As Spring approaches, it is best to get ahead of the hot summer months and be prepared for any air conditioner troubleshooting you might need to pull off. When summer heat blasts, the last thing you want is a malfunctioning air conditioner. While some issues require professional attention, many common problems can be tackled with …
Buying in bulk is a great idea for the environment, as well as your bank account! I love to reuse things like soap dispensers and just refill them instead of throwing them away, but sometimes it is good to give them a little upcycling to spruce them up a bit! See how I made this …
Our boys are so in love with basketball right now. They both played in a league this past season and Hubby coached them both. Many trips to the store were made to stock up on snacks, drinks, and supplies! It really is amazing how much is put into these basketball games for kids. Basketball is a …
I am a lover of all things pumpkin spice. I am also a lover of all things coffee. Autumn is THE best time of the year for me because I can enjoy two of my favorite things! Pumpin Spice. Coffee. Bliss. Something that totally sets me off though, is when I am making my …
Simple Easter Bunny Wreath DIY A while back, I noticed that our grapevine was out of control. It grows on the fence between our garden and carport, and it was so out of control that the boys had to push them back if they go out of Daddy's car. It was almost like a jungle! …
Book and Journal Keeper The Captain is 7 and loves to read. He has really loved discovering the world of chapter books this year! Often times we find him after we thought he was asleep, reading his Star Wars book, the Bible, or a book about animals or the solar system. Reading is such a …
This DIY lunchbox note holder post and shop have been compensated Packing cute lunches with foods that I feel good about the boys eating is really difficult sometimes. We are not early morning people, so I like to have foods already available and lunches ready to assemble when I wake up. I love packing lunches that the …
Beverage Bands DIY has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. If one thing is for certain, our family stays well hydrated. We all love our drinks, but admittedly, they're not always healthy. I have made a concious efffort to start drinking more water and when I want a sweet drink, to make it a …
This shop has been compensated. All opinions are mine. Being from Texas, iced tea has always been one of my favorite drinks. I drink at least one glass of iced tea daily, sweetened with honey. Tea is always my go to beverage of choice at family gatherings, potlucks, and parties. I broke up with soda …
Christmas will soon be here but until then, there is a lot of time to fill! Kids who are out for the holidays plus parents who have a lot to do to get ready for the big day means that we have to pull a few tricks out of our hats. Here is a fabulous DIY …
All three of our boys have never been known to be quiet as babies. Thankfully we go to a church where the people love our children and don't mind the baby babbles during service. It has always been important to keep them busy and happy, though, so they are making happy sounds and not fussing. …
We have been using glass cups, bowls, and plates for a few years now to limit our use of plastics in the home. I try to get our dishes from thrift stores or clearance but things DO break with kids using them, so you really can never have enough! Recently, my mother gave me quite a few of …
shop has been compensated I have always wanted a grilled pizza, but have never been brave enough to try it. After a very busy week, I just wanted to relax, but of course the boys wanted to play in the water and do "something special." I quickly sold them on the idea of having a …
DIY Splash Pad for Summer Fun, Year After Year! When the weather begins to become even slightly warm each year, the boys start talking about summer and asking to play in the water. Thank goodness we live in Texas, because the Captain and D LOVE playing in the water in the backyard! A couple of years …
Start Your Garden Indoors with DIY Seed Pots! I received these seed pots and we were excited to decorate them. I gave the boys some markers, eco-friendly glue, googly eyes, tissue paper, eggshells, and old cooked spaghetti noodles, just for fun. I was curious as to what they would come up with. (The googly eyes …