Sustainable & Creative Living
If you have a student in a second, third, or fourth grader who needs extra practice with their multiplication facts then you’ve come to the right place. Since practicing their multiplication tables to the point of quick recall is the goal, kids need to be drilled every day on multiplication facts. Repetition builds familiarity. In this post, you can find a Multiplication Facts Worksheet Bundle to help your student practice their times tables and reach their goal.
The holiday season is almost here! Whether you’re an early shopper or a last-minute shopper, we’ve got you covered with some great and useful stocking stuffers for girls. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite gifts your girls will love. The best thing is, they’ll fit right in their stockings! We’ve included a variety of items that any girl would love to find in her stocking this holiday season. Check out our suggestions and get a jump on your holiday shopping!
Halloween is right around the corner and you know what that means: it’s time to decorate! I’m still looking for cute ways to make my house spooky, and I’m loving this Styrofoam Ball Spider. It’s easy to make and would add a spooky touch to your entryway, hallway, or outdoor space.
The holidays are almost here! That means it’s time for parties and get-togethers, and that also means it’s time to start thinking about gifts. One of the gifts that some of us tend to forget until the last minute is a thoughtful hostess gift. We all want to give something gracious and personal to our hostess, but no one wants to look like they just ran into the grocery store and grabbed the first bottle of wine they could find. With these three recipes, you can make your DIY Simmer Pot Gift! Keep the ingredients on hand and put them together quickly and easily for your next holiday get-together.
This easy DIY Fruit and Veggie Wash is made with items you probably already have in your pantry, so there’s no excuse for not washing your fruits and vegetables before each use. This simple wash is a great way to remove pesticides, dirt, and other contaminants from the surface of your produce. Plus, it’s easy to make and inexpensive.
Table salt is a natural product that can be used for so many things around your home. So, with the rising interest in eliminating toxic chemicals from our routines and in our homes, I’m eager to share a list of 10 Ways to Use Table Salt at Home. Some of my favorites are natural cleaning methods but I bet there are some you’ll be surprised to know.
A few weeks into the new school year, I realized that our family was struggling to adjust to the increased amount of homework that our third grader was getting. It was difficult to juggle the new after-school routine, homework, and our existing sports and music lessons. To help us stay on track, I created this Printable Homework Calendar. It has helped our family tremendously.
Organizing any part of our living or work areas can feel overwhelming. Keeping our office or home office organized usually feels more stressful because no one wants important tasks or paperwork to fall through the cracks. The purpose of being organized is to be able to find the things we need when we need them and then, hopefully, be more productive. I don’t know about you, but when I can get more things done with less stress, I’m able to spend time with the people I care about while enjoying life more. It also feels good to have a neat and attractive workspace. If this sounds good to you, check out my go-to 10 Office Organization Ideas and keep your office organized and clutter-free.
When your fingernails are dry and brittle, and your cuticles are all cracked and bleeding, it’s no fun. And it’s not pretty either. But you can fix that by using cuticle oil to moisturize your cuticles. Use it as often as you can, especially when it’s dry out. Here’s a super simple recipe for DIY Cuticle Oil.
Looking to make your rings sparkle but don’t have time to go to a jeweler? I’ve got a super simple DIY Ring Cleaner that uses only two ingredients! It’s a great way to clean your rings at home and save yourself some cash and a trip to the jewelry store. You’ll be amazed at how easy and effective this simple solution works.
The end of summer is just about here, and the hustle and bustle of back to school is in full swing. Before you know it, the holidays and all their preparations will be full steam ahead. Before all that craziness piles on to your schedule, take some time out to pamper yourself. make plans to work in pampering before, during, and after all the daily to do get overwhelming. Take a look at this list of 50 Ways to Pamper Yourself as a Woman and make your pampering plan of action!
If you’re heading to the beach this summer, be sure to pack an extra bucket to collect some sand to make this Easy DIY Beach Sand Slime. It’s a quick, easy, and fun activity that will keep your kids (and maybe even you!) entertained for hours. It’s even a great sensory tool for adults!
These adorable DIY Beach Sand Handprint Ornaments are so fun and easy to make with little kids. They’re perfect to make while on vacation at the beach or even at home in your backyard sandbox. These make the perfect beach vacation keepsake to look back on when the kids are all grown up. They’re so simple to make, and the result is really cute. All you need is a few inexpensive materials and a little time.
