This time of year always reminds me of my first garden. My mom allowed me to take over this small patch of our yard when I was just a kid. I would spend hours outside weeding and watering my plants with the utmost care. Looking back, I see how important it was for my mom to bestow that garden upon me. Her lessons in how to grow and use plants are incredibly beneficial to my life now (way more continue reading...
Make Your Own {Natural} DIY Cleaners and Sprays
Before I had kids, I didn't think about making my own diy cleaners and sprays. But, after years of using a particular cleaner that made me leave the room every time I sprayed it (it was so strong!!), I realized that the cleaners that I use in my home really matter. In fact, I realized that those cleaners are not just about getting my house clean, but also about keeping the air that I breath continue reading...
10 Simple Changes that Help to Raise Eco-Conscious Kids
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NaturalGoodness #CollectiveBias There's no doubt that my husband and I want to raise eco-conscious kids. We just bought our first home and we have been thinking about how to make simple changes around the house to decrease our impact on the planet. But, honestly, there are times when I continue reading...
{Pinkalicious} Make a Pretend Cupcake Shop
Today, we opened our own pretend cupcake shop! After reading Pinkalicious <--affiliate link! by Victoria Kann at nap time, we wanted to make our own pink cupcakes. This adorable book made both of us laugh out loud and my daughter wanted to read it over and over! Since we loved making erupting cupcakes, I knew my daughter would love this sensory play. We just had to put one ingredient in continue reading...