Essential oils are starting to take the world by storm. But do they actually work? Are some better than others? Are they the newest hype or is this actually something that could help? If these are questions you’ve asked, this is the post for you! Essential oils have been used to enhance lives for thousands …
Well, well, well. What have we here? These are the spookiest Airpod holders outside of Halloween Town! Not only are they a not-so-scary Jack Skellington face, they are a GLOW IN THE DARK holder for your Airpods! WHAT?!? You’re jokin’, you’re jokin’! I can’t believe my ears! I was not sure about these Airpod holders …
Yea, skipping summer, heading straight for Halloween because it makes me happy. I was so happy to hear that Spirit Halloween is planning on opening, but I am ready to get busy now with decorating the house, I mean I am stuck here… These spooky plants are just what I need to get the Halloween …
I see a lot of my friends are spending their time at home creating gardens. What a great activity for the family to do together. I bet the little ones love to help, and this Minnie Mouse Flower Cart Play Set can make it even more fun for them! Minnie’s Flower Cart is open for …
Y’all, I just found the motherload of The Nightmare Before Christmas goodies! These are all for your furry best friends! I have 4 Furry best friends at my house! First, let’s talk about this Nightmare Before Christmas Zero Portable Pet House! It is perfect for a cat or a dog bed! Our tiniest dog is …
This has to be one of the cutest little things I have ever come across! My kids always had play kitchens when they were little, but I just know they would have loved to have a grill set up outdoors to play with, especially on days that daddy was cooking on his. This little grill …
Coffee is serious business for me. It is a must have, and not just for mornings. I am talking coffee all day every day! Day or night, I am down for some coffee. Plain coffee, fancy coffee, iced coffee, or hot coffee. All of the coffee is fine with me. Honestly, growing my own coffee …
I have been looking at unique gift ideas a lot lately. I mean everyone I know is stuck at home and they are bored, sad, down right depressed. While looking, I found this awesome shop on Etsy that makes personalized puzzles! I mean, this is a great quarantine “pick me up” gift right? It could …
The Princess Bride just doesn’t seem like a movie that anyone should be messing with. A remake of a cult classic with a huge following? Do you really want to go there? Read on for my plot twist… By the way, you can get this super awesome movie poster for The Princess Bride from PostersgaloreGB …
You can get your own Tiny Baking science kit, that comes complete with all the tiny kitchen gadgets you will need to make the 20 recipes included with the set. And, BONUS — it uses your own oven! I’m totally loving the Tiny Food craze. It totally reminds me of the old Easy Bake Ovens, …
Halloween is one of the best times of the year! Not just the one night, but dude…we have a whole Halloween season at my house! We love going to Spirit Halloween, and when I read the rumors that they may not open this year I was crushed! Yes, yes, the coronavirus is a concern and …
Oh my gosh! I am so ready for this! When it comes to fast food, I am VERY picky. I pretty much will choose Chick-Fil-A every single time. For one, they have great food, and secondly they are soooo nice and so fast! The line can be wrapped around the building twice and they are …
Welcome back, Ms. Frizzle! Elizabeth Banks is set to star in a big screen version of our favorite teacher/bus driver from The Magic School Bus. If you were alive in the 1990s, you know this series is about a fourth-grade teacher, and her class of curious students. They ride around in Frizzle’s magic bus, that …
My kids fall into two camps when it comes to wearing a face mask. Just to be clear, we are Team Face Mask. We respect the people around us, and we know that wearing a face mask is actually to help the people around you not to get affected. I’m not saying you are wrong …
Stouffer’s is a brand I have known about and eaten since I was a child. They have been around forever (1924), and that has to tell you they have good stuff! My favorite Stouffer’s product is the Vegetable Lasagna! My oldest daughter and I buy the family size portion for ourselves and can eat it …
Leah is the 11-year-old genius behind the RockYourHappy store on Etsy. I remember when I was about 11 years old. I always wanted to be a talented crafter, who made money selling my wares. I would put together different kinds of clip on earrings using colorful paper clips, but this was in a pre-Etsy world, …
Tim Burton is the man like I’m not kidding, he is one of my favorites of all time. Everything he does is absolutely magic! Edward Scissorhands, Sweeney Todd, and Beetlejuice are some of my favorites. The Nightmare Before Christmas is no exception! This movie has a huge fan base that is near (if not totally) …
