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The weather is too beautiful to be stuck inside. So Aaron, Lyla and I are getting out of the house and having a picnic. But don’t worry, packing for a picnic is a breeze with my picnic perfect hacks. Plus I have two super cute assistants to help me out on this weeks vlog.
Check out my latest for TLCme #LifeHacks where I’m sharing picnic perfect hacks. You are going to LOVE the s’more hack!
When the weather is beautiful outside, we are outside. Even though that means more fun, it can also mean more boo boos and trips to the first aid kit. But rather than reach for that first aid kit, let’s look inside your pantry for the best first aid hacks that are effective, natural, and use items you already have in your house! Here’s my latest segment from Good Morning Washington!
Sure you have your kids’ bedtime routines down to a science at home, but what happens when you are staying at a hotel with your kids? Goodbye precious routines and hello kid’s feet in your face all night. But a hotel stay doesn’t have to be a sleepless night for everyone. Here are sleep friendly hacks to send your kids off to dreamland when you are staying at a hotel.
Your kids birthday parties can get elaborate real quick, right? So if you are looking to throw an amazing and fun party that doesn’t break the bank, check out my latest life hacks vlog from TLCme. has birthday party hacks that will save you time and money, while still throwing an awesome bash!
It’s official: I LOVE spring. I love spring weather, spring flowers, and spring decor. So if you need to brighten up your space but you don’t want to spend a small fortune, my web series on TLC is here to help. Here’s simple and adorable vases that takes just a few minutes to make and everyone will love Check out my latest life hacks video from TLC
In honor of National Pet’s Day and my beloved pooch Suggie, how about a few pet travel hacks! When you’re planning your next roadtrip and taking your favorite four legged friend, there’s a lot to consider besides just tossing their leash in the car. So before you and your pooch hit the open road, here’s a few hacks to make the trip a breeze.
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If you are only using your ice cube trays to make ice, you need to put them to work! Yesterday I spent the morning over at Good Morning Washington to share my favorite ice cube tray hacks. Since live news can be so unpredictable, breaking news unfolded and part of my segment was cut! However, I’ve got the video of the segment and a few pictures and the details for the ideas that I didn’t get to share. I love spending my morning over at GMW, and I’ll let you know when I’ll be back!
Freeze Veggies: If you’ve got kiddos that refuse to eat their veggies, make veggie cubes! Buy vegetables like spinach and kale in bulk, chop them up, and place them in ice cube trays with hot water. The hot water will blanch the veggies so they keep their color and healthy nutrients. Freeze the cubes and when you are cooking, toss a few cubes into things like soups, sauce, or smoothies. Or when you bake, add a few veggie cubes to muffins for a sweet but healthy treat!
Seed Bombs– I’m not a fan of Easter grass but here’s a fun way to re-purpose that messy grass. Using paper grass–or colorful construction paper- cut or tear into small chunks and soak in a bowl of water for 15 minutes. Then pop it into the food processor to make a pulp. Push the pulp into ice cube trays–I used a fun heart shaped tray- and add a packet of seeds. Top off with more pulp and let it dry for 24 hours. Let your kids put the seed bombs into a garden or spread in the grass. They will love watching the seed bombs bloom!
Make a New Crayon- If you are a mom, there’s a good chance you have a few broken crayons in your bag and probably all over your house, too. So take those broken crayons and use them to make new and fun shaped crayons. Start by taking the paper off the crayons– soaking in hot, soapy water helps to make this process faster. Then break up the crayons and place them in a silicone ice cube tray. Fill the tray to the top because the wax shrinks when it melts. Then pop in the oven at 200 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Let the crayon cool completely before taking it out the mold. When it’s all done, you’ll have a giant crayon that colors every color of the rainbow. So much fun!
Eating out sure does change quickly when you have kids. But you don’t have to say goodbye to eating in a restaurant with your kids. You just need a few of my Restaurant Hacks. Here’s the latest from my Life Hacks web series TLCme LifeHacks. From games you can play with things that are already at the table, to mom hacks to remember for a quick exit if you need it, check out my latest video.
How cute are these cupcakes? I love that you only need 4 things to make these lucky rainbow cupcakes to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and you don’t have to bake anything! Here’s the latest from my Life Hacks webseries, TLCme #LifeHacks.