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How to Make Homemade Oobleck

Posted by Angela Parker

· July 23, 2020

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Are you searching for a fun and educational activity to engage your little ones? Look no further than the magical world of oobleck! This intriguing substance, known for its unique properties of behaving like both a liquid and a solid, is not only entertaining but also offers a wealth of learning opportunities for children of all ages. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the simple steps to create oobleck right in your own kitchen, providing hours of sensory-rich play and scientific exploration for your curious kids. Get ready to dive into a world of hands-on fun with oobleck! read more

DIY Calming Lavender Pillow Spray

Posted by Angela Parker

· May 8, 2018

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So many people struggle with falling asleep each night. With this DIY Lavender Pillow Spray, you can use the power of essential oils to help you fall asleep.

Moms, the day that’s all about you is almost here—Mother’s Day! With everything you do as a super mom, you’ve earned a day of “R & R.” The trouble with a lot of the “Sleep Help” products and recipes out there is that they are full of fillers or chemicals you might not want on your pillow while you sleep at night! read more

DIY: Holiday Scented Pinecones

Posted by Angela Parker

· October 24, 2017

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This is a simple and easy holiday recipe to make your house smell amazing. Read more of how to make these DIY: Holiday Scented Pinecones.

The best thing about fall is the holiday scents… what am I saying? The best thing about fall is EVERYTHING!!

But mama can’t be simmering a pot of apple cider on the stove every day, amiright?

and I don’t love burning candles… fires and kids sort of make me visualize this happening in my house:

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Plus, you really don’t know what you are breathing in when you burn a conventional candle. Most are filled with artificial scents – and I’m just not sure I want to be breathing that in all day. read more

Four “No Carve” Halloween Pumpkin Ideas

Posted by Angela Parker

· October 19, 2017

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These Four “No Carve” Halloween Pumpkin Ideas is perfect for your family if you want to decorate a pumpkin without the mess of carving.

It’s Fall Ya’ll!

And that means it is time for all your fall bucket list ideas!

Our Fall Bucket List includes:

Leaf Scavenger Hunts

Making Wassail

Baking yummy Pumpkin Treats

Visiting the Pumpkin Patch

and Decorating Pumpkins!!

Traditionally, most people CARVE their pumpkins.

However, when you carve a pumpkin there are some downsides…

When you carve it, it may ROT!

No one wants a stinky pumpkin rotting on their front porch! There are a few tips to help your pumpkin last longer – Click here to check them out! read more

Melted Crayon Halloween Pumpkin

Posted by Angela Parker

· October 16, 2017

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This melted crayon Halloween pumpkin is great for your family if you want to decorate a pumpkin without the mess of carving.

‘Tis the season for all Fall Crafts!

And of course when the leaves start dropping… It’s Pumpkin Time!

I personally love finding cute ways to decorate pumpkins that don’t involve carving…

When you carve a pumpkin, it gets MESSY – Plus I just get nervous with the kids around sharp objects lol.

This is a SUPER cute idea that will give you a unique pumpkin + PLUS use all those broken crayons you have laying around your craft room. read more

Essential Oil Bathtub Crayons

Posted by Angela Parker

· September 11, 2017

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You can make bath time more fun with these Essential Oil Bathtub Crayons. Your kids will love being a part of the creation and then playtime during bath time.

When a rainy day strikes, bring the fun inside with bathtub crayons. Add a little Essential Oil for play time that can be as calming or energizing as Mom wants!

The girls have really enjoyed these, and sometimes it’s nice to have something that can be messy in a controlled way!

What You’ll Need:

• 1 bar Unscented Castile Soap (grated) read more

DIY Pom Pom Rug

Posted by Angela Parker

· August 24, 2017

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This DIY Pom Pom Rug is a super for activity for your crafty kids who love to make special creations for their rooms. So grab your glue gun and some fun yarn colors and let’s make something together!

How to Make: DIY Pom Pom Rug

We are back to school! I don’t know about your kids, but mine LOVE doing crafts together.

I had some yarn left over from when I was trying to learn to crochet. The girls had this great idea to make a rug out of yarn Pom Poms {How fun!!}

I said – Let’s do this! It was super easy and fun for the whole family!! You can pick whatever colors you want to use too read more

The Perfect DIY Shaving Cream Slime

Posted by Angela Parker

· August 21, 2017

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My kids love making slime all. the. time. They have made the Perfect DIY Shaving Cream Slime recipe and make it over and over! Grab your shaving cream and let’s make some slime together!

Making Slime with Shaving Cream

My girls (especially my oldest) LOVE science and experimenting at home. My mom gave us a book full of science experiments to do together this year and it is one of their favorite things.

Whether you homeschool or not, This saline solution slime is perfect for kids as a science and sensory play activity.

I get stressed out easily when my kids are making a mess in my kitchen (which happens often, haha!) But this is pretty contained in one big bowl (and as you can see, you can bring the fun outside too). read more

Cold Eucalyptus Infused Towels

Posted by Angela Parker

· June 9, 2017

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I’m sharing a simple and effective way to cool off quickly with these cold eucalyptus towels. These are perfect for sore muscles or to get quick relief from a hot summer day. Keep reading to learn how to make cold eucalyptus towels.

Angela of Grassfed Mama shares healthy tips for busy moms.

The Magic of Eucalyptus Essential Oil: A Mom’s Must-Have

Today, let’s talk about a little bottle that packs a big punch – eucalyptus essential oil. This refreshing and invigorating oil is a true multitasker, and it’s about to become your new best friend!

Refreshing and Invigorating

First things first, let’s talk about the refreshing properties of eucalyptus oil. Just a whiff of this crisp, clean scent can help wake up your senses and give you a much-needed energy boost – perfect for those days when you’re running on mom-power and coffee! read more

DIY Eucalyptus Bath Salt Recipe

Posted by Angela Parker

· December 6, 2016

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This is a simple recipe to make your own DIY Eucalyptus Bath Salt. You can make this for your own relaxing bath or you can give it as the perfect gift!

DIY Christmas Gift – Eucalyptus Bath Salt

Christmas is just around the corner, so I wanted to share this simple DIY Eucalyptus Bath Salt recipe that makes a great gift to give or to make for yourself. I don’t know about you, but I love making homemade recipes for Christmas gifts for neighbors and teachers too!

I’m not a teacher, but I think this would be a good teacher gift, because every teacher I know needs some special relaxation time. These eucalyptus bath salts would be perfect! read more

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How to Make Homemade Oobleck

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DIY: Holiday Scented Pinecones