I thought I was going crazy! I have been hearing *Pop Pop Pops* daily — and often — in my neighborhood in the evenings. I have been scared someone has a gun. Turns out, it might be people letting off fireworks! The 4th of July is in just a few weeks, and it seems some …
Disney is going to re-theme one of the most beloved rides in the park, and I’m really shocked they haven’t done this sooner. Disney’s Splash Mountain has always been the story of Brer Rabbit from 1946’s Song of the South — a movie that was long ago banned in the United States because of its …
Ok, this is the sort of news I am ready to hear! Just in time for the rising temperatures of summer too! Truly has partnered up with Tipsy Scoop to bring us the adult summer treat that I think a lot of us could really use right now. A complete line of boozy ice creams …
OMG!! I can’t take the wait. Gah! After HULU JUST announced that The Handmaid’s Tale was going to be pushed back to 2021, it released the 1st trailer for Season 4, and I’m dying. I need more June. I need more Commander Lawrence. I definitely need more Nick — I refuse to believe he is …
President Trump has said that he is open to the idea of another round of stimulus checks. His EXACT words to Joe St. George, Scripps’ Washington correspondent were: “We will be doing another stimulus package. It’ll be very good, it’ll be very generous.” I was so relieved when the government announced they were doing stimulus …
Have y’all ever dealt with Texas Mosquitos? Let me tell you it is insane, especially when you live near the lakes and woods. Those suckers wait right outside your door and as soon as you are out they attack! Yes, I have dealt with mosquitos all of my life like everyone else, but it wasn’t …
Starbucks is known for their delicious coffee, sandwiches, desserts and pop-able snacks, but that’s not all that completes the popular coffee chain. Starbucks released their color changing cups this year and it was a frenzy amongst customers! Most of their tumblers normally catch the eye of many Starbucks fans and I’m pleased to say their …
The new iOS 14 is coming but it will not update onto every Apple device. There are some iPhones and iPads that have now aged out of future updates. The first time I ran into this problem, I was so frustrated. BUT, now I know it’s just an Apple thing, and I roll with it. …
We’ve been on a major budget over here, we’ve seriously cut down on eating out. But man, this is quite a deal! Starting next week, you can get 7 menu items from The Cheesecake Factory for only $20! Yes, you read that correctly, only $20! That is a meal that is meant to feed two …
This summer it seems to be all about the pineapple! I have noticed more pineapple things out lately and I kind of find myself drawn to them too! If you feel the same, this personalized reusable Starbucks cup is just what you need for your summer drinks! This is a Venti sized Starbucks reusable cold …
Everyone loves Dole Whip, whether it comes from Taco Bell or Disney, it’s a famous sweet treat that never disappoints. If you’re unfamiliar with the famous frozen dessert, it’s a pineapple flavored soft-serve and if you haven’t tried it yet, I highly suggest doing so! I have yet to try Disney’s Dole Whip recipe, but I …
I can’t get enough of Krispy Kreme and the doughnut shop obviously can’t get enough of producing new recipes for customers to try! Krispy Kreme has been on a roll and I have a feeling they aren’t stoping here. Krispy Kreme most recently debuted their handheld turnover-style peach pies and now, they’ve come out with …
My dream life for the future is to live in a camper. Traveling and camping whenever I feel like it, exploring the United States of America. It truly is my goal. I’m a long way off from doing that, so instead, I obsess over campers. I also love blankets, so when I saw this camping …
I don’t remember Bingo Cards being passed out on New Year’s Day, but SOMEONE just got 2020 Bingo, and it’s only JUNE. Australian Bushfires, the Coronavirus Pandemic, Kobe Bryant’s Helicopter Tragedy, Murder Hornets, the year of the locusts, now — a Saharan Dust Cloud is set to invade the United States. BINGO!! But, although I …
Montessori toys are always a great gift idea! In fact, I think this is the perfect gift for a baby shower! It would look great as room decor until the child is old enough to play with it. It is a wooden name puzzle with pegs! Puzzles and games are great learning tools, plus they’re …
Coraline is one of our favorites here at my house. I love watching this movie with the girls! I was browsing Etsy looking for cool things (kind of my favorite past time lately) and I came across a pattern to crochet an amigurumi style, Coraline! Isn’t it amazing? Now you do have to have knowledge …
