$100 Bathroom Fix

We completely gutted the kid's bathroom and redid the whole thing about 3 years ago. I was really loving the results until I noticed my kids love to use the wall as a brace when getting out of the tub. Even though we used a gloss bathroom paint, ugly water streaks were popping up on the paint.

I love home renovation. The planning, the demo, even the scent of construction makes me really happy. What I do NOT like to do, is paint. Painting sucks! I knew that if I repainted the bathroom, I was going to have to do it all over again in another 3 years. Something I was completely not looking forward to! So, it came down to the best solution. Slapping up some vinyl wainscoting.

It went from this:

To This:

I wasn't sure if I was going to like it at first, but now that it's up, I think with the extra white, it really brightens the room up more. For only $100, I get to avoid repainting the bathroom again! Money well spent.

*Do you do your own home renovations, or do you prefer to pay someone to do them for you?

Orkin Bed Bug Prevention Safe Pillowsafe Protectors Giveaway! #OrkinBedBugs

We have been hearing a lot about how bed bugs lately, and how they have been on the rise here in the U.S. Every time we travel, I am always paranoid about finding any in the hotel bed and accidentally carting some home. They can breed very quickly, and once they set roots in your home, are difficult to get rid of. Catching an infestation early is key, so if you suspect an infestation, contact your local Orkin professional. They will do a thorough inspection of your home, then lay out the treatment plan that is best for you.

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St. Patrick's Day Crafting

My niece and nephew stopped by for a visit last weekend. Since it was too cold to play outside, my nephew thought it would be fun to build a leprechaun trap. All the girls bailed on us, so the boy and I had to fly solo on the project, which was fine because we won't be sharing any treasures we get after catching that little bugger!

We made one last year, but he got away. However, he did leave the girls some rainbow candy treats behind after stealing our gold piece. Allison quickly pointed out he must not know what a rainbow looks like since the colors in the pack were backwards. Whoops!

At least mom was able to get the pudding dessert colors right. I thought it would be fun to top the pudding with some whipped cream and sprinkle them with GOLD. Which was just some Wilton gold colored candy sugar sprinkles.

Since it never fails, St. Patrick's always rolls around and Allison can't find anything green to wear to school. I decided to quickly make these St. Patty's hair pins. 

Just snip off the button loop back, hot glue on to a hair pin, and voila! For less than $2, you've got your green covered.

What are your St. Patrick's Day Plans?

Campbell’s Address Your Heart Recipes & Coupons

Cooking for my family is something that I really enjoy. Finding new recipes that not only taste good, but get my family excited to eat together is something that I am always on the lookout for. Since I am the main cook in the family, I know that it is my job to make meals that are nutritious as well as delicious.

February was heart health month, but being heart healthy is something we should think about year round. When it comes to your heart, what foods you consume matter! I have been doing a lot more cooking with foods that are good for the heart- black beans, almonds, oatmeal, etc., in an effort to make sure my family is eating as healthy as possible. Sometimes finding nutritious and delicious recipes that the entire family likes can be a challenge. Campbell's Soup Company has a new campaign called Address Your Heart, that is making it easier to find great meals that benefit the heart. 

Health is foremost on people’s minds, keeping your family in tip top shape can be a challenge in these busy times. Campbell’s Soup wants you to “Address Your Heart” with Heart Healthy Tips, recipes and more!

Visit AddressYourHeart.com to get heart-healthy tips, including 21 Campbell’s recipes that are certified by the AHA and product coupons, as well as Facebook.com/campbellskitchen for the latest Campbell’s recipes and offers.

Campbell's offers 21 mouth watering recipes that have been certified by the American Heart Association. A few of the recipes you'll be able to get include: Grilled Bruschetta Chicken, Creamy Turkey Vegetable Lasagna, and Stuffed Winter Squash. Yum!

                    
                    
                    
                    
                    

Don't those look downright tasty!? After you've browsed the recipes, be sure pick up some Campbell's Money Saving Offers! You'll be able to print off some coupons for condensed soup, V8 Vegetable Juice, Swanson Broth, Spaghetti O's, and more!

In what ways are you living a heart healthy life?


*This is a sponsored post by Campbell Soup Company

Wordless Wednesday ~ Checkers

I haven't played checkers in years, but couldn't resist playing a game when my daughter spotted this over sized checker board. In case you are wondering- She kicked my butt.

New Dial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap Review & Giveaway

It's hard to get excited about hand washing. It's something we do multiple times each day out of necessity and routine, and we don't give it much thought afterwards. But Dial is shaking things up, and is turning hand washing into a pleasurable experience with their new Deep Cleansing Hand Soap.

Using Dial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap is like washing your hands in luxury with each use. The new gentle micro-scrubber formula smooths and moisturizes the skin. The exfoliating beads do a wonderful job of scrubbing off dirt and grime, leaving your skin feeling soft and refreshed. The moisturizing formula has skin conditioners that hydrate your skin, while visibly improving skin dryness.

Let's talk about the scents. They are Ah-MAZING! 

Yellow Raspberry & Black Sugar has a tart and rich sweetness.

Water Blossoms is inspired by aquatic botanicals, offing a crisp floral scent.

Coconut Lime Verbena will brighten your senses with a juicy and tangy citrus scent.

I'm a little obsessive about coordinating things in my home so everything has a nice flow to it. I like the new bottle design and love how the colors blend with my decor.

While Dial's New Deep Cleansing Hand Soap may look and feel like a luxury product, it's also a great family soap. My daughter likes the feel of the micro-scrubbers, and thinks the soap smells heavenly!

Dial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap hit store shelves in February, so be sure to look for them soon!

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