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December 14, 2014

Homemade Sport Bag Spray

Stinky sports bags. Between sweaty shoes, dirty shin guards and sweaty T shirts it seems like gym bags don't stand a chance. We've been wiping ours out after each use, but the stinky smell never quite seemed to go away...until now. I used some of our essential oils to create my own homemade sports bag spray and the smell is gone. Homemade Sports Bag Spray small spray bottle warm water lemon essential oil melaleuca alternifolia … [Read more...]

December 7, 2014

Insta Snow Science Experiments

A few years ago I bought the kids a bag of  Insta Snow.  A fun science experiment all its own.  This stuff is amazing!  It grows a hundred times itself with water. Last year I wanted to try something new with it but, it sat in our sensory cabinet and did not make it out.  This stuff (dry) stores great when not in use too. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I have not forgotten I wanted to get the Insta-Snow out  when … [Read more...]

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