How to Blow Up a Balloon Without Your Mouth

What kid doesn’t love a nice big balloon? But we all know that it can require a lot of effort to blow up a balloon with your mouth. But did you know that you can actually do it without your mouth? It’s true! All you need are a few household items to make it happen. How…

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Easy Curly Hair Bun Style Tutorial

Protective styles are the way to go during cold months, and a hair bun style is a great option for our Curly Hairstyle of the Week. Why? Well, for starters it helps to retain moisture. It also protects the ends of the hair from damage. The best part is that you can achieve a bun…

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Easy Halloween Costume Solutions With Scotch™ Essentials

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ScotchClothingEssentials #CollectiveBias Halloween Costume Solutions With Scotch™ Essentials When it comes to celebrating Halloween, costumes are just as important as candy. Some parents purchase a new Halloween costume for their kids every year. But, I’ve been known to…

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Roasted Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Roasted spaghetti squash has become one of my favorite healthy meals to prepare. It’s similar to pasta spaghetti, and it’s good for you too. My kids are obsessed with eating whole grain pasta. Most days, we have to bribe them to eat rice or some other kind of side dish. But, sometimes I substitute pasta…

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Cornrow Braid Video Tutorial for Beginners

Now that summer is over and school is in session, cornrows are usually our go-to-hairstyles. Because as temperatures get cooler, and the air gets drier, braids are great for retaining moisture. Plus, adding a cornrow gives any hairstyle flare. Some people think it’s hard to do. But, cornrows are easy to do once you get the…

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Healthy Snack Recipes in 5 Minutes or Less

Healthy Snack Recipe Ideas weight watchers

I wouldn’t consider myself super anal about healthy eating. I just like to choose better options whenever possible. It doesn’t take much to come up with healthy snack recipes. Believe it or not, you can whip up some pretty tasty treats by making a few substitutions. 2 Quick Healthy Snack Recipes Options The great thing about Weight…

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Healthy Quick Breakfast Meals With SmartyPants

Healthy quick breakfast meals packed with nutrients are essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. With summer winding down, that means school is just around the corner. Needless to say, our mornings are about to get pretty busy. Our son will be attending preschool and his big sis will be heading off to first grade in September….

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Easy Hair Bow Tutorial

It’s pretty easy to make a hair bow. All you need are just a few tools to create a cute hairstyle. I’ve seen this done on straight hair, but rarely on little girls with curls. What You Need for the Hair Bow Tutorial Rat tail comb Bobby pins Scrunchy or Hair Tie Elastic bands Directions…

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