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10 Practical Things All Moms Should Do Every Day
Being a mom isn’t always a breeze. In fact, most of the time it’s pretty crazy. When things get busy, sometimes we need to get back to basics and reorient ourselves. There are a few small things that you can do to make your mom life a whole lot easier! Here are 10 practical things all moms should do every day. Get up before your kids I know that this means having to get up early! Trust me, this will be the best part of your day! Getting up before your kids will give you quiet time to do whatever it is you want to do! Sneak in a workout,…
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Spring Homeschool Field Trip Ideas
Spring is here, and as the weather starts to get warmer it’s harder to resist the urge to head outside. Spring is the perfect season to head outside and enjoy the fresh air! When spring fever hits our household, we look for field trip ideas that are great for our homeschool classroom. If you are looking for a few spring homeschool field trip ideas, here are five great trips to take with your kids! Visit a nature center During the spring months, nature centers usually have extended hours and sometimes special events! Take your kids to a local botanical garden, arboretum, butterfly garden, or another nature center in your area.…
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10 Tips for Living With Less Plastic
Plastic waste has a huge impact on the environment. Most plastic is not biodegradable, and can sit in a landfill for decades! In the world, there is over 300 million tons of plastic produced each year, most of which will end up in landfills where they can’t be recycled, or in the oceans. About 50% of the plastic used is only used once before being thrown away! Living with less plastic isn’t difficult, and can help save the environment! Here are 10 tips for living with less plastic. Avoid bulky and unnecessary packaging If you have ever bought anything from Costco or Sam’s Club, then you know the frustration of…
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How to Spring Clean Your Home Naturally
It’s finally time to spring clean your home, but when you open up your cleaning closet you are met with a bunch of chemical-filled cleaners! Cleaning your home naturally will not only keep those harmful toxins and chemicals out of the air but help you save money! Spring is finally here and some of you may be anxious to get started on your spring cleaning! If you are looking for a Spring Cleaning Challenge to help you get started, don’t miss my 31 Day Spring Cleaning Challenge. If you are ready to get started on your spring cleaning but don’t want to fill your home with chemical-filled cleaners, here is…
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How to Dress for Spring When It’s Still Cold Out
Spring is right around the corner! I’m already looking forward to saying goodbye to those cold winter days and bringing out the sundresses and my favorite floral prints. Depending on where you live, the weather might not have received the memo that we’ve moved on into spring yet! If it’s still feeling like winter where you live, I’m going to show you how to dress for spring when it’s still cold out! Choose light layers Spring is notorious for having weather that is a bit all over the place. In the morning it could be 30 degrees, but by the afternoon it’s already up to 60! This can make it…
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How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day As A Family
When you have kids, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day stops becoming about drinking green beer and starts to look a little bit different. In Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day focuses more on family, friends, history, and the abundance of food than it does on alcohol. St. Patrick’s Day is known as the Feast of St. Patrick, and is supposed to be a feast day instead. If you are looking for ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as a family this year, here are a few ideas! Feast for St. Patrick’s Day As I mentioned earlier, St. Patrick’s day is known as a feast day. In Ireland, they spend the day focusing on…
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25 St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and now is the perfect time to start thinking about what kind of recipes you want to make! St. Patrick’s Day, also known as the Feast of Saint Patrick, is held to honor the death of Saint Patrick. Considering that it’s the Feast of Saint Patrick, what better way to celebrate than with delicious food? Whether you are hosting a party or just making a few fun recipes for your kids, these recipes are perfect! All of the recipes on this list would work great for any adult-only party or family gathering. If you are looking for craft ideas for your kids, check out…
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5 Tips for Getting Ready in 5 Minutes
We’ve all had those mornings where we overslept or just didn’t leave enough time to get ready. Regardless of your reason for being short on time, you need to be able to get ready as quickly as possible! I’ve put together five of my best tips for getting ready in just five minutes! These are perfect for days when you need to rush out the door, but still look put together! 1. Wash your face and moisturize Take the time to wash your face and moisturize even if you’re short on time. This small step will take about a minute if you are in a rush, but this is going…
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20 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids
Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate one of the luckiest days of the year? St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and one of the ways we like to celebrate is by doing a few fun crafts and activities in our homeschool classroom. There are so many great crafts out there to help your kids celebrate the luck of the Irish in a fun way! These crafts would be great for kids of any age or any gender! Here are 20 St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids. 1. Paper Bowl Leprechaun by I Heart Crafty Things 2. Coffee Filter Shamrock by Housing a Forest 3. Toilet Paper Leprechaun…
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How We Are Using Essential Oils in My Home
We have a blended family in our home. Living with a son with ADHD and arthritis, a teenager with acne, a little girl with scars on her face and legs, myself who has hypothyroidism, and my husband who needs muscle and joint support, we are always looking for ways to take better care of ourselves. I have been using essential oils in my home for years and I firmly believe in their use for both my family and myself, but it took me years to get into a good routine of regular oil usage. Finding a plan that was both easy to implement and easy to remember was a real…
