Summer is almost here, which means schools are getting out, and summer vacation is about to start!

Remember just how exciting this was when you were a kid?!?!

Now that I’m on the parent side of things, it’s still quite exciting, but I find myself looking for fun activities for my kids to do during the day. With the 4th of July right around the corner I thought a roundup of some fun 4th of July Crafts for kids to make would be very fitting!

This idea for this roundup started simply because I was looking for fun things for my own kids to do with a more festive 4th of July theme to them!

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Anyone getting ready for the 4th of July yet? I always wanted to be the festive mom and I’m a massive fan of deserts. So of course I started looking for Fourth of July Deserts Recipes to try out this year!

In this post I’ve gathered some of the most fun and festive Fourth of July desert recipes that will not disappoint at your Fourth of July BBQ this year! These recipes are all about the Red White and Blue while being super tasty at the same time!

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Many of us have been there, you’re cleaning your kitchen counter and realize there’s a stain on it. 

So you wipe it off, BUT it doesn’t come off! 

Panic starts to set in (especially if you have very white countertops like I do!) and you end up searching all over the internet for removing stains from Granite countertops (or Quartz or whatever countertop you have) but nothing works!

Well look no further! Here is a Cleaning hack for removing stains from granite that came straight from a professional countertop cleaner (yes – they exist)!

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What is the Hack?

I’m a mom of two young kids, stains seem to be part of my every day and this Hack has yet to fail me!

Kid gets non-washable marker on the counter – no problem. 

Cooking stains (like soy sauce!) – no problem

Food coloring – no problem

This Cleaning Hack has saved my counters more times than I can count! 

I actually learned about it from a professional Granite Cleaner.  My sister had an issue with her brand-new Kitchen countertop a couple years ago and eventually had to have a professional cleaner come out.  There was a dep set stain on her brand new counter that both the builder and Granite store were unable to remove.  The problem was the sink and fixtures were already installed and the process of replacing the counter would have been quite the undertaking. 

The professional cleaner came out to her house and looked at the stain, tried a couple different things and everything he tried had failed to remove the stain he brought out the hail mary of cleaning hacks! It was Liquid Bar Keepers Friend!  Key word being the liquid kind like this one here and NOT the powder!

How to Remove Stains from Granite and Quartz Using this Hack!

Start by putting a dab of the Liquid Bar Keepers Friend on the stain your counter.  

Take a wash cloth and get it DAMP (not soaking wet) and start to scrub the stained spot.  

Once you get the stain removed take another washcloth, get it wet and wash off the Liquid Bar Keepers Friend.  You don’t want to let it stay there sitting on your counter! 

Finally dry, and voila, you have a stain-free counter! 

Have you ever tried this cleaning hack for removing stains from Granite and Quartz counters?

Has cleaning your washing machine ever been on your cleaning list? 

Confession time, I never did until around the time I was married.  Washing a washing machine always sounded silly to me, it’s a machine that washes things, shouldn’t it just keep itself clean by default?!

It reminds me of that FRIENDS episode where Joey and Chandler discover they use the same bar of soap in the shower and Chandler says that soap is self cleaning!  

Anyone remember that episode? 

Then Joey points out the order with which you wash in the shower.  “The first place you wash and the last place I wash” line that has me hysterically laughing every time I hear it.  Then you see the lightbulb turn on for Chandler! 

That was me when I realized you really should wash your washing machine.  

How to Clean Your Washing Machine

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Hi Everyone!

Many of you know that I almost spent last Christmas in the Hospital because a cold set off my asthma.  I dealt with the aftermath of that episode for 6 months before I was back to “normal” with being able to breath.  So, when it’s that time of year when everyone and their mother is sick I am on high alert and I don’t mess around.  I keep items I may need on hand, because running to the store when your sick just spreads the problem. That’s why I try and take preventative measures to help fight off any illness that myself or my family may come in contact with.  

As many of you know I am Pregnant and I have consulted with my doctor about what I am and am not able to take.  However, I still wanted to share with you what my Husband (and myself absent being pregnant) would typically do.  Plus, I wanted to share items that you may want to have stocked up on hand prior to getting sick. Here’s What I keep on hand!

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Hi Everyone!

As many of you know I try and stay on the more natural side of things (for the most part). I try to avoid the harsh chemicals (especially with a new one on the way) and love my essential oils. So when I was sent Sunshine Farm’s Dryer sheet spray I was definitely intrigued.

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Hi Everyone!

I know it’s been a while but I wanted to pop on here and let everyone know we have some HUGE news as a family.  If you follow me on Instagram,Facebook or twitter you know the news already!!

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I’m trying to build some suspense here.

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We have a new addition to the family! Baby Girl will be a big sister!

There’s also more news ….

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(Is this working for suspense at all?)

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We know the gender!!!

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It’s A BOY!!!

 

That’s right I’m going to be a boy mom and have one of each! YAY!

Hi Everyone!

Today I’m here to talk about sleeping babies.  As parent’s, we all want one, but we don’t always get one.  My daughter had been having a lot of issues sleeping so we decided to make a change.  A few weeks ago we switched out my daughter’s old crib mattress with the Newton Crib Mattress and noticed quite the difference.

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