Crafts and DIY

Pillows play an essential role in ensuring a good night’s sleep, but they are often overlooked when it comes to regular cleaning. Over time, pillows can accumulate dust mites, allergens, sweat, and even bacteria, which can negatively impact your health and sleep quality. Cleaning your pillows is not only hygienic but also helps extend their …

Maintaining your dryer and its venting system (aka the “dryer vent”) is essential for both safety and efficiency. Over time, lint and debris can accumulate in the dryer vent, causing it to become clogged. This not only reduces the dryer’s performance but also poses a fire hazard. Cleaning the dryer vent on the outside of …

A toilet is one of the most essential and frequently used fixtures in any home. However, it can also be one of the most challenging and unpleasant to clean. A dirty toilet can harbor germs, bacteria, stains, odors, and even mold that can affect your health and comfort. That’s why having an easy clean toilet …

One of my goals this year is to become more organized especially in my house and office. Today we are tacking the kitchen pantry. While my kitchen is gorgeous, I wasn’t pleased with the current state of the pantry. It was a mess! Things were everywhere. Empty boxes sitting on the shelves. FOUR opened boxes of …

The inside glass of your oven door can get dirty and greasy from cooking, baking and roasting. If you want to restore the shine and clarity of your oven glass, you will need some basic tools and ingredients that you probably already have at home. How to Clean Inside Glass on Oven Door VIDEO Follow …

Looking for No Candy Valentines to give to your kids’ classmates? Do you dread holidays that revolve around candy? You and me both, mama. And when it comes to Valentine’s Day, teachers aren’t big fans of the candy overload either. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m all for a little treat. After all, it’s important …

I love doing crafts with my toddler because she thinks pretty much anything is fun and cool, and she loves to show her daddy what she made. This year, we will be making some different Valentine’s Day crafts to pass out to her friends in the neighborhood. So in preparation, I’ve scoured the Internet (since …

You can buy your advent calendar or spend an evening crafting your heart out on a homemade version. Whatever you do, a Christmas countdown is a must! When it comes to DIY – first, assess what you already have on hand. No need to spend buckets of money. I promise, your children will be excited …

Granted, we’ve only done preschool so far, but my favorite first day of school tradition is the photo. For each of the last three years, we’ve had my daughter stand in front of the same hanging frame on the first and last day of the school year (wearing the same outfit on both days each …

As a parent, I find it so important to document every milestone my son hits. The easiest way to do this is through photographs! In the age of Pinterest, it can be overwhelming to come up with just one way of documenting something as important as your child’s first day of school photo. Have no …

I have a huge case of the Winter Blues. My house is a disaster from the overflow of toys (that my kids don’t need) (or want), things have been rearranged and “put somewhere” due to a tornado, I mean, my toddler, and after watching an episode of Hoarders, I suddenly have the urge to purge. …

St. Patrick’s Day falls on a weekend this year, which means it’s a perfect time to get in some quality crafting. Here are ten fun St. Patrick’s Day craft ideas! Rainbow Felt Magnet I love this craft because it’s got life in it past the holiday. Of course, if you don’t think it’s festive enough, …