Should you use a DIY upholstery cleaner solution or a name brand cleaning solvent like Bissell? Will a homemade upholstery cleaning mix really work as well as a store bought one? Well, we have your answers! Links in this post may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a …
I love making state string art projects! I love them so much that I actually spent four years making custom state string art pieces for clients on Etsy. State string art was by far the most popular thing I sold in my shop and I loved making them. They were so fun to create and …
In today's post, I'm ranking the 10 best rides at Disney World! If you've ever read my blog before, it's probably pretty obvious that I really adore Walt Disney World. From the attractions to the atmosphere, every little thing about the place just makes me happy. There's just something about WDW that stands head and …
Today we're listing all the rides to skip at the Magic Kingdom and what you should ride instead! There are so many attractions at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, that it is really hard to see and do it all! While I always recommend visitors spend at least two days in the Magic Kingdom for …
Disney World is a place full of magic and fun, but Disney World regrets are a real thing. There are endless things to do, and everyone wants their trip to be the picture perfect experience at the most magical place on earth. But perfection is a lofty goal, and while I absolutely love going on …
Ever wondered how to make bubble solution? What's the best way to do it? What ingredients do you need? There are a TON of recipes out there for homemade bubble solutions, and lots of them have different ingredients. Well, we tested a bunch of DIY bubble solution recipes, so you don't have to! I’m including …
Silhouette portraits are some of the most beautiful and surprisingly some of the easiest crafts I've ever made. I've always love silhouette portraits. I can still remember sitting for one on my very first trip to Disney World. 11 year old me was enchanted as I watched the artist skillfully cut out an amazing likeness …
I am so excited to teach you how to make a kite! The sheer joy of launching a kite into the air is something every kid should experience. And the whole thing can be even more special if the kite is homemade. It's really not too complicated to make your own kite. All you need is …
As a parent, I'm always looking for great books for older kids to read. Having upper elementary and middle school kids that love to read is wonderful, but finding books that they'll really get into can be a real challenge. Beyond series like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Artemis Fowl, there are tons of great …
Today we're sharing how to make pom-poms! Pompoms are the perfect addition to so many crafts! They're super cute and can compliment any color scheme. Of course you could buy a pom-pom maker, but there are so many ways to make pom-poms without this equipment. The best part is it only takes a couple of …
Today I'm sharing all my favorite tie dye techniques in one place!! From the classic spiral tie dye to a more intricate bleach tie dye, I'm gathering up all my tie dyeing patterns and tutorials for you and putting them in one place! I've used these tie dye techniques to make tons of fun and …
Ever heard of using Kool Aid Hair Dye? Like seriously dye your hair using the drink mix Kool Aid? Sounds crazy, right? But it actually works, and works really well on dark hair to get amazing colors without bleaching it! We actually tried two different methods of using Kool Aid as hair dye, but one …
Spiral tie dye is iconic. The swirling mix of custom colors on a t-shirt or sweatshirt is the absolute classic look for any tie dye project. The spiral tie dye design seems like it would be very difficult to accomplish. But if you know the right steps to follow to put it all together, it …
This 3 ingredient stir fry sauce recipe has saved dinner more times than I can count! I absolutely LOVE Asian food, and I LOVE to cook it at home. Throwing a stir fry meal together on a busy night is one of my go-to methods for a quick and healthy meal for my family. It's …
Making your own Tie Dye Bullseye pattern is easier than you might think! Tie dye is everywhere right now. From high fashion to homemade, everyone is rocking this look, and doing it well! One of the most classic patterns you can create with dye is the tie dye bullseye, and in this post, I'll be …
Taking a Walt Disney World Vacation is an amazing experience for any family, but avoiding Disney World crowds is absolutely key to having a great time while you're there. Nobody likes to wait for hours and hours just to ride one attraction, and knowing how to deal with wall-to-wall people in the parks is essential …
Do You Need A Disney Travel Agent? It's the question I ALWAYS hear from people who are thinking about a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or any Disney Park. It's a tough question, with a lot of factors to consider, but I hope I can layout all the nitty gritty details to …
Disney World is truly the most magical place on earth, but none of that magic would be possible without the amazing Disney Cast Member! Cast Members (what Disney calls all of its employees) take everyday experiences and make them truly memorable by giving guests exceptional service every single day. Have you ever had a moment …
In today's post, I'm going to teach you how to ice tie dye! Everyone is loving tie dye right now. Especially that patternless, monochrome look you see in stores like Abercrombie and Fitch for upwards of $60 or $70 each. I even spotted one in Neiman Marcus for $118! Guess what y'all! I figured out …
In today's post, we're sharing how to make a bacon bouquet full of meaty goodness for the one you love! Flowers are temporary, but bacon is forever. That's definitely the motto most of the men in my life live by. We are a family of bacon lovers. Thin cut, thick cut, smoked, fried, candied, whatever. …
In today's post, I'm going to show you how to make your own leather earrings! I'm sure you've seen leather earrings everywhere lately. They're so cute and go with so many outfits! They light weight material of the leather makes them super comfortable to wear. Did you know that in addition to be an super …
