How to Make a Lego Costume (& win a $50 Lowes Card)

DIY Costume Ideas

We try to make the kids costumes each Halloween.  This year, Lowes inspired us to “think outside the box” and with the help of a giant appliance box (Thank you handy shopping assistant Doug!!) and a couple of cans of spray paint as well as several smaller boxes we had Legos.   Human Legos.  Check out [...]

Work From Home Job Ideas for Moms

I never imagined myself to be a working-momma, but I became one.  A few years ago I started QM as a journal of sorts – now it pays for the groceries – Woot!   I am sure I am not the only mom to say that in this economy, having a little extra income is a [...]

It’s Playtime: Play with Recycled Items

play with recycled items

Is your recycling bin overflowing? Mine is! Here are four ideas of ways you can turn your trash into treasure – or at least half an hour of play and exploration! . Melissa over at The Chocolate Muffin Tree (one of my favorite blogs!) used the lid of a dish soap bottle, an old CD [...]

Edible Chapstick: Make Your Own Lipbalm for Kids

edible lipbalm ingredients

Do your preschoolers use a ton of chapstick?  Mine do!  And I needed an alternative to help their cracking lips (gotta love winter weather) and something that I felt safe with them ingesting.  I was inspired after reading about a friend who mixed shortening and a juice mix to create a yummy edible lip balm.  [...]

Organizing the Home, On a Dime!

organize with mason jars

My house has clutter, lots of clutter and I am often in awe of some of those super organized mommas!  Nicole from Restrained Chaos has offered to guest post a few of her organization tips… I love them!  They are cheap and easy!  Hope you can take and glean from them as I have.  Here [...]