Going green is sweeping the nation both in businesses and at the home. In the today’s world, reducing the carbon footprint should be everyone’s responsibility. You can do your part around the house to not only create an eco-friendly environment, but eventually lead to lower electric and water bills. If you are thinking of turning your home green, here are some simple tips. [Tweet " In the today’s world, reducing the carbon footprint should be everyone’s responsibility."] Start … [Read more...]
40 Uses for Lavender Essential Oil
The last couple of months, I've been using Nature's Bounty lavender essential oil (as well as other oils). I have been diffusing lavender at night in my kid's room and I also made a roll-on lavender perfume. Do you use essential oils at home? Diffuser use: I drop six drops of lavender essential oil onto the diffuser pads at night and let it run all night in the kid's bedroom. Roll-on Perfume: I added Fractionated Coconut Oil to Glass Roll-on Bottles. I dropped about 15 drops into the … [Read more...]
Faith Inspired Valentines Day Decor
This last week my Princess and I have been decorating for Valentine's Day -- at least our mantle. I ordered a couple new plaques from Family Christian, we did some water color painting, and cut out some paper hearts. We've actually had a great time, bonding together, over Valentines Day Decor. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3: 16 My eight year old made this. We were thinking of doing a … [Read more...]
An Inflatable Air Mattress for a Bed?
Does an inflatable air mattress really work as a bedding solution in 2016? Chances are you probably aren’t going to use an inflatable mattress as a long term sleeping solution. On the other hand, air mattresses can work well as a temporary surface on which to sleep. If you are waiting for a bed to arrive, you have guests who need somewhere to sleep for the night, or you are looking for a temporary sleep solution while you are camping, an inflatable mattress can be an excellent idea. If … [Read more...]
31 Things You Can Toss Today for Cleaner Home
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Arm & Hammer. The opinions and text are all mine. Do you ever feel as if your home is buried? Not under dirt and rock of course, but under clutter. If so, don’t feel too badly. You would be surprised at the number of homes that have clutter hiding (or maybe not even hiding). The biggest way to get out from under all of your clutter is to start small. Big, grandiose gestures typically only lead to a bigger mess. An … [Read more...]
Home Decor: Make it Feel Like Summer All Year Long
Summer is fading and the weather is going to change soon. Cooler temperatures will be on the way and you'll long for those days at the beach. You may not be able to stop the seasons, but you can bring a breath of summer to your home décor. Make some simple changes to feel like you are in paradise every day. It's time to experiment with your living space and make it feel like it's been kissed by the sun. Summer Inspired Home Decor Go with a Beach Theme If you really love the ocean, bring … [Read more...]
She Loves Her New Fun Bedding!
Remember when we bought this new bunk bed for the kids this summer? What a beautiful furniture re-do! Last month, we finally got my Princess a new and very fun bedding set. Her brother actually has a primary colored bed set on his bottom bunk, so I've been looking for a great "matching" bedding set. When I browsed online at Walmart.com at the new 9 by Novogratz line I was so pleased. Finally, unique quality and fun bedding at an affordable price. Can I tell you one thing I … [Read more...]