*Test this recipe on the back of your hand or bottom of your foot first to make sure it is not going to be irritating for you. Apply carefully and avoid the eyes. *All essential oils should be kept away from small children and stored safely. The concept for this recipe grew out of my desire to provide a complete DIY Spa Day for Moms, but after I started researching oils for this recipe I got Continue Reading >>
Homeschool 2:1 Conference Swag Bag Giveaway
I attended a fun homeschool blogging conference with my daughter last fall called the 2:1 Conference, and between the two of us, we ended up with a lot of swag! Since she is only 17, she didn't really care to keep quite a few of these books geared towards homeschool moms - so we are turning them into a fabulous gift for one of you! Here's what you could win. These are all paperback books, Continue Reading >>
Why using Ebooks for Curriculum Rocks!
Yesterday, I opened a digital book of Medieval crafts on my computer. I knew immediately that this book was going to be a big hit with my twelve-year-old daughter, so I emailed it to her with a suggestion of where to start. She opened it up on her mobile device, scrolled through the book, and got started on her first craft. A Celtic cross. After completing her history assignment, she asked Continue Reading >>
Four Mice. One Week. Twenty Traps. Character.
I want to tell you about what happened after we started catching and trapping mice. It started early last week, Sunday night, when my husband and I stayed up late enough to hear the scratching. "Something's in the kitchen." I said. And after about three or four more episodes of scratching, and sneaking into the kitchen to listen he finally agreed. So the next day, I looked for evidence. You know, Continue Reading >>
Pink Zebra Simmering Light and Sprinkles Giveaway
Would you like to fill your home with fun fragrances all year round? I have a teenage son. I can assure you, we need some help with fragrance - even though he is very diligent about hygiene. I'm super excited to bring you this giveaway from a fairly new company called Pink Zebra. Pink Zebra is a direct sales model company and my sister Mary Bondurant has been experiencing fantastic success in Continue Reading >>
Peppermint Mandarin Foot Soak Recipe
When I was about 16 years old, between my junior and senior year of high school, I went to Europe with a choral group to perform on tour. My mom went with me and we had an amazing trip. When we arrived in Brussels, her ankles were extremely swollen (definitely not normal for her at the time). Our guide sent her to a local store to pick up a peppermint foot soak. She soaked her feet in this stuff Continue Reading >>
