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Fun and Simple DIY Games for Kids

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Kid Stuff, TODAYS HOT POST | 1 Comment

We all know how expensive it can become to get your kids the latest games and toys, especially around Christmas or their birthday. Since not everyone can afford to spend a ton of cash we thought it apt to come up with a few DIY alternatives you can try making with your kids to cut a few corners, save yourself some cash and bond with your children. Toilet Roll Bowling To start off our list, we have something simple that you can knock up in just a few minutes. All you need for this game is a couple of empty toilet roll tubes, a ball, which you can make out of wool, rubber bands, paper, or whatever you have lying around really. You and the kids then take it in turn to knock down pins. If you...

Using Empty K-Cups to Plant Seedlings #BringingInnovation

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Gardening, TODAYS HOT POST | 3 Comments

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #bringinginnovation #CollectiveBias #cbias I'm all about reusing and recycling and my kids are getting into it too. I'll admit, It took me a while to get on board but when I really got thinking about how my kids need to live on this planet a lot longer than me, and then my grandkids etc, I realized that something had to be done because we have so much 'stuff' now and there's no room for it. And I don't mean just in my house, I mean on this planet and in the landfills. Last year we built two garden beds in our back year and my friend and I planted a nice garden. It was filled with...

No Carve Pumpkin Idea

by Karen Mendes | DIY, TODAYS HOT POST | 5 Comments

My kids ask me every year to carve a pumpkin. And while we do it, I'm not a big fan of the mess of it. So I try to put it off as long as I can which means I'm rushing around last minute doing it. No Carve Pumpkin Idea I never, ever thought about not carving the pumpkin until I starting seeing all these great No Carve Pumpkin Ideas especially the one that Trisha at Momdot did! Isn't that cute?? Head on over to MomDot.com to see the entire pumpkin and how she did it. It's not only easy, but adorable. Plus this is something the older kids could definitely help you with.

4 Pet Friendly Homemade Cleaning Supplies

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Dog Talk, TODAYS HOT POST | 6 Comments

Having pets can make your choices in cleaning supplies a bit limited. You don't want your pets (or children, if you have any) to get into chemicals that can harm them. There are many ways to make homemade cleaning supplies without harsh chemicals, and it's usually a lot cheaper than buying the chemical-filled brands. Many of these are made of edible items that you probably already have in your home, but remember that not every edible item is good for pets. 4 Pet Friendly Homemade Cleaning Supplies All-Purpose Cleaner 1 cup vinegar 1/2 cup baking soda 1 gallon water Mix well and store in a jug! Mirror/Window cleaner Make a paste out of vinegar and baking soda. Rub on the mirror or...

5 Packing Tips for a Last Minute Trip

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Organizing, Tips | 5 Comments

5 Packing Tips for a Last-Minute Trip Today I am sharing with you some packing tips that I'm hoping you'll find handy. There is nothing worse than getting to your final destination and finding out you forgot to pack something you really need. There isn't always an opportunity to buy everything - unless of course, you have unlimited funds. But I'm guessing you are like me and you don't. I always forget my toothbrush or razor. You'd think I would have learned by now! But now I have some packing tips to follow. Getting packed for a last-minute trip can be even more stressful, and it often means you will end up forgetting something- which can make the trip stressful too! Don't let this...

5 Outfits Every Woman Should Own and How to Get Them on a Dime

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Fashion | 11 Comments

If you are like me and are not a woman into fashion, figuring out what exactly you need in terms of clothes can be overwhelming and a bit scary since you don't really know what to buy or how much to spend. And of course, I don't want to overspend on anything I buy. So the first thing I recommend you do, is look online for coupons like nordstrom coupons to make sure you can get the best deal you can! 5 Outfits Every Woman Should Own and How to Get Them on a Dime Even if you know fashion, you may be missing the basics every woman should own. You can easily build the basic outfits and save money with just a few easy tips! The Interview Outfit Even if you don’t work outside the home, you...

Father’s Day Wood Frame Craft at Michaels June 14th

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Kid Stuff | 1 Comment

Stop by Michaels on Saturday June 14th and make a Father’s Day Wood Frame fro only $2! This is for ages 3 and up from 10 - 12 pm. Or from 1-4pm on the same day you can make a Crafty Tie-Dye T-Shirt with dad! Just purchase a t-shirt and meet up in the classroom for some crafty fun. See a store associate for details.

Creating a Blurb Book of Drawings and Paintings {and 25% off}

by Karen Mendes | DIY | 0 Comments

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Mostafa Keyhani is an extraordinary painter. Drawing from the Impressionist tradition, his work is alive with color and texture as he uses thin washes, areas of bare canvas, and thick impasto to impart an expression of organic life. While his paintings fetch high prices in galleries across the United States and Canada, his self-published books give each of his fans a chance to own his art. Keyhani is a Canadian resident born in Iran, and has had a journey as fantastic as his art. In this video, Blurb captures a glimpse at Keyhani's remarkable creative process. Perhaps it will inspire you to make your own book with Blurb. Now through June 23rd, Blurb...