Did you know that Starbucks had new cold brew drinks for summer? I literally just found out! I’m super excited about this because one is completely dairy-free! These 2 new cold brew drinks are available starting today! I was trying to put off another Starbucks trip for a bit, but now these are calling my …
Grab your favorite marking pen and your planner. Grab your smartphone, and open up your Calendar app. You’re going to want to remember this date. Hamilton, the musical turned movie release, is coming straight to Disney+ on July 3rd, just in time for Independence Day! *Squee* It is forgoing it’s theatrical release — you know, since all the …
Need to make your workspace more fun and exciting? Look no further than this post! You can get a Corgi butt mousepad! I have not stopped laughing since I found this product. It’s the cutest thing ever! There are a ton of different styles and colors to choose from, but they all have the one …
Do you love the Pink Drink from Starbucks? If so, this is probably the perfect Starbucks cold cup for you, because it is covered in strawberries! This is the Venti size Starbucks reusable cold cup which holds 24oz. It also comes with a reusable straw and lid. It’s been customized with high-quality vinyl red or …
Everyone loves llamas right? Personally, I prefer alpacas, they are smaller and sweeter than a llama, but llamas are cute too! This pattern will help you crochet the cutest llamas ever! The pattern says it is an intermediate/hard pattern. So you do need some existing crochet skills to make this cutie! Or, if you’re brave…just …
I have been making this ice cream since I was in junior high. I knew how an ice cream machine worked, and I didn’t see why I couldn’t recreate that on a much smaller scale. The salt makes the ice even colder, and that helps to freeze the milk, sugar, and vanilla into an ice …
While we cool off in the swimming pool, we all like to have a drink or two, that’s inevitable. Therefore, this pool float from Amazon is here to help you with that. Designed with a decorative rainbow with a white cloud attached below, this pool float can hold up to 5 drinks of whatever you …
Oh my, this is one of the cutest personalized Starbucks Cold Cups I have come across recently! Look at the cactus! How unique are these? This cup comes with a cactus design on the front of the cup! This is a Starbucks Venti Cup and holds 24 ounces. Matches perfectly with my classroom theme! Love …
When I was a little girl I had a collection of unicorns. I kind of wish I still had them since they are so popular again over the past few years. This Unicorn Utopia Blanket is just what every unicorn lover needs! It is covered in unicorns, rainbows, stars, and butterflies! The unicorns even have …
We used to have a little hedgehog. His name was Mad Max because he was so grumpy, but he was so super cute! We all loved that little critter! This tiny little hedgehog air plant holder is adorable! It has a little pink bow and comes with an air plant! It is about 1 inch …
Some of y’all are so talented that it blows my mind! This pattern is for you experienced people that have your crochet skill down to an art! These are crochet roses and the detail is beautiful! Do you seem how realistic that looks? How do y’all make this happen? I dunno, I feel like it’s …
I love love love that there are things like this available these days. I wish our local water parks would keep some on hand! This is a floating wheelchair that can be used at the pool or beach and it is called Waterwheels! It can roll on the sand at the beach and it floats …
This is absolutely brilliant! I remember when we had pools before and we’d always have to save critters that had gotten stuck in the pool. Especially frogs! They go in for a swim, and then they are stuck! The Froglog is for more than just saving frogs! Pretty much any critter that finds their way …
If you have a swimming pool, then you’ll want to get this to add on to it! It’s a fountain that threads into your pool jet! It’s perfect for day and night use! It’s called The Magic Pool Fountain. It’s made from strong and durable plastic and super easy to install. It operates from your …
Do you want to know why I adore succulents so much? They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, bold colors AND many of them look like animals we’re familiar with. For example, we’ve got the alligator mouth succulent, a dolphin succulent and there’s even a mermaid tail look alike out there! So while you’re …
How freaking cute are these metal animal planters from Aldi? They are part of the Aldi Finds and I should have bought one of each! These metal animal planters are so cute and expressive! The body holds a little pot that would be perfect on the patio or inside your home! Seriously, just look how …
I remember when Pac-Man came out, my dad was obsessed with it. Playing Pac-Man at a table style game with my family is probably where my anxiety started. Those dang ghosts always trying to eat me and the music getting faster and faster… Was that just me? I mean, I’ll still play it, but it …
