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Another month is upon us and all we can think is, WOAH, what happened to the time? Do you feel this way? Like the last time you came up for some air was back in January. We get it. So how do we take a break in the midst of all the crazy? We have the perfect way to de-stress, unwind, and come up for air. How about an at-home-spa-weekend. You may wonder how this is going to be helpful with the kids around and the to-do list growing at a rapid rate. Stick with us and we will tell...

In 2007 we took a mother-daughter road trip across the United States. We started in Idaho and went East. We were on the road for 30 days, talk about a bonding experience! In our time on the road we learned not only a lot about each other but also a tip or two about road tripping. Since then we have used these tips, the best part is remembering where we learned them. Lose the Minute to Minute Itinerary This can be a challenge for some people. Most of the time we keep planners and plan our schedules meticulously. On the...

We talked about the process of starting seeds indoors, especially in those colder climates. So, what happens after you move them outside? How do you combat those pesky weeds that just won’t go away? Why do your plants keep falling over? What the heck is the difference between annuals and perennials and how do you remember which is which? We ask these same questions, so here is what we have found to work. Weeds When trying to maintain a toxin free garden weeds become a problem. There are a couple of natural options to keep them at bay, but the...

Does anybody else have the hardest time picking the perfect gift for their dad for Father’s Day? We would love to give you a list of the best gifts to give your dad this year, but we can’t even figure it out for our own dad. We can all struggle together. We know that we will give our dads our time and love this year. We invite you to do the same! Dad, thank you. Thank you for all the things I see and don’t see. Thank you for the silly faces to make me smile. Thank you for nacho...

Summer is here which means school is most likely out of session. It is always such a fun time for the kids, but sure can be stressful for parents, am I right? That is a whole lot of time to figure out what to do with the kiddos. Do you send them to camp? Give them summer lesson plans? Fill their days with trips to the zoo or the waterpark? Keeping the children entertained is a full-time job all on its own. We can’t tell you what to do with them for the whole summer but, we can provide you...