Sometimes a craft is born from necessity. In the case of this craft, my sister and I had finished making The World’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookies and successfully dirtied every utensil and bowl in the house, when we realized we were all out of dishwasher tablets. Having seen variations on dishwasher tabs, I turned directlyRead more
With Halloween right around the corner (Hello!? What happened to August!?), Renaissance Festival season in full swing, and our DnD adventures winding up, hubby asked me for some aged paper. Now, “paper” has a long history. Papyrus was made in Egypt from the cyperus papyrus plant found along the Nile. Its use dates backRead more
This post contains mention of products provided to me by Avery. All opinions are 100% mine. When I was going through school, I had a gigantic blue-jean three ring binder that zipped on the side. It had embroidered butterflies on the front and I had threaded a length of keychain through the spine to supportRead more
I’m a firm believer that details are what make a project feel “finished.” So, as we continue to get more and more of our Kitchen renovated, I’m beginning to hone in on the smaller items, like storage and organization. One bit that has been on the list of things to do since we moved inRead more
My cousin is having a baby! That means I’m headed to a baby shower. Now, years ago I shot myself in the foot when I started making hand-made gifts. I made these sweet baby clothes Parfaits for one cousin, This awesome personalized pyrex for a wedding, This neato rustic sign for another wedding, Nail polishRead more
Alright, I know. I’ve been going maybe a little overboard with all my makeup/DIY beauty products lately. I mean, it started with DIY Moisturizer, DIY Mineral Makeup, and then Eyeshadow, and then Nail Polish. But here’s the thing: after I bought the supplies for the Makeup, the rest was just gravy. I mean, I don’t haveRead more
We love the Food Network in our house. When my kids are hitting me up for TV time, they have started asking if they can watch Chopped or Cutthroat Kitchen rather than Disney Channel shows. {Which I have to say is fine with me — some of those Disney shows are just plain creepy.} OneRead more
Sometimes my desire for a beautiful home wars with my desire to be frugal. I love design. I love all the HGTV and Style channel shows with beautiful furniture and perfect decor. But I don’t love the idea of spending close to $400 on a swag lamp. It all started when hubby and I sawRead more
For hundreds if not thousands of years people have been creating brews, tinctures, salves balms and compresses to relieve skin ailments like acne. There must be some usefulness in these things, for our ancestors swore by their effectiveness. Interestingly, Leeds Metropolitan University presented a study with findings that show Thyme may be more affective at treating acneRead more
Happy July, y’all! It’s Danielle again from Busy Mom’s Helper, sharing another simple yet VERY tasty recipe today! After all, who has time during the busy summer months to spend forever on dinner? Not me! You still want to please those taste buds, though, and these Layered Beef & Veggie Enchiladas are so full ofRead more
Did you know that thin mints are the most popular Girl Scout cookie? Every year literally millions of these cookies are sold. But, the delicious temptation of a thin mint paired with the seasonal sales cycle of The Girl Scouts presents a problem for me. You see, I really can’t afford to have more than oneRead more
My baby sister is going to be a freshman next year. Whew. Let me take a second and process that. Not only is she 14, but she is going into high school. Ugh. I can’t decide if I’m more proud of her, or terrified of my own age/mortality. In any case, I asked her to sitRead more