Toys for Different Behavioral Types When finding educational toys for your children it is good to have a nice balance between your right brain and left brain activities. Some children are driven more by their right brain and are artistic or creative. Others are more driven by their left brain and like logic and controlled games. […]
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From Store Box Brassy Blonde to A New Hairdo – 40 Something Mom Makeover
I have been so busy and not making much money for some time now. Like many mothers, any extra money I get goes right to the needs of my children and never to frivolities for myself. For a year I have been using a box color on my hair that of course turns brassy and […]
DIY Tutorial – Making Easy Holiday Pine Swag for Cheap
I wanted some holiday swag to decorate my home and luckily I have everything I need at or near my home! Here is an easy tutorial on how to make beautiful Holiday Swag Home Decor for Cheap! You will need to purchase ribbon for the bows (the kind with wire in the edges is great), […]
A Holiday Tradition to Start With Your Children That Will Last A Lifetime
My mother had the foresight to think of a beautiful Christmas Tradition that would bring us Joy and Meaning throughout our childhood and that still makes me feel sentimental and happy in my 40’s. For every child she made a similar stocking for their first Christmas. Each year each child got the same patch/embellishment on […]
Sneaking Around the House to Find Gifts Before Christmas
My Mother-In-Law came in to visit from out of town on Thanksgiving. While here she took my boys out shopping on Black Friday. She wanted to buy and wrap our Christmas presents while she was here instead of ship them across the US a week later. (smart idea) The boys are older and harder to […]
Sunset in Progress on the Drive Home – The Beauty of Nature
I am fascinated by little things in life. A baby’s smile, a spider making a web, the smell of GAIN fabric softener (lol). I can watch the sky forever and always have it take my breath away. I remember as a young child growing up in Arizona going to ASU Farm with my family to spend time […]
Free Printables Trendy Fashion Paper Dolls (full color with accessories, pets and more)
I was going through some of the files from when I was doing in home child care. In them I found many fun crafts and learning projects that I had done with the children. Among them I found this fun set of paper dolls that I had made with the older girls who were all […]
Best Tips & Tricks for Thick Hair or Oily Scalp while Green Living? Save Resources, Time, Money and Your Hair
I live green every day and I am always searching to learn more to add to my repertoire. I am thrilled at the amount of people all over the world making a such great progress toward preserving our resources and making Earth a better place to live! I want to share few simple tips from […]
dapperhouse Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Furniture Re-do Before & After
These are my current furniture make-overs Before and After using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER If you live in the Illinois Area and are Interested in Purchasing any of my pieces contact me so that I can hold it for you!I also do custom work for pieces you already have. Contact me […]
Clear Rayz – No False Promises to Kill Acne & Heal Skin
The Clear Rayz System is safe and effective in destroying and preventing acne. It also works to heal skin, remove redness and reduce inflammation. No bad side effects. No lotions creams or pills. Just Light Therapy. It is approved for all skin types, all skin tones and works for all ages (teens to adults). It is a medical grade […]
