier than you might think it would be. This DIY Peppermint Hand Soap is simple to make, super affordable, and it’s free of the harsh ingredients that may be found [Read more…]
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…]
If you and your little ones are crafty, then this Paper Roll Caterpillar Pencil Holder is an easy craft you can make at home with items you probably already have in your supply. This little craft is one of my favorites for a few reasons. One, I can grab from my stock of saved up toilet paper and paper towel rolls and two, when it’s complete, it doesn’t have to end up in the trash! [Read more…]
If you or your little one loves Mo Willems’ classic children’s book Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, why not bring the beloved character to life with a fun and easy DIY Pigeon Costume? This homemade pigeon costume is perfect for book character days, Halloween, or just for some imaginative play!
This Chocolate Molten Mug Cake is one of my new favorite desserts! Its warm, chocolatey goodness is so yummy and fulfilling, and because it’s so simple to make—I want to [Read more…]
Learning to recognize sequences and patterns is an important part of beginning math skills. Even the simplest form of patterning can help a child learn and develop the skills they will need to master math concepts like times tables and addition. There are many ways to help your preschooler develop these skills without spending a lot of money. One of mine and my son’s favorite ways to practice learning sequences and patterns is with [Read more…]
