So, you’re thinking about showing your child how to make a light bulb. Perhaps you have been studying about Thomas Edison and now you want to try and build your own light bulb. Well, we did. I homeschool my fifth grader. So, here is our Science experiment on building a light bulb. Items Needed: 6V Battery (I bought the cheaper one from Walmart. Price: Under $3). Glass Bottle ( I bought a soda from Wegmans. Price: $.79) Cork (The best {Read More}
How to Dye Carnations
February 14, 2013 by 9 Comments
I was trying to dye carnations for a girl scouts’ meeting. It didn’t go well at first until I put my science lesson to use. This is actually a really neat activity to do with your kids. It will teach them how plants take in water…through the stem. This is unique in the sense that the kids will notice the carnations turning a different color because of the colored water that the flower takes in through its stem/root. Items needed: {Read More}
Outfits Under $25
December 31, 2012 by 4 Comments
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV17NDSq5Q8 Click on the title above that says Outfits under $25 to watch the video for this post. I am starting a new section on outfits that I have put together that were under $25 for the entire outfit. This is a great series if you are looking to stay stylish and fashionable on a shoestring budget. This video is also posted on YouTube, so that’s why you see so many different video pics after my video ends. If you’re {Read More}
How To Get Gum Out Of Your Sofa
December 23, 2012 by 4 Comments
The last thing you want to see on your couch is gum. My daughter fell asleep on the couch with gum in her mouth. Where did it end up? In my new sofa and pillow. My biggest concern is getting it out of the sofa. The pillow has that stringy material that can be cut out. How did I get the gum out? First, take a piece of ice and rum over the gum until it freezes hard. I didn’t {Read More}
Repairing Your iPod from Water Damage
December 3, 2012 by 5 Comments
My daughter actually inspired this post. She accidentally dropped the ipod in the tub one day. Instead of telling us that she dropped it in the tub, she searched the internet for answers to solve her problem. (She thought she would be in serious trouble). Love when the children use the internet for things beside watching videos. She found this experiment online. She put it in brown rice for three days. She covered the entire iPod. After three days, she {Read More}
Best Way to Clean Your Shower
August 23, 2012 by 9 Comments
If you’re like me, you hate to clean the shower. Scrubbing. Scraping. Caulking. In order to have a clean shower, you probably would have to do this every two weeks or more often. Well, a couple of year ago, I found a quick and easy way to clean my shower. It was so simple that I couldn’t believe that I hadn’t tried it before. Once I did this, I didn’t have to recaulk for a year. The idea of not {Read More}
Best Recipe for Vanilla Cupcakes
June 23, 2012 by 5 Comments
This picture says it all. These are definitely the best vanilla cupcakes ever. The kids loved the cupcakes I baked today. This is my second batch. The first set of cupcakes I made were not as moist and tasty as this one. I used more vanilla, butter and oil with this set. Turned out fabulous…not to mention the fact that I dropped 8 of the 12 cupcakes in the oven when I was trying to get them out. This cupcake {Read More}
How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream
June 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is my first time making homemade whipped cream and it came out perfect! I usually buy it out of the grocery store, but I decided since the summer is here and the kids are out of school, I would make it myself. (We’re trying to save as much money as possible by doing things ourselves.) This actually tastes so fluffy and tasty! It is definitely easy as pie to make…. It was oh-so-fabulous on my vanilla cupcakes. If you’re {Read More}
How to Get Rid of Ants in Your House
June 19, 2012 by 13 Comments
The summer is here and the ANTS are back! Each year I try to think of ways to get rid of ants in the house. Now, of course, you can’t completely get rid of ants. They’re small and can get through any cracks. So, I am going to offer the best way to control the ants in your house. Specifically, the kitchen. I hate for ants to crawl around on my counter tops and stove. Afterall, this is where {Read More}
