Becoming a mother is one of the most amazing moments in your life and it something which is amazing for us to experience in adulthood. Being a mom is the best feeling in the world as we have a little baby to look after and love, and it can fill our life with so much joy and meaning every single day. When it comes to becoming a mother, one of the things they don’t always tell you is that you may lose a lot of confidence. You could lose confidence in your body, in your mind and your ability to ...
Green Tea & Peppermint Sugar Scrub
If you love sugar scrubs but hate the price tag or hate having to commit to a huge tub of one scent, you're going to want to pay attention. Today we are making green tea and peppermint sugar scrub in a small batch. I prefer making small batches over large batches because I like variety in my shower. I want to change it up depending on what my mood is. Since this is a preservative-free sugar scrub it's not going to have the shelf life like the ones you buy in store. There are no fillers or ...
Minnie Mouse Inspired Marshmallow Treats
Minnie Mouse is a huge hit with preschoolers. I'm an adult and I love Minnie Mouse. So when I heard Minnie Bow Be Mine was coming out on DVD February 5th I decided I would make a little treat to go along with the release. Who doesn't like to munch on treats when they watch a movie? I do. That's one of our favorite things about going to the movie theater. So today we are going to be making Minnie Mouse Inspired Marshmallow Treats. To make these yummy little treats at home you will need the ...
4 Expenses to Plan for When the Kids Leave Home
For most of us, it seems a distant dream away. Unfortunately, like it or not, there will come a time where the kids fly the nest. It's at this point that the general consensus is that the costs, and some responsibilities, come to a halt. However, as we'll soon find out, this is the wrong way of looking at things. The point we are trying to make is that you do need to budget for life beyond childhood for the kids. Let's take a look at this in detail to show you what tends to happen. Expense ...
How to Improve Your Lawn: 4 Easy Steps
An impressive-looking lawn is more than just an aesthetic asset for your home. It’s also a great way to improve the value of your property. Good landscaping is important if you want to get the best value for your home, so it’s important to invest time and money in improving the way your lawn looks to your guests and passersby. For this, let’s take a look at a few important tips you should consider when you’re improving your lawn. Give it a rustic atmosphere One thing’s for sure, many ...
Grinch Inspired Hot Cocoa
I have been a fan of The Grinch for a very long time. When Peyton and I went to Universal Orlando last year that was one of my favorite places to visit, the Grinch area. They had a whole store full of all things Grinch. And I did end up spending a little there too. What Grinch fan could resist? Well, I've passed that love of The Grinch on to Peyton. She loves him too. There was one Christmas I even had a one of a kind Grinch dress made for my darling that she wore when we went to see The Grinch ...