Watching the birds is a big thing around here. My kids love to see how many different species we can attract, and watch them in our garden. While I was looking for ideas for an Earth Day craft for my daughter's Beavers colony, I came across these totally easy milk jug bird feeders. We ended up … [Read more...]
Do-It-Yourself: Summer Fun
Around my house when it comes to figuring things out or putting things together my wife is the champ. I swear she can do anything when it comes to that kind of stuff. If she had to, she could build the Taj Mahal with nothing but a glass of wine and an Allen key. She’s very handy; it’s why I keep her … [Read more...]
Guilt-Free All Purpose Cleaner
Over the years, I've amassed an arsenal of cleaning products, both of the green and not-so-green varieties. The only thing I hate more than cleaning is the plethora of artificial scents and harsh chemicals that come in typical cleaning products. So-called 'green' products are slightly better, but … [Read more...]
homemade bubbles
My L'il E loves bubbles. In fact, he could just blow bubbles all day long and be quite happy. If only I would allow him to blow bubbles in the house - then I would be the best mom ever. It's not even June and we've already blasted through about four large containers of the sudsy stuff. So, this … [Read more...]
Container Gardening
Have you ever thought about starting a garden to try your hand at growing food, but don't have the inclination to dig up a corner of your yard to try it out? Or maybe you live in a condo or townhouse, where it's impossible to have that kind of space? Gardening doesn't have to be the exclusive domain … [Read more...]
DIY Glass Cleaner
Cleaning products are my nemesis. I am quite sensitive when it comes to artificial scents, and also to harsh cleaning products. For me, a trip down the cleaning product aisle is a frustrating one - finding cleaning products that don't set off one [or both] of my sensitivities can be difficult. Add … [Read more...]
DIY Almond Milk
Are you a label-reader? I am. I'm probably that annoying mom in the grocery store with two bored-looking kids, who's blocking the aisle as I closely examine the fine print on every box, bottle, jar and carton that goes into my cart. The longer the ingredient list, the less likely I am to actually … [Read more...]
Welcome to The Nest!
Welcome to The Nest! I am so excited to have you here with me. Here at The Nest, we will be chatting and sharing ideas for everything to do with running a busy family home. It is my philosophy that life is busy and our homes provide, ultimately, a sanctuary and shelter away from the stresses of … [Read more...]
Hooked
When I was about 12 years old my mum taught me how to knit. Just the basics. Casting on, casting off, knit, purl - the basics. I was able to make little scarves and hats and blankets for my barbies and cabbage patch kids. As I got older I'd get some nicer yarn, better needles and would make … [Read more...]
Just call me Martha
It all started back in December when Eva received a rotating princess lamp for Christmas. She loved it but we couldn't find "the right" spot for it in her room for it. From then on my mission was to find a cute nightstand for her beloved lamp that would match her room. I figured it would be an … [Read more...]
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