Making the perfect pie crust can be an art, and on Thanksgiving, the pie is often times the star of the show! The dough recipe
Benefits of Weighted Blankets
A cozy blanket may be your perfect movie companion, the best part of a good night’s sleep or your go-to snuggle buddy when you are
How Expressing Gratitude Affects Your Body and Mind
As the time for Thanksgiving dinner approaches, we often mentally prepare ourselves for the once-a-year “what are you grateful for” dinner table discussion. But according
Help Your Tween Stay Healthy!
Tweens are extremely busy creatures. They can basically be considered a live version of the Energizer Bunny. These “bunnies” burn calories like nobody’s business. But,
The Ultimate At-Home Pumpkin Spiced Latte
If you have been anxiously waiting for your favorite fall drink to make its way onto the menus of your coffee house of choice, the
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5 Ways to Use Leftover Turkey
There’s only one thing better than all that delicious food on Thanksgiving day – leftovers the next day! There’s just something about that turkey sandwich that’s yummier than the turkey sandwiches we eat the rest of the year. But even… read more
#MomHacks: Thanksgiving Hacks to Save the Day!
We all know that the hardest job you can have is being a mom! The days are definitely long and the years are astonishingly short and some days you might feel like you’re going through the struggles alone. But, we… read more
Yummy Thanksgiving Sides For The Whole Family!
You’ve got the turkey down. Now what? Check out these yummy Thanksgiving sides to complete your meal. Your taste buds will thank you! Zucchini Torta Submitted by Tina Basile Ingredients: 4 dark green zucchini 3⁄4 cup grated cheese 1… read more
Gather Round: DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards
Thanksgiving is coming up and you know what that means... all the family is in town. You need to keep Uncle John away from Aunt Lisa (because they are still in a fight from summer vacation), and your two sons… read more
Where to See Santa This Season!
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and everyone is on the lookout for Santa Claus! Here's where to find him so your kids can share their Christmas wishes and snap a keepsake photo! But wait! Before you go,… read more
Like A Boss: How to Afford Quitting Your Job
I sat waiting for my boss to enter his office for the appointment I had set up with him a few days before. My palms were sweating, heat was rising up the back of my neck, and I pretty much… read more
4 Additives to Remove From Your Diet
We all know that fresh is best when it comes to food. The more natural it is, the higher the likelihood our bodies can tolerate it. However, since World War II, our culture has ingrained processed foods into our daily… read more
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Go Gluten-Free with These Tasty Snacks
Gluten-free foods have become extremely mainstream in grocery stores and restaurants, and for good reason. The Celiac Disease Center at the University of Chicago Medicine says that celiac disease (an immune reaction to eating gluten) affects every 1 in 133 healthy people in the… read more
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Crafting With Katie: Mother’s Day Straw Flowers
Try this fun and easy Mother’s Day craft with your kiddos that can be gifted to those special women in their lives. These flowers will bring smiles to their faces for years to come. Materials For this Mother’s Day craft,… read more
Easy DIY Stain Removers
We’ve all been there, a party guest splashes her red wine on your new white rug, or you turn around for two minutes and come back to crayon-coated walls. Spills and stains can happen in an instant. If only the… read more
DIY Homework Caddy
Does your kiddo like to do homework on the go? Are they constantly moving from their room, to the kitchen and then on the floor? Do they have to squeeze in a bit of homework while in the car on… read more
Make an Easy DIY Laundry Folder!
Let's be honest – nobody really likes to do laundry! And most people consider folding the laundry to be the worst part. Luckily, there is an invention that you can make at home that makes folding laundry as easy as… read more
Make Your Own Paint Chip Calendar!
It’s time to put your old paint chips to use! For those of you who just moved, painted a room in your house, or have paint chips hidden in a drawer somewhere taking up space let’s put them to use!… read more
DIY Bird Feeders to Make At Home!
Living in Florida has many advantages, one of which is that there is an abundance of wildlife right outside your door, like lizards, squirrels, deer and a variety of birds. You can get an even closer look at the house… read more
So Fresh and So Clean: Fun Facts and Tips For Laundry
Laundry is a chore that you can teach to children as young as preschool age! We have fun facts and tips for laundry that you can use with your kiddos! Explain to all kids this five-step method (Chuck, Clean, Dry,… read more
Use Nature to Make These DIY Bookmarks!
Crafting with nature is a great way to repurpose some of nature's beauty! Use some things that you find outside to make these DIY Bookmarks with your kiddos. DIY Bookmarks Supplies: Ruff-age like leaves, flowers and ferns Large book Parchment paper … read more
6 Great Rainy Day Activities For The Whole Family!
It is summertime in Florida! Here comes the rain! We know we need the showers in order to keep our lawns green, but if you have little ones at home rainy days can become frustrating! Books, puzzles and DVDs can… read more
Make Crafting With Toddlers Easy and Fun!
You probably see the word “craft” and say “No way!” Crafting with toddlers may bring to mind lumps of ooey-gooey play dough, stamp pads and Popsicle sticks that create a mess on the dining room table. Trust me, I have been there. However, for your… read more