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20 Easy DIY Succulent Wreaths

May 26, 2018 By Wendy 2 Comments

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,…

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Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Home & Garden, Home Decor Tagged With: crafts, DIY, spring, succulents, wreath

Multitasking with your Money: Support the WWF with Kimberly-Clark

May 16, 2018 By Wendy Leave a Comment

This paper towels post is sponsored by Kimberly-Clark Family Care Brands but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. If there’s one thing I know about my readers, it’s that most of you have a passion for making a difference–even when life gets busy. This post is part of a new series called…

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Filed Under: Green Living Tagged With: Earth Day, ecofriendly, green, multitasking with your money

How to Build a Solar Oven (for Kids)

August 9, 2017 By Wendy 6 Comments

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…

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Filed Under: Activities, Crafts & DIY, Energy Saving, Family Fun, Kid Crafts, Tech Tagged With: energy savings, project envolve, solar oven, solar power

#PPLSummerSavers Twitter Party August 3 at 8pm ET – RSVP Here! ($300+ In Prizes!)

July 27, 2017 By Wendy Leave a Comment

What’s your favorite thing about summer? For me, it’s gotta be the beach. One thing is for sure, though – trying to keep my utility bills low while cranking the air conditioning is on the very bottom of the list (especially when I work at home). Can you relate? The good news is, there are…

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Filed Under: Energy Saving Tagged With: energy savings, project envolve, Twitter party

Easy Kids’ Craft: Happy Camper Garden Planter

May 9, 2017 By Wendy 3 Comments

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…

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Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Garden, Kid Crafts Tagged With: camper, crafts, DIY, garden, kids crafts, Mother's Day, planter

Easy Color Theory Tips for a Fun, Colorful Garden

April 9, 2017 By Wendy 2 Comments

When you see this scene in your front yard, you just know it’s a feel-good day. Why? Well, first and foremost, it means that new plants are finding their homes. (We ripped out almost every single plant and shrub around our home late last year) and second, it means that Monrovia plants are in the…

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Filed Under: Garden, Home & Garden Tagged With: color theory, decor, flowers, garden

The Remodel is ON – It’s Dream Kitchen Time with Best Buy

April 5, 2017 By Wendy 1 Comment

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free #bbyremodeling I’ve lived in my house for more than 5 years, and not a day has gone by that I haven’t cursed my kitchen. It’s small, terribly inefficient, and has…

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Filed Under: Home, Home & Garden Tagged With: appliances, Best Buy, decor, DIY, home, kitchen, remodel

Mini Glow Paint Night Lights

March 28, 2017 By Wendy 1 Comment

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…

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Filed Under: Crafts & DIY, Energy Saving, Kid Crafts Tagged With: crafts, energy saving, glow paint, kids, power hour, project envolve

Create Your Comfort Zone with Brentwood Home (with Giveaway)

November 22, 2016 By Wendy 51 Comments

This holiday season, our kids’ reading nook is about to get a lot more comfy with a little help from our newest partner, Brentwood Home. They sent us a kids’ Venice lounger from their collection – it’s gorgeously soft and lush, the perfect thing to make kids want to sink into a book for hours, and…

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Filed Under: giveaways, Home & Garden, Product & Service Reviews Tagged With: bedroom, home, kids, pillows, reviews

Energy Savings Tips: Kids’ Edition

June 1, 2016 By Wendy 10 Comments

I am a member of Project Envolve, which is sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities. I received compensation in exchange for sharing energy savings tips. All opinions are my own. #ProjectEnvolve #GetEnvolved Project Envolve has been a passion project of mine for a few years now, and I’ve really gained a lot from working with PPL Electric…

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Filed Under: Energy Saving, Home & Garden Tagged With: energy efficiency, energy saving, project envolve, STEM, tips for kids

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