Little Boys with Fire Hoses

by | Jun 23, 2014 | Essential Oils

Thing 3 is fully potty trained, but to this day is still distracted when he uses the bathroom. Often missing the toilet which makes for a really messy floor after – yuck! Usually we use the Shark Steam Mop to clean the floor but once in a while there is...

Elephants

by | Jun 20, 2014 | Jewelry

A friend of mine recently brought my attention to the plight of the African Elephant.  Every day, Elephants are poached for their tusks, estimated over 20,000 per year.  I had never given much thought to the issues Elephants face in their natural habitat.  At that...

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken

by | Jun 18, 2014 | Recipes

When DH and I were pre-kids, we used to enjoy a dish called Salsa Chicken. So easy to prepare, with only three ingredients. Chicken, Salsa, Cheese. How could it go wrong? With all the fond memories we have of this meal I thought that we should introduce it to the...

Peridot and Pearl Hoop Earrings

by | Jun 16, 2014 | Jewelry, Tutorials

Since Pearl is the birthstone of June I thought I would dig into my box of beads and see what I could make using Pearls.  Since I had a few hoops in my drawer I decided to make Peridot and Pearl Hoop Earrings.  There is something about the combination of Peridot and...

Making a Wire Wrapped Loop

by | Jun 13, 2014 | Jewelry, Tutorials

One way to secure a bead or gemstone onto a wire is by making a Wire Wrapped Loop. By following the steps below you will be able to start creating your own jewelry statements using beads and gemstones. Start with a headpin that is long enough to hold your bead, giving...