5 Ways to Celebrate National Exercise in Your Garden Day  

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Gardening | 2 Comments

5 Ways to Celebrate National Exercise in Your Garden Day Did you know that June 6th is National Exercise in Your Garden Day? Have you ever heard of such a quirky and fun holiday? If not, you may be wondering about how exactly to celebrate it. Well the good news is, below you will find 5 easy and inexpensive ways to celebrate this day in a fun and simple fashion. Give these tips a try and you can enjoy getting in shape while you garden at the same time. Garden Yoga Take your yoga mat or just a simple yoga towel out to your garden. Lay it flat and try some basic yoga poses and stretches. Breathe in the smell of the plants and fresh air as you do. If you don’t know any yoga poses, check on...

Frozen Lemonade Recipe {Made with a K-cup!}

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Recipes | 7 Comments

K-Cup Frozen Lemonade Recipe I have another summer drink recipe for you using a k-cup. This one is pretty straight forward but before I started thinking outside the box with my over ice k-cups, I would have never thought about doing this! My kids love frozen lemonade but when that lemonade truck comes by, all I see is how expensive it is. And while k-cups aren’t dirt cheap, when I buy them from Cross Country Cafe, I know I’m getting the best deal. Plus, when I make this frozen lemonade, I can get a cup for each of them from just one k-cup. So it’s definitely cheaper than the Lemonade Truck. Here is the super simple recipe use the Green Mountain Naturals Lemonade k-cup. It’s so easy...

Vitamin Burst Acai Berry Fruit Smoothie Recipe {Made with a K-cup!}

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Recipes, Smoothie Recipes | 7 Comments

Vitamin Burst Acai Berry Fruit Smoothie Did you know you can make some fun summer drinks with k-cups? I love using my Ninja blender to make iced drinks and smoothies and I've been experimenting with different brewed over ice k-cups to come up with some fun summer drinks, not just for me but for the kids too. We spend a lot of time outside by the pool so we like really cold drinks. What's better than and Iced Drink or a Smoothie? How about a Vitamin Burst Acai Berry Fruit Smoothie. In case you missed my other post, check out the Berry Iced Tea Smoothie made from Snapple Raspberry Iced Tea k-cups I posted the other day. Here is another smoothie made with Vitamin Burst Acai Berry K-cup. This...

4 Easy Ways To Keep Looking Younger

by Karen Mendes | DIY | 2 Comments

Beating the Clock? — When Do You Start Using an Anti-Aging Cream? I've been using face cream since I was in my twenties. I used to be able to use any type of cream as my skin was flawless. The older I get, the more spots appear on my face so I've had to alter my skincare regimen. I will be 41 next week however, even though I do have some brown spots, people tell me I look a lot younger than that. In the past, anti-aging creams were left to women in their 40s and 50s but currently, more and more women in their 20s and 30s are using these products. And I believe you should! Society has become obsessed with youth. Even those who are young feel the need to do things to make themselves...

Getting Creative with Kal Barteski: A Self-Publishing Success Story at Blurb

by Karen Mendes | DIY | 1 Comment

Blurb author Kal Barteski is a maker extraordinaire whose creativity knows no bounds. She’s a working designer, painter, storyteller, book creator, TEDx speaker, and calligrapher who can now add “video star” to her resumé with the first of Blurb's Canadian book-maker profiles. Watch the first installment in the Canadian Author video series with a wild look at Kal’s creativity. Blurb thinks you’ll be inspired to make your own book with Blurb. I know I am! I make photo books all the time but never thought to turn one into a story!

Weight Watchers Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss Sweet Baked Goods for Valentine’s #WWbrowniebliss

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Product Review | 7 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Weight Watchers but my opinions are 100% my own! Creative homemade gifts are a great way to show your friends and family that you care, for any event including Valentine's Day. And of course if you include a yummy treat with it, then it'll be well received! However, a yummy treat doesn't mean it has to be high in calories. Weight Watchers Sweet Baked Goods wants to remind you that their Peanut Butter Brownie Bliss™ are great options for a low-calorie treat especially during this time when there is so much temptation around to splurge! Weight Watchers sent me a some items to create a DIY Valentine gift (like the one above) which included the Peanut...

Recipe for Homemade Donut Pops with Entenmann’s Pop’Ems {Giveaway}

by Karen Mendes | DIY, Giveaways, Product Review, Recipes | 11 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Entenmann's but my opinions are 100% my own! Craving something sweet this Valentine’s Day? Entenmann’s is celebrating with the Entenmann’s Sweet Valentine's Edible Bouquet and Entenmann’s Sweet Donut Sweepstakes. If you are an Entenmann's fan, you won’t want to miss out on this mouthwatering celebration! But first let me tell you about a fun treat you can make this Valentine's Day! I've been having fun making some different Valentine's Treats for the kids and they've had fun eating the. But this one definitely topped the cake because it was two of their favorite things together - donuts and chocolate! Entenmann's Sweet Valentine's Edible Bouquet You can create the...

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