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Make Your Own Bug Repellent

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Samantha

Love the great outdoors, but hate the bugs? Do you hate the harsh chemicals in commercial bug repellents? Well the bugs love me and that makes me miserable when all I want to do id get the boys out and … Continue reading →

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Dipped Cookie Bunnies for Easter

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Samantha

Easter is less than a week away and we’re in high bunny gear. This weekend we played with cookies and made this sweet little treat. I love that is was easy enough to let little hands help. Enter our ingredients. We … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Spice Cookie Balls

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Samantha

The rush of the holidays is behind us and we’re looking towards the new year. Resolutions of health and organization fill the lines of fresh notebooks and the possibilities of a clean slate beckon us from the clutter and dust … Continue reading →

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Cat’s Meow Bento Lunch

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Samantha

I am crazy in love with making Turkey his fun lunches. I just enjoy it. It’s a nice treat for him and it lets me play in the kitchen. I used to dream of having my own Food Network show … Continue reading →

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Day 12 – Fruit Fly Trap

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Samantha

Confession, this is actually a trick I use regularly, but I found it on Pinterest. Every time I bring home a fresh pineapple I end up with fruit flies. Never fails! We had a pineapple last week and a few … Continue reading →

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Day 7 – Removing ink from containers

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Samantha

I saw this pin and meant to try it during the holidays last year and never got around to it. I always want to reuse the large containers we get from cottage cheese and yogurt etc, but there is nothing … Continue reading →

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Stalking a Congo on Hyena Cart

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Samantha

A long while back I wrote about the benefits of being a vendor in a Congo on Hyena Cart. I am happy to say that I have joined The Whimsy Willows and will regularly be stocking in that congo.  As vendors we’re … Continue reading →

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DIY Bleach Stenciling

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Samantha

I’m pretty geeky and my fandoms are enumerable. One of my greatest loves is Doctor Who. Aside from the fact that Ten is nummy to look at I really like that I can share it with my children. Unlike some … Continue reading →

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How to Tuesday – Homemade Cake Mix

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Samantha

In my old life we used excessive amounts of boxed cake mix. Cakes, cookies, muffins, and the list goes on. So many recipes based of those cheap little boxes of processed numminess. As we’ve turned to a life of homemade … Continue reading →

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How to Replace Goodmama Elastic

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Samantha

There are few things sadder than beautiful diapers with dead elastic. It can bring a tear to a mama’s eyes to hear that sound of elastic going “crunch.” What’s a girl to do?! You can of course send your fluffs … Continue reading →

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