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Did you know around 150 chemicals found in homes are connected to allergies, birth defects, cancer and physiological disorders? Most of these chemicals are found in bathroom cleaning products. Our friends at Modern Bathroom sent us these natural cleaning ideas to help with alternate bathroom cleaning solutions.
How to Clean Your Bathroom…Naturally by Modern Bathroom.
More than just a world famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby is the perfect reason to throw a party! From food and drink to great décor, we’ll help you bring the fun and spectacle of the Derby home to your guests. So break out the mint juleps and put on your hat, it’s time to start planning your perfect Derby party.
Thank you @Fox59 and @RayCortopassi for letting me share my Kentucky Derby ideas!
The Kentucky Derby is the perfect reason to throw a party! From food and drink to great décor, we’ll help you bring the fun and spectacle of the Derby home to your guests. So break out the mint juleps and put on your hat, it’s time to start planning your perfect Derby party.
Remember, you do not need to spend a lot of money. A lot of these items I found at Party City, Michaels and Target.
1. Kentucky Derby Dessert Bar – Who doesn’t love a dessert bar? Add all your favorite desserts from pie to derby themed cookies. This is the perfect treat for adults and kiddos alike. We found a lot of inspiration on Pinterest.
2. Cocktails – It’s time for mint juleps! To make the drinks fun for guests we suggest serving your cocktails out of mason jars.
3. Decorations – Try the above pictured “Run for Roses” centerpiece. All you need is roses and spray paint a toy plastic horse gold and you have the perfect centerpiece for your party.
4. Games – We found these games on http://www.southernliving.com. Since the actual race is so short these games were perfect for both kids and adults.
Happy Spring!! It truly is a reminder that all things are
renewed! One of my very favorite things to do with my kiddos, ever since they were little, is have them help plant a garden! Not only is it fun to play in the dirt, but it teaches them an important lesson in responsibility. Typically, three things are needed to help you get ready to plant a garden- sunlight, good soil and water! There are many great websites out there that help with suggestions on these things.
I want to encourage you to have your kiddos “dig in” and help you with the family garden! Here are some tips how and reasons why! Happy Planting!
1. Get them involved! Kids love to dig in dirt & get there little hands dirty. Get them involved right from the start. Let them help you select what your going to grow and actually plant the seeds in the dirt. Lettuce, green beans, and tomatoes are all easy to grow and do not require a lot of maintenance. For flowers, marigolds are a good pick!
2. Think small. When gardening with kids think small. Small tools, small in size, and small attention spans. It’s important to encourage your child to be involved in the entire process. Planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting. Make it doable for them. Your garden can grow a little bit each year as your children get older.
3. Life Lessons. Growing something will give your kiddos a sense of accomplishment. It will also help you spend some quality time outside together. More importantly, if you let them help you harvest the vegetables they might even be tempted to eat them! They did grow them themselves!
Here is a fun and easy way celebrate this St Patrick’s Day !
1. Taste the rainbow with a colorful fruit platter. This platter is healthy and cute you can’t go wrong with the Pot of Gold (chocolate coins!) at the end of the rainbow fruit platter. It’s a super fun way to serve fruit and is a hit in my house year round.
For the colors of the rainbow
Red : Strawberries cut in bite size pieces.
Orange: oranges or mandarin oranges,
Yellow: cantaloupe, pineapple chunks, or banana slices
Green: honeydew melon, bite size pieces, or green grapes
Blue/purple: blueberries, purple grapes
White Marshmallows
Chocolate Coins
The wiping…the scrubbing…spring cleaning is almost here! But don’t worry…we’ve got hacks to help you with your housework. Thank you @angelaganote and @FOX59.
Spring Cleaning HACKS – Ready to give your home a proper spring cleaning? Start by focusing your spring cleaning efforts for your home!
Indiana University’s, @IndianaUniv, first lady Laurie McRobbie has spent her career blazing the trail and reaching out to help other women achieve their goals. In 2010 Laurie McRobbie found Women’s Philanthropy Council (@iuwomensphilmmb) at the IU Foundation (@IUFoundation).
Photo by Tyagan Miller
Since March is National Women’s History month I would like to celebrate Laurie McRobbie. I am so excited for my daughter to attend Indiana University this fall. I am thrilled she has women leaders ready to inspire her and all women.
The countdown to National Women’s history day has begun! Today I would like to celebrate Mother Teresa.
Mother Teresa was a Noble Peace prize winner who devoted her life to helping India’s poor. Her love, kindness, sympathy is an inspiration. Mother Teresa didn’t advertise or work to convince people to follow what she did, but through her actions, she inspired people to follow God’s call.
March 8th is National Women’s History Day. Leading up until March 8th I would like to celebrate women who have accomplished important goals in their life.
Cheers to all the extraordinary women who make a difference in our world.
Today, I would like to recognize Chloe Kim. At 17 years old, Chloe won the gold in the women’s half pipe event at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Thanks for following your dreams Chloe and inspiring all athletes out there. I admire your tremendous work ethic. It is a joy to watch you.
Photo Credit: AFP / Getty Images / Loic Venance
