The top 10 things to do in Old San Juan Puerto Rico that you don’t want to miss! Old San Juan is the colorful historic section of Puerto Rico’s capital city. There is a lot to see and do here, from exploring cobblestone streets to visiting historic sites and museums. In this post, I’ll share…
Everything you need to know about visiting San Cristobal Galapagos. If you are considering a trip to the Galapagos, then you likely want to learn about the island of San Cristobal. It is the easternmost island in the archipelago and is considered the gateway to the Galapagos. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting…
What to expect from the weather in Iceland in June plus a handy free packing guide. A visit to Iceland in June is certainly not your average summer vacation! In this post, I’ll prepare you for what to expect in terms of weather, cost, and crowds. Iceland Weather in June Iceland weather in June can…
DIY vanilla extract is SO much cheaper and more delicious than store bought. Here are simple instructions for making it for yourself. Seven years ago, my friend Brooke handed me a small jar of homemade vanilla extract. That one gift completely changed how I bake. Since that day, I haven’t bought a single bottle of…
Here’s a recipe for magnesium hot chocolate for sleep for only 13 cents per serving. It’s a great Moonbrew alternative and cheaper than pills! Maybe you’ve heard about the benefits of taking a magnesium supplement for sleep and want to find an affordable way to start taking one? Well I’ve tried taking magnesium pills several…
How to build an outdoor DIY privacy screen for your hot tub or patio. We’ve been living in our house for almost 10 years now and we’ve never done anything with the old patio area in our backyard. Well, I finally got us something we’ve been wanting for a LONG time for Christmas – an…
My ridiculously easy recipe for Devils Food cake mix cookies you can have in the oven in five minutes! I can’t believe I’ve never thought to use cake mix for ultra easy cookies before. How did this not dawn on me? Well once I saw some cake mix cookie recipes on Pinterest I had to…
An easy and cheap DIY fire pit you can build in under an hour and use for years to come. Materials cost is under $60 and it’s so easy your kids can even help create it! I love backyard DIY projects that give you big bang for your buck. This easy DIY fire pit is…
An easy one-bowl pumpkin pecan muffin recipe that uses a whole can of pumpkin for moist and delicious muffins! I’m always on the lookout for ways to bring more pumpkin into my life. These super moist pumpkin-packed muffins do the trick! They came about when I was craving something with pumpkin and I had a…
I updated our ugly fireplace with a whitewash brick fireplace look. Here’s how to do it yourself! During our remodel we removed the brick hearth from our fireplace. That left some very ugly brick exposed. I decided to whitewash the entire brick fireplace to cover the ugly brick and brighten the space. Since I was…
How to make and install cheap DIY pantry shelves for more storage in your kitchen! I transformed a broom closet into a functional pantry space with some easy shelves and cheap drawer liner! The total cost for the project was about $50. You’ll just need a power drill to make and install these cheap DIY…
Whole wheat cookies with flaxseed that are super healthy and easy to make! Here’s a recipe for one of my household’s favorite snacks. While they aren’t much to look at, they are a wholesome treat that is kid and toddler friendly. Here’s what I like about them: they contain 100% whole grains, each cookie has a half…