We are big strawberry fans around here especially during the summer but did you know there are sever surprising, no-waste uses for those tops?!?!

                                     If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile now, you know I love to share what “waste-not, want-not” knowledge I have as well as my “make do with what’s on hand” ideas + any “think before you toss” tips (there are a lot of those … More We are big strawberry fans around here especially during the summer but did you know there are sever surprising, no-waste uses for those tops?!?!

Lucid Candle Company and other clean living FAVS ~ Shop My Home, everyday living must haves!!

 Ok so if I haven’t mentioned this before (I think I have) here it is again …. when we built our “green-clean house”  and moved from our beloved 100+ year old not very efficient home, we made the switch to live as clean + green as we can.  We have started out small by continuing … More Lucid Candle Company and other clean living FAVS ~ Shop My Home, everyday living must haves!!

Did you know about these EXTREMELY helpful tricks & tips for spring and summer?

  Gardening Secret Heading out to do some gardening? Scrape your fingernails along a bar of soap to create a barrier that keeps dirt from getting deep under your nails. Once you’re done working, grab a nail brush and brush out the barrier as you wash your hands. Bug Bite Relief Got a bug bite … More Did you know about these EXTREMELY helpful tricks & tips for spring and summer?

Its that time of year that all the bugs start to awaken … make your own natural bug repellent without all the toxins.

Learn how to make your own natural “bug spray” without toxic chemicals! Whether it’s mosquitoes, fleas, or ticks, we all need protection from biting insects. DEET is he most common insect repellent but it is just not very safe for our skin and health, many of us would rather use an all-natural product if we … More Its that time of year that all the bugs start to awaken … make your own natural bug repellent without all the toxins.

What tree produces the most fruit? ……… The Pantry 😆 OK seriously though check out these simple, sometimes wacky, home remedies that use products right from your pantry!

 Ok so this is my pantry and I haven’t shared it much because we just now got to it (I’ll share the other side, possibly a video later) and the majority of it is finished just a few things to finish. But I wanted to share these home remedies using things you already have at … More What tree produces the most fruit? ……… The Pantry 😆 OK seriously though check out these simple, sometimes wacky, home remedies that use products right from your pantry!

When Parents Should Get Involved in Kids’ Issues ~ 7 scenarios for you to consider, What you SHOULD do……

1. Your child has an unreasonable amount of homework.Should you butt in? Not until you’ve done some serious reconnaissance work. “Make sure your child is legitimately spending time working,” not playing with the dog or daydreaming, says Jan Busey, an elementary-school teacher for nine years in Asheville, North Carolina. If that’s not the case, make … More When Parents Should Get Involved in Kids’ Issues ~ 7 scenarios for you to consider, What you SHOULD do……

12 Signs That Your Child is Being Bullied or Is A Bully

As a Jr. High teacher I have to admit unfortunately, that I see bullying almost on a daily basis ~ some bullying behaviors are worse than others BUT it is still BULLYING! I have a strict policy in my classroom which I hope and pray travels throughout the rest of my building and my students … More 12 Signs That Your Child is Being Bullied or Is A Bully