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    Making Homemade Christmas Ornaments

    November 10, 2023 - By 

    My Simply Earth box this month came with a recipe for Homemade Christmas Ornaments scented with essential oils, which sounded like a fun project to do with my son. I think I enjoyed it a bit more than he did, as his favorite part ended up being smashing the ornaments that showed the slightest cracks. I’ll share the recipe for making the ornaments yourself if you’d like to get crafty with the kiddo this holiday season. (essential oils optional) The Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box is a carefully curated package that not only brings the benefits of aromatherapy and…

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    And This is Why We Don’t Have Playdough

    August 10, 2020 - By 

    We made homemade playdough and it was enough to remind me why we had no playdough available to start with. I’ll share the recipe we used, just in case you’d like to give it a try with your kids. (scroll to bottom for recipe) It’s great for about 20 minutes of frustration in the kitchen, followed by days of picking little playdough shreds off the ground. (Of course your experience may differ depending on the child involved…) How the Playdough Got Banned Don’t get me wrong. We have had plenty of playdough in this house. The good stuff- Play Doh…