For years I couldn’t get my kids to eat rice. I love rice, so this bummed me out! I mean, who doesn’t like rice?? But then one day, I made cilantro lime rice, and they were in love! So now cilantro lime rice is a staple in our house, and when I use the Instant … Continue reading Cilantro Lime Rice in the Instant Pot
I've been making homemade playdough for years, but in the last few years, I've been experimenting with different ways to dye playdough naturally. This simple playdough recipe is quick and easy, and you're likely to have most of these ingredients on hand. Besides being simple to make, it's also completely free of harmful ingredients! I … Continue reading Naturally Dyed Homemade Playdough
It's that time of year when we're looking for Christmas and holiday gifts for the people we love. I really enjoy giving thoughtful gifts - ones that are meaningful and you know the other person will really appreciate (rather than want to exchange). And maybe with a side of practicality. So I put some of … Continue reading Must Have Gift Guide for Women
Now that it's warming up here in Wisconsin, my kiddos and I are enjoying all the wildlife and plants that are popping up around us! I made a couple free printable nature scavenger hunts for us to do together and to share with you! There are two different scavenger hunts - one with words and … Continue reading Free Printable Nature Scavenger Hunt
Some days my scrap bins make me feel like I'm teetering on the edge of a hoarders episode. But it feels so wasteful to throw away pieces of fabric that are still big enough to be used for something. Instead of tossing them, I love to use up as many scraps as I can by … Continue reading 14 Projects to Make with Fabric Scraps
It's been a doozy of a winter up here in Wisconsin, and I'm. Over. It. But whether it's the never-ending winter, life circumstances, or potty training toddlers, sometimes your spirits just need lifting! So today I'm sharing six easy ways to boost your mood naturally. 1. Get outside as much as possible. This is my … Continue reading 6 Ways to Boost your Mood Naturally
In my journey to making our day to day lives and our home more sustainable and having fewer toxins, I have been trying to free our lives of as much plastic as possible. There are many reasons to want to go plastic free in your kitchen: it's better for the planet, more sustainable... but my … Continue reading Six Simple Swaps to go Plastic Free with Kids in the Kitchen
I used to wear a lot of perfume, but since ditching so many toxic chemicals from our home, I have started making my own! It's so simple to DIY your own natural perfumes and customize them. These make GREAT stocking stuffers too! The options for these perfumes are endless. All you need are some pure, … Continue reading DIY All Natural Perfumes
We've lived in our 1880s farmhouse for about two and a half years now, and in that time, I've rearranged the bedrooms about fifty bazillion times. Seriously. If you follow me on Instagram, you've seen my sewing room shift from room to room. It had become pretty clear that while I wanted to have my … Continue reading Our Homeschool Room and Play Room Tour
With five boys in the house, we can go through a lot of yogurt. Unfortunately, most yogurts you find in the grocery store are either filled with sugar and other icky additives or really expensive. Spending $6 for a tub of yogurt that my kids will go through in one sitting is NOT my idea … Continue reading Instant Pot Yogurt Recipe