Monday, November 26, 2012

15 ways to use Pinecones

http://www.babble.com/babble-voices/meagan-francis-at-home-with-the-happiest-mom/2012/11/21/15-pinecone-crafts/


Wednesday, September 5, 2012

How to Make No Chip Barrettes

http://makingitlovely.com/2012/07/12/how-to-make-colorful-barrettes/


Saturday, August 4, 2012

Getting Rid of Ants Naturally

Clean Your Garbage Disposal With These!

Do you have a garbage disposal? Do you have problems with smell in your garbage disposal? Do you spend money on deodorizing tablets to toss down the garbage disposal?
Well, let me help you with that...

*Cheap Garbage Disposal Cleaner/Deodorizer*
-- Slice lemons, put in ice cube trays and cover with vinegar. Do not dilute it. Freeze and store in a Ziplock bag.
...

Pop one of these little cubes in the garbage disposal and grind away!

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Homemade Bug Repellent

I don't know about you but I cringe at ...
the idea of putting DEET all over my little ones.

* Distilled water in a spray bottle filled it up 3/4 of the way
* Fill the rest of the way with witch hazel
* Added about 60 drops of essential oils in an even mixture of cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, tea tree, lavender, and rosemary.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Build Your Own Space Savers

http://www.marthastewart.com/273554/build-your-own-space-savers?czone=home/smart-savings-cnt/save-space&center=277003&gallery=275400&slide=273554


Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Strawberry Peach Vodka Popsicles

http://www.endlesssimmer.com/2011/06/02/tired-of-adult-popsciles-yet-we-didnt-think-so/


Saturday, July 21, 2012

Where is my Milk from?

This website allows you to type in a code from any dairy product. It then tells you where it's from! Great to know where your milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, etc. is from, plus you can tell what 'name brand' does your 'store brand' product: http://whereismymilkfrom.com/



Saturday, July 7, 2012

Great Backyard or Camping Play Area

3 twin sheets & hula-hoop & rope - great backyard or camping play area. You're kids will spend hours playing in this one!






How to Make the Family Bed Safe




http://safebedsharing.org/safetyguidelines.html

Co-Sleep with Infants

If you're nervous about co-sleeping then this is a great way to start until baby gets big enough to move into bed with you.




http://www.growingyourbaby.com/2010/03/04/keep-your-baby-close-with-a-bednest-baby-crib/

Babywearing Around the World




http://www.hybridrastamama.com/2011/04/babywearing-around-world.html

100% Organic Candle!

Peel off the top of the orange, then gently get the natural wick at the center. Add a bit of Olive Oil, burn the wick and you have a 100% organic Candle!

10 Homemade Breakfast Cereals

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Fruit Recipes for Kids




http://www.myrecipes.com/kids/kid-approved/kids-fruit-recipes-10000001989956/page5.html

Juice Recipes


Orange Carrot

  • 8 Large Fresh Cleaned Carrots
  • 2 Large Fresh Peeled Oranges

Using electric juice extractor, press carrots and oranges. Whisk to combine.


A Beet Beauty – The color of this one alone will make your smile even larger. This is packed with flavor and will keep you coming back for more.

  • 2 beets, (including greens optional)
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 apple, quartered and cored
  • 1″ ginger

Using electric juice extractor, press beets, beet greens (if using), carrots, apple and ginger. Whisk to combine.

Apple Green Grape – Simply delicious! These flavors were made to be together. The combination of grapes and apples is one of my favorites. When you were a kid, what was your favorite color Kool-Aid?

  • 3 Granny Smith apples, quartered and cored
  • 1 Cup seedless green grapes
  • 1 Thin wedge lemon, peeled

Using electric juice extractor, press apples, grapes and lemon. Whisk to combine.

Pure Orange

  • 4 Large Fresh Peeled Oranges

Using electric juice extractor, press oranges. Add a shot of sugar if you feel it needs some sweetness. Top with a slice of orange.


The Red Racer – This one will be a great treat for those sweet tooth’s out there like me. Consumption of these berries will reduce your cravings for the unhealthy sweets. Or so that is what I find with me.

  • 1 Cup raspberries
  • 1 Cup Strawberries
  • 2 Oranges
  • 2 Apples

Using electric juice extractor, press all ingredients in the juicer. Whisk to combine.

The Green Carrot – Juice cucumbers with their skins on. The dark green skin is a great source of chlorophyll that can help build red blood cells

  • 1 Cup of spinach
  • 1/2 Cucumber
  • 2 Stalks of celery including leaves
  • 3 Carrots
  • 1/2 Apple

Using electric juice extractor, press all ingredients in the juicer. Whisk to combine.

Cuc-Apple Zinger – One of my favorites for a quick wake me up and great flavor.

  • 2 1/2 Apples
  • 1/2 Cucumber
  • 1″ of Ginger

Using electric juice extractor, press all ingredients in the juicer. Whisk to combine.

Green Energizer Bunny – This one will keep you on your toes for hours!

  • 2 Apples
  • 1/2 Cucumber
  • 1/2 Lemon (peeled)
  • 1/2 Cup of kale
  • 1/2 Cup of spinach
  • 1/4 Bunch of celery
  • 1/4 Bulb of fennel
  • 1″ of Ginger
  • 1/4 Head of romaine lettuce

Using electric juice extractor, press all ingredients in the juicer. Whisk to combine.

The Hangover Juice – Calcium and magnesium (from both cauliflower and broccoli) are an essential combination that can help prevent and relieve headaches. If you encounter a hangover headache the next day, juice and drink the above combination two or three times or until the headache subsides. Vitamin C is needed to continually detoxify your system.

  • 1 Cup cauliflower
  • 1 Cup broccoli
  • 1 Apple

Using electric juice extractor, press all ingredients in the juicer. Whisk to combine.

Heartburn Reliever – This combination is very efficient in soothing the pain of heartburn. These highly alkaline produce neutralize the acidic environment, are very cleansing and building.

  • 1 Cup Spinach
  • 6 Carrots

Using electric juice extractor, press all ingredients in the juicer. Whisk to combine.


Increase your Milk Production with Hands on Pumping




http://pumpingtimes.com/2010/12/26/increase-your-milk-productin-with-hands-on-pumping/

10 Fun DIY Paper Projects




http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/

Saturday, June 30, 2012

18 Valuable Lessons Stock Photography Taught Us About Parenting



http://blogs.babble.com/kid-scoop/2012/06/24/things-stock-photography-taught-us-about-parenting/

Easy Homemade Soap Making



http://crafts.kaboose.com/easysoap.html

Homemade Veggie Burgers




http://allrecipes.com/recipe/homemade-black-bean-veggie-burgers/

More Reasons to Eat Fruit

20 Things You Shouldn’t Buy Used

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/20-things-shouldn-t-buy-055528806.html

Quinoa Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing



http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/quinoa-fruit-salad-with-honey-lime-dressing/

Edible Homemade Fingerpaint






http://www.momtastic.com/parenting/activities/171489-kids-activity-edible-homemade-fingerpaint

Lactation Cookies for Breastfeeding Moms






http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=164098