What is a Juice Fast A juice fast is when you take fruits and or vegetables and run them through a juicer to separate the liquid from the solids. It removes the fiber content from the fruits and veggies and leaves with the juice containing vitamins and minerals. It helps to detox the body of …
Screen Detox
My husband and I decided to do a screen detox because we both felt a need for a change. Together we agreed to take on the challenge and it ended up being a wonderful decision. That on top of some other changes like a juice fast, creating goals, having a stretching routine, and developing a …
5 Bad Habits to Cut Out of Your Life
A bad habit is considered a pattern of behavior that is negative. Everyone has bad habits, some are more common than others. Here’s a list of five bad habits and how to combat them. Excessive Negative Self Talk We’ve all been there, having those hurtful thoughts that enter our minds only to lead us to …
10 Activities to Reduce Stress
Sometimes I feel so overwhelmed and need time to myself to reduce stress, rejuvenate and refresh. Life can get very heavy and exhausting which is why I constructed a list of ten activities to reduce stress. Bonus, they are screen free. Plant a Garden This is one of my favorite ways to refresh and take …
DIY Greenhouse
I originally created this DIY greenhouse after we purchased our first home and I started to get into gardening. It can become really expensive starting off. In fact, I didn’t have grow lights or warming mats but I really wanted to try growing from seeds. As I kid I remember my mom starting her seeds …
Nerf Learning Game
The other day we took a trip to our local thrift store and as we were making our way to the checkout there it was. An enormous bin filled with wondrous treasure, Nerf guns. My son was stoked and I’m not going to lie I was pretty excited too. We scoped them out and picked …
Bike Wash – a fun summer activity for kids!
Are you looking for a way to keep your kids cool during the dreadfully hot days? Is it nearing the end of the season but you’re still having that heat wave and the pool has turned a slimy green? If your kids are like my son they want to stay inside because “it’s too hot”. …
Travel Game for Kids – Magnetic Road
My family and I are getting ready to take a pretty long road trip. Road trips are nothing new to us but I was trying to think of a way to create something entertaining and screen free for my son but that would be minimal mess for me. He loves toy cars, takes them everywhere …
Car Seat Cleaning Hack
I’m excited to share an easy car seat cleaning hack with you all. It started as I was cleaning out the car to prepare for another long road trip when I noticed just how filthy my son’s car seat was. Then I got to thinking about it and I’m embarrassed to say it’s been a …
Family Movie Night – Slumber Party Theme
Family movie nights can be a lot of fun. I remember my mom taking to me to Blockbuster on Fridays and being allowed to pick out a new movie to watch. Since today our movies are streamed, our kids won’t get to have that same excitement, but by putting in a little extra effort to …