The Gift That Keeps on Giving

A couple of years ago, I asked my husband for the Young Living Premium Starter Kit for my birthday. I had read some amazing things from people who were using them and I wanted to begin my “oily” journey. Since then, my husband and I have made many wonderful changes in our lives. We learned about toxic chemicals that were in many of the products we used daily and have switched to the wonderful Young Living products. My only regret is that I hadn’t started my journey sooner.

DIY Craft – Mummy Halloween Juice Boxes

Last year I shared the treats I made for my child’s preschool Halloween party.  They were super simple and quick, and made with things I had around the house (Mom win!).  This year, I had a little more time, but I still kept it fairly simple.  So this is still totally doable for any of you looking for a last-minute treat for your kid’s class party.

First of all, you’ll need the following items.  I had all of these around the house, so I only had to buy the juice boxes.  I bought a large pack of them from Costco since I planned to make these for both of my kids’ classes.

Easy Homemade Chili

Does it feel like Fall yet where you live?  Any hint of a slight cool breeze here in South Louisiana and we begin to cook for Fall since it doesn’t always get very cold here. Ha-ha.  Some of my family’s favorites for the Fall weather are gumbo, vegetable beef soup, and homemade chili.  We serve the chili with corn chips or crackers and sometimes a little cheese.  It’s always a hit at the dinner table.  The best part about it? Only a small amount of prep is needed.  Here’s the recipe (which I learned from my husband):

Our Little Life Hack #12: Save Money at the Grocery Store – Freeze It!

I have shared with you some of the ways that I save money on my grocery bill before – including my favorite apps.  Today I have yet another frugal living tip for you in regards to your grocery bill: Freeze it!

Days to Maturity

Are we there yet? If you have traveled with kids, I am sure you have heard this more than once. In fact, like me, you have probably thought the same thing at times. The joy I feel planting seeds reminds me of the anticipation I experience when planning for a long distance vacation. When the first leaves appear on my seedlings, I feel happiness like when I pack my suitcase and pull out of the driveway. Planting my young transplants in the garden sparks excitement similar to crossing a new state line. However, the day to day, week by week, caring for the plant begins to leave my asking “How much longer?”

Our Little Life Hack #11: Use Your Time in the Car Line Wisely

If you have a child that doesn’t drive themselves to school yet, you may have experienced the car rider line wait.  (If you haven’t, consider these tips for anytime you’ll be waiting for an extended period of time, like the next time you are traveling as a passenger in a car or plane, or waiting at the doctor’s office).  I spend a decent amount of time every morning and afternoon during the week waiting to drop off or pickup my oldest child.  Here are some of the things I do during these times (besides the obvious – talking with my children):

Weeds

A walk in the garden and what do I find? Weeds beginning to grow next to my young transplants. They take up space and compete with my plants for water, light and nutrients. These weeds must go and I will be taking steps to keep other weeds from growing here also.