Turning mommies from eco-weak to eco-chic!
It's one thing adding a slice of cucumber to a glass of water you've just poured, but it's quite another waking up to a pitcher of ice cold water that's been infusing for 8 hours in the fridge. What a way to start the morning. My children agree :) - 1/2 cucumber - 2 liters of water Slice your cucumber. For extra cucumbery-goodness, slice again in halves. Add to a pitcher of 2 liters of filtered water (preferably covered so it doesn't taste like the fridge) and allow to infuse … [Read more...]
I think most children are in their element when they're outside, especially when they're with a mama who is equally as excited to be out exploring for worms and ladybugs under mossy logs. Finally, our daily forest walks are back in full swing. We're busy for 2.5 hours each day pounding on logs for ladybugs.... (mama's empty coffee mug makes the perfect home) ...tightrope walking over fallen branches... ...to find the perfect spot to rest for snacks. Cheers to flowery rubber … [Read more...]
I have a lot of dirty little rubber boots lined up on my deck right now but not because we've been busy setting up our garden. Nope. I am really terrible at making things grow. This year when the thought of growing our own garden popped into my head (yet again), I said to myself that I just have to dive right in there, figure it out and see if we can make it work. The boys would love the experience and really it can't be that hard, can it? Since this is all new to me and have no clue where to … [Read more...]
Being active is a huge part of our family life. And really, I have no choice but to keep up since I'm outnumbered by 3 busy boys (husband included since he's really just a big kid). With crazy, loud boys who run full tilt ALL. THE. TIME. it's impossible for me to get anything done during the day, so it's easy to be active and keep going; I have no choice ;) See? Basketball and bike rides after church? Why not. 3 hour long Sunday afternoon bike ride adventures will be … [Read more...]
One of the most searched posts on Natural Mommie is how to make vanilla perfume. Since it's so popular I thought I'd pull it from The Archives and share it with you again today for any new readers who haven't come across it yet. Enjoy! Ever since The Body Shop reformulated their vanilla perfume from smelling like actual vanilla beans that was really lovely and caramelly in the early 90s to their current flowery vanilla that’s on their shelves now, I’ve been on the hunt for a “real” … [Read more...]
But why did he have to sneak out with MY boots on when there are 14 pairs of rubber boots to choose from? Oh well, he had fun...he came in smelling like fresh air and a puppy who rolled in mud. My boots were on their way out anyways. Now tell me -- what's your best tip for getting muck stains out of jeans? More life with boys pictures: wordless wednesday: getting used to my boys being boys (7) around the house with my boys (5.4) i’m a mom of boys {the state of my house} … [Read more...]
I can't get enough of her. Going to Chapters first thing tomorrow morning to grab my copy. … [Read more...]
Two full body meltdowns over not being allowed to 1) bring sookie with us while running errands and 2) having to take off the second pair of undies that he's wearing over top of his pants and socks as mittens. So, fine. We're leaving the house with our socks and undies on the outside and a sookie in our pocket. … [Read more...]
I've been dying to have my own office but without a finished basement and only 1 extra guest room in the house, I didn't have many options if I wanted to keep our guests comfortable while they visit. So instead of stealing the entire room for our office, we got busy creating one in the closet! The guest room closet (that was previously boring and beige) has turned into a cozy nook just for me. There's still some tweaking to do as I figure out what works in there as far as creating a functional, … [Read more...]
I loved playing with silly putty when I was little...favorite thing ever. Was right up there with neon leggings, pompom socks and snap bracelets. I'm not sure if you can still buy this in stores anymore so the alternative? Whip up your own! There's a couple different ways to make it, one being with liquid starch (didn't have on hand) or the other way with borax (which I had) so we'll just go with that recipe! It's ridiculously easy and there's a lot of give to the recipe. I'm … [Read more...]
