When December arrives, the countdown to Christmas is on for many families.  Traditions like an advent calendar or Elf on the Shelf are some of the ways moms/dads/teachers/caretakers add to the magic of the season.  If you are looking for …

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When the weather outside is cold, I find myself more mindful of how thankful I am to have a warm home.  While I’m dressed in Cuddle Dudz, scarves, boots, eating and drinking as I please…over a half million people in …

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Macaroni Kid delivers the scoop on family-friendly events and activities in communities across America.  (You can find a Macaroni Kid for your community here). As an ambassador, I put together a big list of holiday/winter activities or events to do …

100+ Things to Do Around Frederick This Winter Read more »

Get smooth lips and skin with this luscious homemade scrub that is the easiest thing to make! A chocolate sugar scrub is the perfect way to prepare for kissable lips and soft, exfoliated skin. DIY pampering is inexpensive, fun, and …

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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 …

Make Your Own Vanilla Extract (which can last forever!) Read more »

When I teach make-and-take classes for a sugar scrub, guests are always so amazed at how simple and economical they are to create. This homemade orange creamsicle sugar scrub recipe smells heavenly, and it leaves your skin incredibly smooth!  It is the perfect …

Orange Dreamsicle Sugar Scrub (With Free Printable Label) Read more »

I know women aren’t supposed to poop or fart, but confession…I do.  Thankfully, it doesn’t stink though. Well, my farts still stink.  I don’t have any homemade toot spray yet, but I do love this DIY “Poo-pourri” Spray and I’m pretty sure …

“Before You Go” Bathroom Spray (Pre-Poo/Pee) Read more »

Cinammon Vanilla Sugar Scrub

‘Tis always the season to make homemade gifts!  One of my favorite DIY beauty recipes that I plan on batching up for others is this Cinnamon Vanilla Sugar Scrub. I cannot get enough of how yummy it smells and how silky soft and …

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Find out how to wash cloth diapers, or how I wash mine at least.  Although surely everybody figures out individual tweaks on their own laundry process, this overviews the basic process of pre-rinsing, hot washing, and rinsing again.  My fluff is still in …

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