There’s just something about a succulent. The beautiful colors that somehow seem muted and vibrant at the same time, their sturdy strength, the fact that they’re pretty hard to kill if you forget about them for a while (amirite, busy moms?) Plus, my mom always had them in her flowerbeds when I was growing up,…
Crafts & DIY
The Sears Wish Book is Back (plus Black Friday Blowout Deals!)
This post was sponsored by Sears. All opinions are my own. Sears is serious about savings this holiday season. How do I know? Well, I was invited to attend the opening of the new Sears Appliance and Mattress store at the Capital City Mall in Camp Hill, PA last weekend. The prices totally WOWed me,…
How to Build a Solar Oven (for Kids)
Our solar oven project was sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities as part of their Project Envolve Ambassador program. All opinions are my own. Here’s a little tidbit for ya: according to energy.gov, the average U.S. household spends $875 or more a year on heating and cooling. YIKES! As a busy family of 4, we use…
Easy Kids’ Craft: Happy Camper Garden Planter
A few years ago, my dad bought a cute little retro camper to restore. He and my son worked together to turn it into an eye-popping beauty, my mom decorated it like a pro, and they all love take it camping throughout the summer. They had so much fun doing it together that my dad…
Mini Glow Paint Night Lights
Project Envolve is a group of PA bloggers who have partnered with PPL Electric Utilities to help share energy-saving ideas–and after a brief hiatus–we’re back in action for 2017! For our first mission of the year, our team of ambassadors has been given the Power Hour Challenge. In a nutshell, that means spending an hour without…
Heart Eyes Emoji Valentine’s Day Printable
Cupid’s arrows are flyin’ high! Valentine’s Day is only a few days away, so I’ve got a cute and easy Valentine’s Day printable for you! It’s so much more fun to make homemade Valentines than to have the same ones everyone else gives out, so go ahead and print a sheet or two of our…
Display Your Family Motto on a Custom Quilt
Thank you to our friends at STITCHED for providing a custom quilt for our review. Do you have a family motto? Choosing a simple phrase that defines your family values, goals, and daily mission can be a quick and easy way of reminding your kids of an entire thought process in just a few words….
Mess-free Paints for Kids: Kwik Stix
Thanks to Kwik Stix for providing mess-free paints for our review. All opinions are our own. So, it’s about that time, right? Our yearly gift guide picks! This year, we’re all about the non-toy gifts. What does that mean, exactly? There’s nothing wrong with toys, of course, but they do tend to get boring and…
STEM-inspired Wall Art for Kids
This post contains affiliate links. | It’s never too early to start thinking about the art that surrounds your kids every day. Do you remember what was on the walls of your home when you were a child? I could tell you every detail of ours, room by room, along with the stories I made…
Ultimate Valentine’s Day Roundup!
Who couldn’t use loads of the best Valentine’s Day recipes and desserts, Valentine’s Day crafts and other inspiration to help celebrate their sweetie? There’s no need to spend hours searching the ‘net for cute holiday ideas because I’ve got them all here in one place. Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is around the…
