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Person Asks “What Is So Stupid But It Actually Really Works?” And 30 People Deliver

Genius often lies in simplicity. Even if it sounds off. So, to figure out the true capacity of human ingenuity, one person recently turned to the place that holds all the secrets to our collective intelligence - Reddit. Now, it's not important whether or not you caught my sarcasm; 1 month ago, redditor NecessaryPrudence posted a question on the platform asking, "What is so stupid but it actually really works?" and it immediately went viral, generating nearly 12,000 upvotes and 4,478 comments. From soothing bug bites with hand sanitizer to putting ice cubes in the dryer with a garment that needs ironing, here are some of the best replies, proving that if something looks stupid but does the job --...

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Our top picks of clothes for girls 9-12

Tween fashion can be tricky, use this list to navigate the trends. Fashion can be so much fun. It's a way to express yourself and build confidence, but it can also be tricky, especially when you are a tween girl. From age 9-12 girls are trying on different personalities and versions of themselves, and this means clothing. Here are ten place to shop for tween fashion inspiration. Related: 10 best sewing kits for children Ten Places to Shop for Tween Fashion Inspiration Our list includes things from top to bottom. Many of the picks are slightly pricey, I always opt for quality over quantity. Splendid has the best cozy sweats thanks to the high quality cotton. It's also a great spot...

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All of us women want that perfect butt! If a Kardashian butt is too big no worries, these butt workouts are designed to tone and firm up your backside to help you achieve the butt you have always wanted.

Sitting on the couch is no way to firm up your bum, get up and get moving! These workouts give you a wide range of exercises to start today.  The pictures are also great motivators! These 10 butt workouts will have your glutes up and plump.   1. Brazillian Butt Workout 30-minute workouts out of the whole 24 hours in one day is minuscule. You have the time to spare for the booty you are eager to have. Head over to Spotebi, for the full workout instructions for this 30-minute workout. I love how simple they make the workout instructions. After a few times, they will soon be built into your memory. Found on Spotebi   2. Lazy Girl Butt...

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This Week In My Home: Let’s Just Do Something!

  I am beyond over trying to work out those last two weeks of jobs.  Sigh.  No good, no good at all, came of all that struggle to do things.  I can't say I'll ignore those tasks altogether but there's a reason why I've no enthusiasm for them, so let's do something else...Now to figure out what something else shall be. We've one  whole week of August to go and then just a day or two and it's over and done.  That makes me sad, it does truly, because we all know that regardless of what a calendar says, when September rolls around we cease to think of summer.  We tend to tuck our chins down and roll our sleeves...

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What could be more fun than mucking around in a big pile of mud?  Making it FIZZ!  Rosie and Jewel had lots of fun with this activity, and they got to explore elements of science while fully engaging the senses.

Read on to see how we made mud using just two ingredients! For all the best kids activities follow us on Pinterest and Facebook. Today, we combined a few ingredients to make the most amazing play mud for kids, and the best part is that this recipe is super "clean".  If you are apprehensive about your children playing in real mud give this activity a try!  How to Make FIZZY Mud for Kids Materials Baking soda Corn starch Food coloring Water Bin/container Method Begin by combining roughly equal amounts of baking soda and corn starch in a large bin or container.  Add 2-3 spoons of black food coloring. Then, slowly begin to add water and mix, slowly adding more water and mixing until the desired consistency is reached.  You want the mixture to...

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