How to Make DIY Candles with Essential Oils
November 30, 2022
This past Holiday season, my friend and I decided to get creative and make DIY candles with Essential Oils as Holiday gifts for people. We love DIY projects. Not only do essential oil candles make great gifts, but it was also such a rewarding experience to hand-make candles for people we love, with our own mixes of Aromatherapy Essential Oil Blends. The fragrance is pretty personal but when mixing essential oils, you can use different premade aromatherapy blends or individual essential oils. Goddess Garden Perseverance Aromatherapy Bracelet Goddess Garden has its own aromatherapy blends that I use for candles, sprays, and Aromatherapy Lava Bracelets. One of my favorite scents is Happy Day. It's a happiness-boosting essential oil blend, featuring certified-organic citrus oils like bergamot and grapefruit. Aromatherapy positively …
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26 Easy DIY Valentine's Day Gifts
December 25, 2021
There's something about personal gifts. They mean so much more. That's why I love these easy DIY Valentine Gifts. My obsession with DIY Gifts started with How to Make Non Candy Valentine’s Conversation Starters with Recycled Crayons. That was my first time really trying Valentine's DIY gifts for my son's classmates. Then I decided to make my own Valentine's Day Gifts for people. Candy doesn't cut it anymore. I guess this is what happens when you become a mother, right? MORE VALENTINE'S DAY FUN Non-Candy Preschool Gifts Under $20 + Free Printables Fun Valentine's Day Recipes DIY Greeting Cards How to Make Non Candy Valentine's Conversation Hearts with Recycled Crayons I used to be happy with Valentine's chocolates and roses. But DIY party items to make gifts are more fun. A party …
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The Best Board Games for 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
October 30, 2021
Are you looking for the best board games for 2024? You've come to the right place. Games can be a great way to spend time with your child and teach them valuable skills. They can be a fun way for you and your family to bond or help kids learn about themselves, their friends, and the world around them. These games can also keep them away from hours of screen time. Our family is big into games; Monopoly, Scrabble, Sequence, and Trouble are some of our favorites. But we also enjoy being outside when the weather is nice. We like playing with water toy games and obstacle courses. Here in Arizona, you can spend much time inside because of the heat. So, having fun games …
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DIY Teacher Appreciation Gifts with Rulers
October 11, 2021
For your convenience, this post contains If you're looking for the best teacher appreciation gifts that are easy to make and personal, you have come to the right place. You don't have to be a DIY'er to do this. This is a great teacher appreciation gift with rulers. I can't believe the school year is over. It's been a whirlwind of a year; none of us will ever forget. The kids started out doing virtual and finally did in person schooling. Looking for homeschool hacks and backyard activities were getting old! The teachers have been amazing. They have gone above and beyond. I started substitute teaching and got a first hand glimpse into the life of teaching. It is not easy. But it …
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Candy Themed Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea
July 31, 2021
I'm always on the lookout for cute gifts for teachers and put my creative juices together and made a candy-themed teacher appreciation gift idea. The school year is finally over. It's been an interesting year; none of us will ever forget. The kids started out doing homeschooling and finally did in-person schooling. It was an adjustment for everyone. I am not cut out for homeschooling; however, I did it. There were lots of tears. And the boys cried too. But I found comfort in knowing that we weren't alone. Teachers Deserve a Thoughtful Gift The teachers have been amazing. They have gone above and beyond. They need a vacation. Feeling a little uneasy during the pandemic, I decided to help out and became …
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Valentine's Day Gifts under $20 for the Whole Class
January 23, 2020
Are you looking for Valentine's Day gifts under $20? I've got you covered with these fun items that I found that are hand made or collected from the shops. Valentine's Day is coming up and when you have kids, you have a budget. To be blunt, we are looking for cheap Valentine's Day gifts, like preschool valentine gift ideas. When you have more than one child, you budget even more. So, now that both my boys are old enough to participate in Valentine's Day and gift giving, I needed to come up with some ideas for cute, affordable Valentine's Day gifts. You don't have to spend a lot of money to make fun Valentine's Day gifts for the whole class. You can also get some free …
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Non-Candy Preschool Gifts Under $20 + Free Printables
January 23, 2020
Check out how I found some non-candy preschool gifts under $20 for Valentine's Day! Valentines Day is just around the corner and it's party time again! My kids love Valentines Day but for one reason only. CANDY! I'm trying to break them from the idea that Valentines Day is all about candy but that's the message they see everywhere we go. Unfortunately, we can't escape it. Whenever we go shopping we are bombarded with different types of chocolates and candy gifts and although I'm a big chocolate fan, I haven't participated in giving Valentines Day Gifts to all my friends. That's for another post, another day. MORE VALENTINE'S DAY FUN 7 Awesome Valentine's Day Boxes for School 13 Fun Valentine's Day Recipes 26 Easy DIY Valentine's Day Gifts DIY Greeting Cards 7 Fun …
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Toy Gift Guide: Toys for all Ages!
December 10, 2018
It's that time of year again, and us parents have the fun task of going over lists for Santa. I'm ready for my Toy Gift Guide. But before I put it together, I have my boys circle what they want in a catalog and then I usually get one item off the list. I've been doing this for years, so there are no expectations. I don't want them to be spoiled either. Although my youngest pointed out to me this year that last year he wasn't a good listener and yet Santa still brought him toys. Kids say the craziest things! This year, I'm focusing on stem toys that encourage kids to develop skills in the core disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and I'm …
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How to make DIY Essential Oil Spray
October 31, 2018
Aromatherapy uses essential oil sprays to help with a variety of health and well-being issues. While you may only be interested in making a body mist, these sprays can also be used as room sprays, linen sprays, and car freshener sprays and they are the best way to get rid of unwanted smells. The basic recipe is the same. The difference lies in the scent or blend you choose for your very own homemade essential oil spray. While I don't pretend to be an expert on aromatherapy, I've discovered that not only diffusing essential oils but also preparing a simple homemade oil spray makes your entire house smell great and feel good. I've enjoyed making my own essential oil spray recipes so much that I thought I'd …
