Are your kids frustrated by that large bucket of LEGO? Do they find it hard to find the pieces they need? Color-coordinate and the classic toy will be their favorite again. Almost every family has at least one LEGO-obsessed kid. In mine, there are currently two. And they have completely separate collections. Not because they…
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3 Wipes You Should Never Be Without (and None of Them Are for the Baby)
Life is hectic. Take every shortcut possible. These wipes are how I take my cleaning shortcuts without skimping on cleanliness. Stainless steel is so pretty. For exactly 3 ½ seconds until your adorable toddler shows up with lollypop fingers and decides to press buttons. I have tried every single method for cleaning stainless steel and…
Ticks Are Really Brutal This Year. How to Avoid Them + What to Do If You Find One
Warmer weather means an uptick in…well, ticks. And they’re not pleasant. Have you already pulled a tick off of one of your children this year? Do you want to never have to? A mild winter this past year enabled ticks to thrive more than ever. Here’s How to Prevent ‘Em Avoid Tall Grass and Leaves….
Can’t Keep Your Hydrangeas Alive? This Quick Tip Will Help
We learn cool things by watching our friends – here’s what Renee taught us about hydrangeas. Hydrangeas are a tricky flower. While we were watching Renee Muller make these arrangements you learned how to create here, we watched curiously as she didn’t simply cut the stems of her hydrangeas on an angle. Rather, the…
Nine Disposable Items That Could Save You Time
Enjoy less clean-up and more convenience with these clever disposables…some of which you didn’t even know existed! Ah, summer! The time when we try to relax and make life a little easier. And for some that means…relying on disposables. Plastic plates, cups, and anything that helps you spend less time indoors in the kitchen and…
What’s the 80/20 rule? This nutrition approach might work for you.
When it comes to life and nutrition, all or nothing doesn’t work for most people. But 80/20 does! My husband and I started “eating clean” about four months ago. I know, you are probably rolling your eyes at this point. However, we’ve tried clean eating with a twist! We follow the 80/20 rule. What does…
The Best Way to Upgrade the Look of Your Home? Add a Pop of Summer Color with a Planter of Flowers. Here’s How.
You don’t need to own a yard or a deck to plant your own flowers. All you need is some sunlight, a planter and soil. Planting flowers is really as simple as that. Find an outdoor spot that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight daily (you can get creative with hanging baskets, planters that…
How To Prevent Dust From Getting in Your Glassware and Vases
You pulled out your vase to display those new flowers, and…sigh. Did you spend a lot of time that you didn’t have cleaning out your flower vases from all that dust that settles on the bottom when they’re not in use? (And often, some of that dust seems permanent…it’s difficult to get down there!). Did…
How to Turn Anything in Your Home into a Vase. (Plus Three Arrangements We Love)
Arrange flowers like a pro…and you don’t even need a vase. Get some floral foam, and you’re good to go. Did you know that you can create a vase out of almost anything in your home? Like that lucite kokosh cake holder that’s sitting empty because you didn’t bake kokosh cake? Or even the breakfast bowls…
12 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Flowers
You spend all day making that arrangement. And then…ugh! Your flowers begin wilting before the second day of Yom Tov. What did you do wrong? What do I do immediately after bringing the flowers home? *Don’t remove the rubber band from the bouquet at first. *Cut your stems at an angle, 1-inch off the base…
