Posts by Rachel Spoelhof
Fun with DIY Costumes
This Halloween I decided on some fun Do-It-Yourself (DIY) costumes for my family. I like that the DIY approach can offer a chance to tailor the costumes to your liking, and depending on the route you go can also save some money. I chose ease over cost this year with my two littles and very limited crafting time. However, I feel like I made good purchases because most costumes are made on clothes that can be re-worn!
I am not an expert at crafts or sewing, so this post is more about encouraging you to go for it when it comes to DIY projects. Especially with a fun holiday like Halloween!
We dressed up as Elmo’s World characters: Elmo, Dorothy the Goldfish, Mr. Noodle, and Super Grover…
Read MoreWhite Vegetarian Chili
This easy chili recipe is a perfect dinner for Fall weather. It can easily stay vegetarian by using vegetable broth, or be a meat chili by adding chicken and substituting chicken broth.…
Read MoreMonthly Baby Photos
I am learning more and more how fast little babies grow up. These past 7 months with my second have flown by! Luckily, I have had a fun method in place to track the months since my first was born:
A monthly baby photo shoot.
I love giraffes, so I chose a giraffe theme for my monthly baby photo shoot. …
Read MorePotty Training Charts
We started potty training with my almost 2 year old this past week. Definitely the hardest parenting challenge I’ve faced yet.
I created 2 posters to keep the experience positive for my daughter.…
Read MoreWorkouts for Moms
Once you become a mom, “me time” is hard to come by. As hard as it is, it will benefit both you and your kids to make time to exercise. I love fitness. Although my fitness regimen has changed a lot in the past 2 years I have consistently made time for some form of exercise. I hope these suggestions will motivate you to find time for yourself!…
Read MoreSimple Cleaning
As I’m sure you can tell from my posts, I am all about simple. I have two little ones under two, which often means too much to do and too little time. I am always looking for ways to simplify my tasks. I am going to share a really simple, no-brainer tip that helped me feel confident about taking care of my house:
I schedule my cleaning.…
Read MoreChicken Tortilla Roll-ups
This week I found a yummy looking recipe for “Chicken Tortilla Roll-ups and Avocado Crema” on Pinterest from “The Weekend Gourmet.”
You can find the original recipe here.
The heart of the recipe is the creamy Greek yogurt. I personally do not like yogurt, so I tried to think of an alternative that could keep the consistency and flavor of yogurt. I decided to try the recipe with hummus.
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DIY Face Mask
Are you like me and constantly pin things on Pinterest, but rarely try them for yourself? Well, I finally tried a “do-it-yourself” face mask and I think it is easy and great. I’ve made a few adjustments and I hope you will try it.
Here is the original post from Pinterest: http://beautydivaindia.blogspot.com/2010/12/diy-peel-off-mask-blackhead-removal.html
The author promises that this mask will give you glowing skin, remove blackheads, deep cleanse, tighten your skin and pores, and control oiliness.
Let’s get started!…
Read MoreBack to School
Happy Labor Day!
For many families and kids, today is the last day of summer. I hope that you have a great family day planned with fun and relaxation.
If you are going back to school, or even if you have already started, I wanted to remind you about that special someone who has been preparing to spend most of their days and much of their time with you: YOUR TEACHER!
While parents have been counting down the days of summer, teachers have been preparing, decorating, cleaning, and planning for the upcoming school year. …
Read MoreA Fun Way to Practice Colors
My daughter (almost 2) loves practicing her colors. I have been trying to incorporate fun ways to practice during our regular activities and play time. Our favorite color activity right now is water balloons in the bath. Water balloons can be a lot of fun in the bath because you can play with them for a while before they pop.
Here are some different ways to practice:
1. I let Ellie tell me what color balloon she wants. Then I fill it up and toss it in the bath for her.
2. I say a color and ask Ellie to find that balloon.…
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