So not only is Netflix bringing back on a reboot of “Unsolved Mysteries“, But they are have also brought us a brand new game show! This newest game show from Netflix is called Floor is Lava! You can probably already picture some of what it may entail in your head simply from the name alone. …
This is a post all about Stranger Things 4. Oh, there WILL be spoilers, so if you don’t want to know a thing about the upcoming season, I suggest you turn around now. For everyone else, hold on TIGHT, here is what we know. The writers for Stranger Things 4 have revealed a type of …
We are all loving this succulent craze. It’s some good times with some wicked-cool plants. BUT, nobody enjoys their succulents as much as THIS lady! Meet @its_j_dog on TikTok. If you haven’t checked out her videos, you need to. She is laugh-out-loud funny! She loves her succulents soooo much, she is going to share them …
Are you in a long distance relationship? Did your best friend move away? Do you need a way to feel connected to them? Then we have the answer for you! Say hello to the Long Distance Friendship Lamp! According to the page: Light up a loved one’s life—across town or across the country—with two or …
My family enjoys putting puzzles together, sometimes we are fast about it, other times it could take a few days to complete. But the best part of it all is working on them together. Together Apart Games has created some of the most stunning puzzles I have ever come across! These are the types of …
You know what this year has done to me? It has made me consume way more adult beverages than I have since I was a teenager. Craziness! This Margaritaville Tahiti Frozen Concoction Maker is just what I need right now! Seriously though, I don’t drink that much, but I have been enjoying a bit more …
I love Unsolved Mysteries! I’m super excited that it is coming back as a reboot on Netflix! This takes me back to my younger years! I was obsessed with this show. Unsolved Mysteries started back in 1987. It featured unsolved cases and had a 1-800 number to call if you had information to help solve …
This is the cutest little Chewbacca that I ever did see! He is a little crochet doll and I am sad that I don’t know how to crochet! Boo! This is a beginner level 2 pattern, so you do need to know how to do basic amigurumi stitches to make it. These include magic ring, …
It’s no secret that I love dogs. All dogs! I’ve never owned a Corgi, but if I had to name one of the cutest floof butts there were in all the world of dog floof butts, it would totally be a Corgi! This little ceramic planter is perfect for your favorite succulents, cactuses, and air …
I want a hammock, like I really want a hammock. Always have wanted one, but I’ve never had one. I can only blame myself and I am totally kicking myself right now for not picking this one up when I was at Aldi the other day! I could be outside relaxing in it right now! …
Would it be weird to live in a playhouse? Because, I found where I want to live. The rest of my family can live in our house, and I totally want to move into this Maurice’s Imagination Creation Playhouse we found on Etsy! You know Maurice, Belle’s dad from Beauty and the Beast. This is …
Coconut is one of my most favorite flavors! I keep coconut syrup here at home to add to my coffees and to use when I make homemade snow cones. Today I learned that Aldi is selling a coconut wine and I really feel like I should have it. So, guess who is stopping by Aldi …
I have always loved playing Jenga…probably because I’m pretty good at it! Balance and precision is in my blood! Now, add some alcohol to the mix, and I can’t promise you the same results! Say hello to Tipsy Topple, the “Jenga” inspired new game that involves more than just fun…it includes alcohol. According to their …
Can you believe it is almost July? How does a year drag on so long, yet also move so fast? I don’t get it! With July comes the 4th of July! At this point, I really don’t know the plan for this year because everything keeps changing! So, let’s just plan to make it a …
Summer is almost here and it is already SO hot here in Texas! I went to the dog park today and totally forgot to bring something to drink. I was DYING and it isn’t even that bad yet! I definitely need a new water bottle and this sale couldn’t have had better timing for me! …
Oh. My. Gosh. You could totally have a 15-minute Zoom call with Keanu Reeves, and I’m dead right now. You probably love him from The Matrix and John Wick. I’m a big ol’ nerd, and LOVE him from Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Speed, and Point Break. Don’t Judge. I was In junior high, and …
I went out to my all-time favorite Aldi store today and spotted so super cool summer stuff in the Aldi Finds section! These popsicle trays are so cute! I’m already kicking myself for not getting some for my kids. Part of me wants to go back right now and get them. I mean, they had …