Today I get to share with you one of my all time favorite recipes: Christmas Crack (also known as Pretzel Toffee Bark)!! Y'all! This stuff is SOOOO good! Like seriously delicious. The pretzel toffee bark the perfect combination of sweet and salty, buttery and chocolatey. Just so so yummy! It's really hard to eat just …
In today's post, I'm giving you my Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt printable for FREE! Nothing says "It's the Holidays" quite like Christmas lights displays. My family and I absolutely love them. Whether they're tiny or elaborate, any Christmas lights fill me with joy. That's why we put up thousands of lights on our own house every …
I love family Christmas traditions, and I'm always looking for new ones to try with my little family! Growing up we had lots of family Christmas traditions that didn't even seem like traditions to me when I was a kid. They were just things we always did at Christmas time. Now that I have my …
In today's post, I'm going to teach your the right way to string popcorn for an old fashioned Christmas decoration. People have been stringing popcorn to use as a decoration for their Christmas trees for many, many years. It's an extremely traditional Christmas decoration. And as more and more people want a farmhouse aesthetic in …
Today, I'm going to teach y'all how to dry orange slices three ways: in an oven, a microwave, or an air fryer! And I'm going to let you know which one works best! Dried oranges have a lot of uses. You can eat them, use them to flavor drinks, and even use them as garnish! …
Just combine pretzels with rolos and add a pecan on top for the easiest chocolate turtle recipe ever! It never fails. I wait until the very last second to figure out what to bring to the yearly cookie exchange. My friends always make these fantastically delicious, yet complicated recipes that I can never aspire to …
In today's post, I'm going to share how to make hot chocolate bombs the easy way with this super simple hack! No candy mold required and they're ready to use in just minutes! These super cute confections are the most adorable way to serve hot chocolate at the moment. Hot chocolate bombs (also known as …
In today's post, I'm sharing my best at home date night ideas for you and your loved one! When I think of date nights with my husband, I always picture us going out somewhere, away from our house to spend some quality time together. I love a good dinner where neither of us have to …
I've been wanting to complete a gnomes DIY project for quite a while now. Gnomes are everywhere lately and they are so cute! I just love the cute little beards and oversized hats. They make adorable decorations for just about any holiday, but Christmas gnomes are especially cute! I've seen them in lots of gift …
I'm seeing bleach flannel everywhere these days! From high end boutiques to instagram influencers, it seems everyone is wearing those cute ombre plaid shirts! My daughter and I just love them, but my budget does NOT love that price tag. Some of these stores were asking $45 to $55 per shirt! So I decided to …
So you're finally going for your first time at Disney World! That's fantastic! Just about everyone dreams of taking a trip to Walt Disney World. It's consistently a top destination on any travel list. As a "first timer," there are so many decisions to be made and things to figure out. But don't worry, I'm …
DIY your decor this year with these 25 easy homemade Christmas decorations! We're all looking for ways to decorate our homes for Christmas on a budget, and these projects fit the bill perfectly. On your own or with your kids, these homemade Christmas decorations are lots of fun to create. Each tutorial includes full instructions …
Of all the things I cook, Thanksgiving egg rolls is probably the recipe I get asked about the most. Several years ago, I started taking the highlights from our Thanksgiving meal and stuffing them into an egg roll wrapper. It was game changing, and Thanksgiving leftover egg rolls have now become a family tradition. Every year …
In today's post, we're learning how to make rustic ornaments with these clothespin Christmas crafts! I absolutely LOVE these rustic Christmas ornaments! They have such a farmhouse feel to them! Whether you're looking for snowflake ornaments or star decorations, these easy to make clothespin Christmas crafts really are adorable! They don't take much to put …
In today's post, I'm going to teach you how to make huge 3D snowflakes! I love Christmas decorations, especially homemade ones! I especially love something that's easy to put together but looks super impressive. I think these 3d snowflakes accomplish that goal! They're ridiculously simple and cheap to make, but really pack a punch visually. …
In today's post, I'm going to share with you what we think are the best board games for teens! We play a lot of board games in our house, especially these days when we're home SO much! When my kids were little, we started out with the basics, like Candyland and Chutes & Ladders. But …
Where can you get cute and fun Disney masks for your next trip to Walt Disney World? I've got the inside scoop on the coolest designs right here! Walt Disney World is requiring all guests to wear a face covering while in the parks for the foreseeable future. For the protection of all guests and …
One of the most important parts of a Disney World vacation is your park bag. Most people bring a backpack or some other sort of bag with them into Disney parks to carry the essentials you'll need throughout your visit. These items are vital to a day full of fun, and in many cases will …
The Disney Monorail is the crown jewel of the public transportation system in Walt Disney World. The Disney Monorail an innovate and fun public transportation system that connects several Disney Parks together. Guests at Walt Disney World are able to use the Monorail to travel between some parks and to some resorts on Disney …
In today's post, I'm going to give you over 100 ideas for names for Elf on the Shelf! It's become a Christmas tradition for many families: the Elf on the Shelf. In case you hadn't heard, the Elf on the Shelf is a special toy elf that watches over children in the weeks leading up …
Today's post is a throwback to one of my favorite childhood crafts: DIY Shrinky Dinks! Shrinky Dinks were one of my absolute favorite things to do as a kid. If you don't already know what Shrinky Dinks are, then your childhood wasn't complete. Shrinky Dinks were this fantastic craft that was hugely popular in the …