Fireworks Arcade App

A couple years ago it was steamy hot out, I was sweaty and pregnant and by the end of the day the last thing I wanted to do was load up the family to go see the fireworks. Boo for being a lame mommy, I know.  Usually I love them and look forward to them for a month or better. After all, my birthday is the 5th and those town fireworks are put on just.for.me.  It's the only time I'd ever missed the big show.  Thankfully we managed to celebrate anyway.  Yay! 

This app called Fireworks Arcade saved the day! Well, night!

I downloaded it on my Kindle (it works on phones too).  I set it up on the dresser in the bedroom & we all gathered on the bed with the lights out and watched the fireworks show. We giggled, ooooh-ed and ahhh-ed and played the show a few times before calling it a night (a couple hours before the regular fireworks would've even started). 
If you aren't up for taking the kids out this 4th of July, for whatever reason, give this app a try!
Tip: Touch the screen as the show plays to add your own flare!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigduckgames.fireworksarcade

Adding Social Media Buttons to Blogger

You guys, I spent the last two days trying to learn how to add Social Media buttons to my blog. I'm not even kidding.. we're talking HOURS of wasted time at the computer.

If you aren't tech savvy (like myself) save yourself the headache and follow these SIMPLE steps. How to add social media buttons to your blog:
I found free buttons here.
If you don’t like those you can do a google search for free buttons. Or copy/paste button images to Paint and save them to use as buttons.

Then use this video here to learn how to get them working on your blog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4hI5WmqpBw#t=53

Thank you to these awesome bloggers for creating great resources that helped this momma out! 

 

Dyson DC28 Hose Replacement

For over a year now {maybe two, I have lost track} I have been duct taping, and re-duct taping the hose on my Dyson dc28.
Dyson's are great vacuums, the problem was I tried to stretch the hose all the way down the basement stairs while someone stood at the top holding in the vacuum in place for me.  It tore a little and a little tape fixed it fine... but I kept doing it.  

Yeah...  I know.. Slow learner, I suppose. ;)
After several layers of tape, and feeling frustrated every time I used it I decided it was time for a new hose.

I picked this new one up on Amazon for about $20. It's a generic but works perfect!  Installing it was a breeze!  Just disconnect the original hose the way you would put another attachment on. Then at the base of the hose is a little tab you pull out and force the hose up & off.
Reverse that to add the new hose.
Voila!
What repairs have you been putting off? More importantly, what are you going to do about it?

  

Ps. Want a  challenge? Type the word hose 1000 times and see how many times your phone wants you to use house, hosed, hoses instead! Bahaha.

A Slightly Better Wife's Homeschool Organization Room Tour

I'd you're needing a little help with how to organize your homeschooling tools, check out this video of our Homeschool Room Tour:

Oil Pulling, For The Pretty Girl

Oil Pulling is crazy popular in the blogger world, but my real life friends don’t seem to have a clue what I’m talking about.  There are literally hundreds, (maybe thousands?) of posts on it all around the internet.  You can do a search if you want more details.  I’ll give you the basics from my perspective. ;)

 

First “The Why?”:

 Because you don’t really care about HOW, if you don’t know why, right?  At least you shouldn’t!  Be informed people!

• The biggest reason- It makes your teeth whiter!  I swear it! 
• Strengthens your teeth
• Tackles bad breath
• Improves overall oral health (I’ve got some cavities I’m hoping will cure themselves through this).

There are even more benefits besides what it can do for your oral health (like detoxing and that sort of thing).  I started doing it for cosmetic reasons.  I drink truck loads of coffee and tea, and that takes a toll on the color of my enamel.  It’s also supposed to help with liver issues, which I have my fair share of, and kidney issues.

• Another big bonus- 20 minutes of quiet time! I can think so much clearer when I keep my mouth shut for awhile!  (yeah, I just admitted that, didn’t I? Don't tell Mr. Awesome.  I've convinced him I work better when I'm running my mouth).

HOW: 

• Put 1-2 TBSP of organic coconut oil in your mouth and swish it for 20 minutes.  Timing is key here if you want the health benefits.  If you’re just going for the cosmetic effects, I bet 10 minutes would do ya just fine. 
•  SPIT IT OUT.  For the love of all things pretty and clean, DO NOT SWALLOW that load!  What started out as an innocent TBSP of coconut oil is now loaded up with nasty stuff that you don’t want going back into your body.  Yes, this is your resident germaphobe talking, but for real- It's so bad for you- just spit it out, okay?  Thanks!

 

Alright now that I’ve got you thinking about it, go out and do some research.  Then give it a try and let me know what you think!

I WISH I had a before and after picture to show you, but I promise the results are beautiful!