The primary purpose of a retaining wall is to control the erosion of soil on your property. Left unchecked, the soil could be washed away or accumulate against the side of your home, which can both result in serious issues. Retaining walls are largely used for aesthetic purposes today, as you can customize the materials…
Crafts and DIY
Easy Pumpkin Treat Bags
We prefer to celebrate Halloween in a much more toned down fashion. Same as every other holiday really. Rather than go off trick-or-treating we stay home for a movie, some pizza, and pumpkin treat bags of safe treats that do not trigger our food allergies or the kids ADHD with artificial dyes. We have so much…
DIY Coffee Infused Anti-Aging Eye Serum
I’m a mom. I haven’t slept a full night in a good ten years now. Under my eyes NEEDS all the help they can get. Caffeine is known for the ability to reduce puffy dark under eyes. Sort of like how it perks you up for the day I also perks your skin up. This…
Sleeping Beauty Bath Salt DIY
Epson salt baths are amazing to soak in. I love to fill our big ol’ cast iron clawfoot tub with a nice hot water and a soothing salt soak. We all know Epson Salt baths are relaxing and can help you sleep. My oldest has ADHD and in turn, has issues with being able to sleep on…
Homemade Silly Putty
I remember when I was a little girl my grandmother gave me a little plastic egg full of the firm squishy stretchy silly putty. I would play for hours rolling it across newspaper to make the print transfer and squeezing it in class when I was bored in class. It has even been handy for…
DIY Soothing Aloe Face Wash
Whether you need to soothe your wind chapped winter skin, dry sun damaged summer skin, or you just want a gentle cleanser that leaves it healthier than before this Soothing Aloe Face Wash has your skin covered! While Castille soap gently washes away dirt, makeup and oils the aloe and coconut oil soothe and condition…
DIY Easter Bunny Ears Headband
Easter is coming soon and if you ask me it can’t come soon enough because with it comes SPRING! Last year the girls just loved their DIY Easter Bonnets but my son was left out of the fun. This year I decided to make him his own special Easter Bunny Ears Headband. I know he will…
Hand Stenciled Jewelry Box
I really love simple and beautiful crafts that make great gifts like the spoonful of love craft we did a couple years ago. So pretty and simple they make a great opportunity to work on something the children can really feel proud of. This makes a great Valentines day or Mothers day gift. These jewelry boxes…
Simple Ribbon Banner
I give up. I give in. I understand the urge to have any part of this house feel like a grown-up space is a lost cause. We are outnumbered by children and the best way to keep my sanity is to embrace the crazy colorful fun that is our home. One day while attempting to…
3D Button Christmas Tree Craft
The weather has turned snowy and cold. We may have a white Christmas this year if the 8 inches that fell this weekend are any indication. We bunkered down and road out the snow storm doing fun little crafts and playing with our new lightbox for photos. The kids loved decorating their own 3D Button…