I agreed to review the Karibu Step up Cushion Potty Chair because we have TWO in the toilet training range, and I have to say it’s one of the best toilet trainers we’ve ever tried. For the price of a little kid toilet, you get something so much simpler to use. Why I Love the […]
White Hydrangeas – Flowers from Tree Hydrangea Shrubs
Many gardeners think of hydrangea plants as having blue or pink flower clusters, but these tree hydrangeas have white flowers. These shade-tolerant shrubs have white hydrangea flowers to brighten up a garden area or shady landscape space. White hydrangea flowers will not change colors to pink or blue the way that other hydrangea plants will. Panicle […]
What You Need to Grow a Successful Vegetable Garden
Almost anyone can grow a vegetable garden, but there are some things every vegetable garden will need to produce at full potential. Do you have the basics? Many people may be trying to slash their grocery budgets this year by supplementing their family’s good with a home vegetable garden. Make sure all the basics are […]
Colorful Perennials for Partial Shade Gardens or Containers
Many gardeners long for colorful patio gardens or porch container arrangements but need to account for the usually part shade conditions they create. Partial shade is a versatile growing condition for small entry gardens, porch planters or patio containers. These plants mix and match well to form a beautiful container planting combination for part shade. Pleasing […]
Indoor Herb Planter With Wooden Plant Tags #LowesCreator
This indoor herb planter looks beautiful and was super simple to put together. Ridiculously so – I’m almost ashamed to share it and feel like I should add some extra steps to make it seem more complicated. But no – these Lowe’s posts are all about sharing how you can create super useful things that […]
Comfy and Cozy With #ARMandHAMMER Laundry Plus $100 Giveaway
I know a few of you make your own laundry soap – but I just can’t. I cannot add one more thing to my list right now, or something else (like sanity) will suffer. So we did a lot of shopping around and trying out of different things and I am really enjoying the ARM […]
Simple Tips for a Healthier You in the New Year
Each year, I evaluate the previous year, the progress I made in different areas, and what I want to see happening by the end of the next year. I think this is a great exercise for helping me stay on track and focused on the truly important things. I know many of you go through […]
Growing Daylilies for Long-Lasting, Multi-Purpose Flowers
Daylily flowers come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Gardeners can use daylilies in sunny garden areas, part shade gardens, containers, cottage gardens and perennial flower beds because of the versatile nature of the plants. Daylily Plants Grow in Multiple Sizes and Colors Daylilies are available in dwarf forms of only 12 inches […]
Gifts for Grown-Ups on a Budget – Trends and Tips!
It’s easy (and fun!) to focus on kid’s toys and present ideas, but today I appeared on KXII to share some of my favorite tips for buying gifts for grown-ups when you are on a budget.
5 Simple Tips for Holiday Entertaining
Holiday entertaining can seem overwhelming – especially if you are busy leading up to the holidays and don’t have tons of time for party planning. I’m excited about this campaign for Sweet Holiday Treat fragrances from Glade® Sweet Holiday Treat™ which focuses on easy entertaining holiday touches. Here are five simple tips for planning a holiday party that […]
DIY Gifts For Giving the Homemade and Personal Touch
Whether you are trying to save money, or just want to give something artisan and personal, homemade gifts are popular again. They don’t have to be cheap looking either! Some of these DIYs are worth far more than cookie-cutter-same-ole widgets you can pick up at big box stores. DIY Gifts for Foodies If you have […]
Little Bits Review – Learning Activities for Home School
Whether you home school, or you compliment your child’s education at home like most of the parents I know, you’ll want to check out littleBits. These learning bits are amazing and have some great potential for educational activities and HANDS ON learning. You know I’m a fan of that! What Are littleBits littleBits are kits […]
















