Seed starting can become expensive when you are new. I wanted an alternative to the seed starting trays that would be cheaper and would hold up longer. I went on a trip to my local dollar tree with this in mind and came up with a solution that I’ve used for 3 years now. I’m …
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 …
How to Organize Seeds
Since I’ve started trying my hand at gardening I’ve collected quite a lot of seeds. It was beginning to feel overwhelming and I decided last year that I needed a way to organize them. I started researching ways that other people found helpful and man I’m glad I did! This is my favorite way that …
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 …
DIY Fall Decor – Autumn Tree
Autumn is my favorite season. I love the changes of the leaves and the crispness in the air. Living in the south we get some changing leaf colors but not many. Not like back in Michigan where the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, yellow and orange until you get that rainstorm and the next …
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 …