Upcycle Broken Crayons: Use Solar Oven (or oven) to make crayons #sustainability
If you have kids, odds are likely you have some broken crayons… You can easily turn them into fun shapes with the help from the sun on warm days (or oven to speed up the process)! ~Peel off wrappers~ This is a great job for all ages. See my 3 year old helping me! ~Place crayons in selected molds~ We are making these are party favors for a birthday, so we selected lego brick & minifigure molds. There really is no right or wrong way to do this. You can break the pieces smaller to melt quicker as well as you can do solid or go for a tie dye effect. ~~~~~ If using a solar oven, see my how-to so that you can make your own by clicking here! Place the solar oven out for a few hours before you start cooking, so it can warm up. Depending on the temperature,...
Read MoreDIY meal planning board using @Elmers Painters Paint Markers #ExpressYourself #CBias #SocialFabric
Meal Planning & make-ahead meals has always been a big deal to me especially when we think about how unpredictable things can be. When dealing with food allergies or restrictions it means that we don’t always have the luxury of convenience foods. By creating a meal plan and making ahead meals to freeze, I give myself a break when I am not feeling 100%. If I am able to do the prep work, then my husband can just throw a meal in the oven, crockpot, skillet, etc… without having to fuss over the little details. Since I have been trying to get back on track with my organization, I have created this diy meal planner to help hold other family members more accountable. Elmers Painters markers have been the love of my life for a person like me with limited...
Read MoreUse @Elmers to create DIY frugal Snowman Lanterns from recycled bottles #ElmersHoliday #GlueNGlitter #cbias
The holiday season is here! This year has been pretty eventful in our household so I am trying to help the kids to spread the true spirit of Christmas & constantly reminding them that Christmas is not about how much money we spend. Instead we are helping them to focus on the fact that Christmas is about doing things for others no matter how big or small it seems. I have seen these adorable Snowman lanterns and decided that these would be perfect to give to teachers & hostesses for Christmas! Walmart is a great place for one-stop shopping. I was able to search for gifts, craft supplies, and more without dragging the boys from store to store. I won’t lie that I love shopping at Hobby Lobby & Michael’s, but only when I have a 40%...
Read Moreapple cupcakes: Creative & sneaky twist on gluten free (or not) boxed cake
When it comes to school, I have realized there is a lot that children with food allergies can get isolated from. I make Hunter his own cupcake for every party, but he misses out on that special character, design, toy, etc… that everyone else gets. For the first 2 weeks of October, the theme was apples. I decided to supply the class with apple cupcakes to celebrate the end of the theme. Of course, I had to stick with my “sneaky” traditions, but no one seemed to notice the sweet potatoes in their yellow cake cupcakes! Apple Cupcakes Ingredients Boxed cake mix (I used Hodgson Mills yellow cake mix) 1/2 c. sweet potato puree (boil sweet potatoes then puree with 1-2 TBSP water) 1 snack size applesauce 1 cup water (for added sweetness...
Read MoreDIY using @elmers glue spots: no carve Pumpkin ideas #GlueNGlitter #cbias
Carving Pumpkins can be fun, but with 3 children under the age of 6 it is an ordeal. Their patience runs thin while waiting, they want to help, etc… Carving pumpkins also is something that either needs to be close to Halloween or you have a rotten pumpkin to greet you shortly. Using Elmer’s glue spots & painters markers can give you the perfect Fall look and preserve your pumpkin unlike carving. I have created an easy family project to help you get the most out of your pumpkin using Elmer products and other craft supplies found at Wal-Mart. Watch my thismoment here to see my Wal-Mart Shop for Elmer’s CraftBond Glue Spots Supplies: pumpkin (real or fake) black pipe cleaners: 5 per spider googly eyes (any size or style) Elmer’s...
Read MoreDIY: Make your own #glutenfree playdough recipe #celiac
Today was the boys’ first day of school. Since Hunter is starting pre-k, we have a lot of gluten free issues to consider within the school. 4 year olds with playdough was definitely one of my major concerns, so Hunter & I are making weekly batches of playdough for the whole class. I love those teachable moments! Using everyday items to create playdough is a great way to show children how simple ingredients can have wonderful results. Hunter at age 4 has now had the experience of playing with playdough! Gluten Free Playdough Ingredients: 1/3 c. rice flour 1/6 c. potato starch (2 2/3 TBSP) 1/6 c. salt (2 2/3 TBSP) 1 tsp xanthan gum 1/2 TBSP Cream of Tartar 1 tsp. koolaid powder (any color) 1/2 TBSP oil 1/2 c. warm water Directions: 1. Mix dry...
Read MoreMake your own Dishwasher Detergent {B Kind 2 Earth ideas}
Washing dishes is a part of living and we won’t be stopping. However, we need to be informed about what exactly we are putting into our household and environment as a whole. There are more and more household products that claim to be “eco-friendly” or “green”, but you should be aware of what you should be avoiding to know if these products are what they say. Here are the 3 main toxins in dish detergent: phosphates, chlorine, and petroleum-based ingredients. What is so bad about these 3 ingredients? Phosphates (used to soften water): Research has shown that some of the toxins from phosphates are neutralized after chemical treatment at sewage plant. However, some still remains to pollute the environment. As well as each...
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This blog is meant to encourage others to live happy, healthy lives no matter what their circumstances are. I help to expand resources through gluten free recipes, fashion/beauty, diy, ecofriendly, & reviews/giveaways as well as exploring creative outlets. Gluten free living can be isolating, so let's encourage further mainstream progress!
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