Just in time for the Fourth of July, I present this American flag-inspired soap bar.

You will need:

a rectangular bar mold (or other desired shape)
white melt and pour base
red and blue colorants (be sure to use non-bleeding)
a small star-shaped cookie cutter (make sure it fits in your mold)
summery fragrance of your choice
alcohol in a spray [...]

One of the chores that the older boys have to do is empty the dishwasher, which is run when it is full - almost every day.
They can frequently be heard complaining that we never empty the dishwasher, despite the fact that my husband empties it at least once a week for them.
Well, this week they [...]

You have to see this Strawberry Shortcake Soap over at The Soap Queen’s blog.  Have to.  It is so cool.

That I was going to do a Weight Watchers Wednesday post yesterday, but I didn’t.
I am lame. Sorry. I just can’t seem to make the time to blog. I would like to, but I just can’t. It’s only a season, though, and I thank you for bearing with me.
Anyway, as for [...]

I know, it has been so long since I updated. Things have been so crazy around here. It seems like every second of my life has been consumed with learning about ADHD. There is so much to this, but for the first time in 11 years, I finally have a glimpse inside [...]

The other day, I set out to make a great loaf of multi-layered soap. I carefully melted, scented, colored, and poured each layer. I gently textured the top as it hardened. I patiently waited until the next day so the soap would be fully set before I unmolded it.

And here’s what happened [...]

Just to follow up on last night’s rant…
I am feeling much better today. I had a good cry last night, followed by a good talk with Bob.
This morning, I took the kids for a walk to the park, which was around 2.3 miles round trip, according to Google Maps. I was good to [...]

I am so overwhelmed I cannot even put it into words. I did not realize how much I was tuning out The D’s problems and not dealing with them. I mean, I was dealing with them, but more as if he was just being a bad kid. Now I realize that this [...]

So, the D has been taking ADHD medication for a week now. I have noticed a positive difference. We still have so far to go.
I am not sure if more could be accomplished by a higher dose - he is taking a very small dose - but I am not sure if I [...]