E is for Essential Oils: Lavender Grapefruit Foaming Handsoap My preschooler is obsessed with foaming handsoap.  She loves to pump the bottle and wash her hands.  She also likes to give her dolls “bubble baths” in the bathroom sink when I am not paying attention.  In the haze of potty training, I suppose a child who loves Continue reading
C is for Crafts:Â My Little Pony Inspired Stick Ponies My oldest daughter turned four this past weekend. Â Gone are the days of me being able to plan out a cute little birthday party based on the theme of my choice. Â She definitely had an opinion this year and it had to be a My Little Continue reading
E is for Essential Oils: 10 Uses for Lavender Essential Oil The smell of lavender is unmistakable and so soothing.  The flowers of the lavender plant are gorgeous and delicate both fresh and dried.  It is no wonder why lavender is so often associated with relaxation and pampering. Lavender oil was one of the essential oils I was Continue reading
B is for Baking:Â Cake Decorating Party I have to admit that most home parties really just aren’t my thing. Sure they can be a fun way to get together to socialize with girlfriends, but I always feel pressured to buy (self imposed pressure perhaps?) and end up spending too much money or buying things that Continue reading
C is for Crafts: DIY Kate Spade Inspired Wine Glasses I have a confession to make … I am totally obsessed with all things polka dot. And I also really have a thing for gorgeous glassware. Â I can’t get enough vases, glasses and bowls. Â Eek! So when I first saw the Larabee Dot Collection from Continue reading
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