Air plants are interesting. The plant gets its nutrients from the air around them and they are super low maintenance if you’re busy during the day! Air plants are widely used for their unique quality of purifying the air in your home. The magic comes from their long legged leaves which consist of many tiny …
Wow! Seeing these photos kind of took my breath away! In California, there is a field that is like the most beautiful wildflower field, except it isn’t wildflowers at all, it is a field of lights and you’re going to want to see this! It is called the Field of Light at Sensorio and it …
About a few weeks back, I came across the existence of galaxy flowers and and they looked exactly like outer space! Well I just recently came across a TikTok, who created her own galaxy flowers except with roses and they are absolutely gorgeous. Of course galaxy roses do not exist, but I sure wish they …
By now you know that I love anything that is pickle-flavored! From Pickle Moonshine, Sour Pickle Beer, Pickle Cotton Candy… if it’s a pickle flavor ANYTHING, I’m going to want to try it. So if you take Doritos (my favorite chip) and make them pickle flavor, you know I’m going to be all about it! …
Ube is the new hot thing. It doesn’t matter if you are a hipster or a housewife, the cool thing is to get yourself anything of the ube variety. Ube is also known as a Purple Yam, and I first had one 9 years ago — but of course, I wasn’t cool enough at that …
The best time to eat chocolate chip cookies is at night and everyone knows it. Paired with a tall glass of milk, (hot or cold) and microwaving your cookies to the point of ooey gooey goodness, is the perfect midnight snack. So if you’re a big fan of indulging in chocolate chip cookies like myself, …
I am ALWAYS looking for a new show to binge watch. I have burned through so many of them lately, it’s kind of hard for me to find something new. Netflix almost never disappoints, however! They ALWAYS have something waiting in the wings for me to binge watch. Some of them are Netflix Originals, some …
My absolute FAVORITE kind of coffee is Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Traditionally this is made with strong Vietnamese coffee and Sweetened Condensed Milk. But, I have to have my Starbucks. So, I invented a Vietnamese Iced Coffee Dupe, that tastes a whole heck of a lot like the real thing, and I love it! This combines …
It isn’t even Christmas in July time yet, but we can watch all of the Hallmark Christmas movies that we want because they are now playing for the rest of the year! It sounds like an amazing plan to me, I need to see some good for a change. Everywhere I turn I am faced …
It is no secret, I love Disney+. I think that everybody who cancelled their subscriptions after The Mandalorian was over, are insane. My family watches the streaming service EVERY. SINGLE. DAY! Heck, during quarantine, there were some days that we would go through 5 movies. Don’t judge. I am so excited for the new Disney+ …
Matcha is all the rage right now. From hipsters to housewives, everyone is in love with the earthy green tea that starts as baby green tea leaves ground into a fine powder. It is no surprise that Starbucks carries the matcha. You can get it in a latte, in a frappuccino, or added to numerous …
We all know that theaters across the country have closed, due to the current state of all things social distancing. Some theaters are finally making plans to open, but some movie studios have decided to either push their release dates, or just bring the movies straight to a streaming service. In the case of Disney, …
You have blown through every show you know to watch on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and every other streaming service out there. Now, you are looking for something NEW to binge watch, but you don’t know where to start. Don’t worry, we got you! We have scoured the shows out there, and have come up with …
This is the coolest pool light I have ever come across! This is the Summer Waves® Aqua Glow Floating LED Jellyfish, I don’t even have a pool and I want this! Look at how cool and realistic it is! It even has tentacles! The floating LED Jellyfish is an iridescent floating light with light tentacles …
Do you love the look of Tiki Torches, but not the idea of the flame? These solar torch lights are just what you need! Same look, no danger! They even flicker just like a real fire! The solar flame torch lights is a safe alternative to the real thing. The LED light casts a soft …
If you have already added cool floating lights to your pool, you’re going to want to add this floating bluetooth speaker as well! It actually doesn’t need to be limited to just the pool either. Since it is waterproof it is perfect for using for some tunes at the beach because you won’t need to …
My childhood is coming back to visit in a BIG way, courtesy of Disney+ this fall, and I couldn’t be more giddy! Do y’all remember the show Dinosaurs? You know, that awesome muppet-type show that appeared on ABC in the 1990s. It ran for 4 seasons — 65 episodes — and was created by the …
