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Check out these family-friendly suggestions to help mom, dad and the kids enjoy their best lives!
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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 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…
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31-Day Spring Cleaning Challenge
Do you feel the little hint of spring in the air? After a long and cold winter, I’m ready to open the windows and let in some fresh air! Spring is all about hitting the refresh button, and that’s exactly what we’re going to do in our homes! I’ve put together a 31-day Spring Cleaning Challenge for anyone who is ready to get a head start on spring cleaning! How it works You can work through this challenge at your own pace, but each day of the challenge we will be focusing on one part of our home. During each day of the challenge, we will focus on deep cleaning…
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How to Homeschool on a Budget
If you’ve made the decision to homeschool your kids, then you may be feeling a little bit of financial overwhelm. If you are homeschooling multiple kids, then the cost of running your homeschool classroom can start to add up quickly. Running a homeschool classroom doesn’t need to break the bank! Here are some of my favorite tips to help you homeschool your kids on a budget. Scout the Internet for Freebies One of the benefits of living in a digital world is that there are a ton of great free printables and activities that you can use in your classroom. When I’m looking for ideas for lesson plans or something…
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10 Must-Haves Every Mom Should Carry in Her Bag
As a busy mom, your purse will soon become your battle station! You have to be ready for anything your kids might throw your way. Not having the right supplies can be the difference between a meltdown in the middle of the grocery store or a peaceful Monday afternoon. Here are 10 must-have items that every mom should carry in her bag. Snacks for the Kids (and myself) If you keep nothing else in your bag, keep snacks in there! There have been many times where even a quick trip out turns into a long day. My kids are always hungry so I keep a few snacks handy to tide…
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How to Look Put Together as a Mom
Every mom has been guilty of going out the door in your slippers or forgetting to brush your hair at least once! This is what mom life is like sometimes, and oversleeping or forgetting to take dinner out of the freezer happens. We all have those moms that we sit back and ask ourselves “How do they do it?” These moms always look like they have their lives together, the best brownies at the bake sale, and their kids look put together too! If you want to be that put together mom too, here is how to look put together as a mom. Simplify and streamline your hair and makeup…
