Please Clean Deep Inside Your Dryer Vent NOW!

Clogged dryer vents can cause a fire.  It’s the perfect combination of heat and lint.  Even though I swipe the lint trap clean after each drying cycle, there is still a lot left inside the unit.  Removing it is such an easy process, given you have the right tools.  It takes me less than five […]

Everything Smurfy

Smurfs are back!  It’s so exciting to share them with my kiddos.  Many a Saturday morning was spent singing “la LA la la la la LA la la la la” Smurf stuff is popping up everywhere.  Check out what I found…   Smurf Bento.  Do I see blue rice?  Love it! source Homemade Papa Smurf […]

Ikea/Target Picture Facelift

This picture has been in my closet for-ev-er and I decided I was either going to trash it or doctor it a bit.  I found a few bottles of acryllic paint at Walmart and thought I’d have a go at painting over all of the DARK areas.  I have no idea what I was thinking […]

My Favorite Parenting Gadgets

I love when the kid catalogs pop up in my mailbox.  They’re filled with all kids of gadgets and toys to make parenting easier.  Some of the items seem like a big help while others look like a waste of money.   Here’s a list of my favorite products that I’ve found to be a […]

Travel Potty Idea

Travel John Jr. This portable potty was recommended to me a few years ago by a friend who is always in the know when it comes to kid stuff.  I’m so glad because it has come in handy more than once on road trips with the kids.  It’s appropriately called, “Travel John.”  hehe  Seriously though, it has saved […]

HE is Much Better

You’ve taken such good care of us.  You’ve worked sometimes ALL DAY and even into the night.  But, it’s just that time.  It’s not you, it’s me.  This has to be done.  Goodbye old friend… And HEL-LO to you… Our poor washer has been on its last leg and the dryer officially quit so it […]