What a great way to light up the pool for a night time swim! This light floats on top of the water and displays colorful lights under the water. You can even put it in the bathtub for a special treat for the kids! You can display your choice of 5 different light shows right …
I was in high school in the 1990s, and I’ll admit it, I had a Tamagotchi virtual pet — or three. They were just too fun NOT to have a couple — even if just to try them out. There is good news on the Tamagotchi virtual world front. The company is still making the …
My comfort food of choice is homemade baked macaroni and cheese. It is simply the best! I also love pizza because it is so simple to prepare. Years ago I remember eating a combination of the two at a pizza buffet and it was delicious! Well, now you can buy the comfort food combination at …
I absolutely love the Amigurumi style of crochet! I see so many cute patterns and I want to learn to crochet so that I can make them all! These Honey Bees are super cute! Adorable right? So small and cute! Bright happy colors and smiling faces! I want one to hang from the rearview mirror in …
Grizzly Bears in Canada are nothing new or out of the ordinary. But a White Grizzly bear is very much unique and out of the ordinary. It’s also very beautiful to see! Rim Rock Resort in Banff, Canada added a video of bears to its Instagram account on April 29th, 2020. In the video you …
I swear, nothing fun EVER happens here at my house. The closest I get to something cool like this, is deer in my front yard, and maybe a rogue squirrel sitting on my birdfeeder in the back. Leave it to Alaska. Roland Rydstrom, who lives in Anchorage, Alaska, got a little surprise when he looked …
Holy cow! Father’s day is right around the corner. Usually it feels like time drags by so slowly, but right now it seems to be flying by, which is crazy since we haven’t been really doing anything fun to pass the time. I thought I would share some amazing deals that I found so that …
Incredible drone footage filmed 64,000 endangered turtles nesting near Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. The drone footage was shot by the Queensland government in Australia back in 2019. However, it was just now released earlier this week. Other than the video capturing not only green turtles, but also the hearts of many individuals including myself; the …
Weirdly enough, my roommate and I have been craving chocolate chips cookies at night, definitely not the best if you’re trying to maintain a healthy body! I think it’s safe to say that the best kind of cookie, is crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside. Oh, and the more chocolate chips, the …
This little frog is probably one of the strangest and cutest things I have ever come across! They are called Black Rain Frogs and are found in the southern slopes of the Cape Fold in South Africa. The scientific name for these frogs is Breviceps fuscus. They like to burrow in the fringes of the …
Looking for something to do to get your concert fix? With canceled concerts and events due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has left so many of us so very bored. Well, Garth Brooks came up with something cool! He is performing a live concert that will be live-streamed at about 300 drive-in theaters in North …
Meet Pickles. She was found wandering the streets when rescuers found her. The rescuers immediately noticed that she needed help, as she was VERY pregnant. When rescuers finally found where Pickles belonged, her owners decided she was too much trouble, and left her for the shelter to take care of. Seriously, who abandons a VERY …
Just because Universal Hollywood is closed, doesn’t mean we have to suffer through missing out on the rides! Come along as we watch a VIRTUAL ride along on the updated Jurassic World ride from Universal Studios Hollywood. It is pretty much the SAME Jurassic World ride we know and love, but it has been updated …
My favorite time to swim is at night, always has been. My grandmas pool had lights under the water that you could turn on with a switch at night and the ripples on the water would look so magical and cool. With the Rainbow Reef Aquarium Pool Light you can get an even cooler effect! …
This is pretty cool. With the current situation of the world, we are all (supposed to be) wearing masks. This makes it super hard for the deaf and hard of hearing community to communicate. There are a few common signs that every essential worker should know, that will help them communicate with those that are …
This summer is alllll about the premade canned and bottled drinks for me. Zero effort, tons of taste! I’m keeping it simple this summer, I think my brain has already worked overtime enough this year. I want to just grab a drink straight from the refrigerator or cooler, open it and drink! We have found …