The power of touch can produce incredible effects. Skin-to-skin contact is important to our entire lives, from baby up. Massages can relieve stress, aches and pains, improve circulation – tons of physical and mental benefits. Touch enhances positive emotions, so it is …
I want you to know how easy and inexpensive it is to make your own vanilla extract at home. I also want you to know that this recipe is “perpetual” which means you basically top it off and it can …
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Putting away the holiday decorations after Christmas can always seem bittersweet; I get a little sad that it is over and wish I could keep enjoying the decor, but I also yearn for a clean, fresh start to the New …
One simple way to create some new decorations for the holidays is by filling clear glass containers with various items. From basic jars to large vases, there are so many possibilities to this easy decor. Imagine a large jar of herbs and …
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Did you know that craft foam sticks like magic to surfaces when wet? Learning this simple, little fact has made evenings a bit smoother around the Evans household! Try it out with this fun Christmas craft for kids. When my toddler …
A fun twist on bath salts is making fizzy bath bombs, especially for kids. This basic recipe can be moulded into various shapes, sizes, colors, textures, aromas, or even with a toy inside that is fun to discover. My toddler recently …
One of the easiest homemade products (or gifts) you can make is this simple Lavender spray. With just essential oil and water, a small glass spritz becomes a natural item that will astound you with its numerous purposes. Lavender has …
Craft foam fun continues! After the fun my toddler had making a Pumpkin Patch in the Bath Tub, I decided to make some turkey body shapes and feathers to celebrate November or do Autumn Trees in general. Since the craft …
There are so many easy and creative ways to use essential oils. One great tip makes vacuuming much more fun… Quick, grab your favorite essential oil, a cotton ball, and your vacuum cleaner! Now put a drop or two on …
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Being a mom is hard, no matter how you slice it. It is even harder when you don’t feel well. A story about cloth diapers and postpartum depression is an oddly difficult tale to tell, but, alas…it is my personal …
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