Chandra Fredrick
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Columbus, OH, United States
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How to Get Slime Out of Carpet
With these tools and a little elbow grease, you might just be able to save your carpet. Here's how to get slime out of carpet, with things you likely already have in your home: → Read More
6 Fool-Proof Tips for the Entire Family to Get a Better Night's Sleep
One of the biggest ways to be both happy and healthy is getting better sleep. → Read More
How to Wash Stuffed Animals — Without Ruining Them
After learning through trial and error (one lost a precious eye in a washing), I have finally figured out how to wash stuffed animals. → Read More
DIY Stain Remover That Works on EVERYTHING
This DIY stain remover works on the toughest stains, even those that have been sitting for months! → Read More
The Health Benefits of Drinking Kombucha Tea
In case you hadn't noticed, kombucha has officially arrived as the latest go-to health drink for nutrition enthusiasts and wellness gurus. Many claim the popular tea-based drink provides a string of health benefits, such as improved digestion, lower blood pressure and a boost in energy. Plus, it naturally contains a → Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Pregnancy Food Aversions
We've all heard of the stereotypical pregnancy cravings -- pickles and ice cream anyone? But what about when the opposite happens and you can no longer stomach the thought of what used to be your favorite foods? Why would the universe take the joy of your favorite meal away when there are already so many things you → Read More
What Increases Your Chances of Having Twins?
Whether you're hoping for twins or hoping to avoid getting a two-for-one pregnancy, there is no sure fire way to guarantee anything when it comes to conception. Yes, fertility treatments like IVF definitely increase your chances of becoming pregnant with twins, but what increases the odds of having "spontaneous" → Read More
Here's How to Properly Fold a Fitted Sheet
It's those damn stretchy, rounded edges that make it so complicated! But it's really not that hard to fold a fitted sheet once you know how to and you have practiced a few times. → Read More
Here's How to Properly Fold a Fitted Sheet
It's those damn stretchy, rounded edges that make it so complicated! But it's really not that hard to fold a fitted sheet once you know how to and you have practiced a few times. → Read More
Do Collagen Supplements Work and Should You Take Them?
Did you know that collagen is the most abundant protein in your body? It is one of the major building blocks of bones, skin, muscles, and connective tissue. Collagen is also found in many other body parts, including blood vessels, corneas and teeth. But as we age, collagen diminishes which leads to us looking and → Read More
Why The Copper IUD Was A Nightmare For Me
After many years using hormonal birth control methods (the pill) and three pregnancies and postpartum phases, I decided I wanted to use a non-hormonal form of birth control after our third and final son was born in 2016. My hormones were imbalanced and both my mental and physical health weren't the best at that time. → Read More
DIY All-In-One Laundry Bombs That Actually Work
As a mom of three boys, my life pretty much revolves around laundry. IT. NEVER. STOPS.I need a detergent that cleans clothes, cuts through tough stains, → Read More
5 Meditation Tips for Beginners Who Want to Meditate for 5 Minutes a Day
Many of us don’t meditate for the same reason we don’t accomplish many other wellness goals: we just don’t have the time. Or maybe we don't know where to → Read More
5 Meditation Tips for Beginners Who Want to Meditate for 5 Minutes a Day
Many of us don’t meditate for the same reason we don’t accomplish many other wellness goals: we just don’t have the time. Or maybe we don't know where to start. But if we can incorporate meditation into our regular routine -- the same way we do brushing our teeth or getting dressed each day -- we will do more to → Read More
Easy DIY Essential Oil Fragrance Stones
Do you love the fresh smell of a clean home but lack the time and ability to freshen it up as often as you'd like to? Seems to be a common issue among busy moms. My house smells sometimes. It's the kids, and the sports equipment and the pets and sometimes my husband! But I hate the artificial smell of air → Read More
Basic Tips to Create Good Feng Shui In Your Home
Feng shui is a philosophy that has thrived in China for hundreds of years but has only made its way into the U.S. in recent years. Feng shui, which → Read More
Basic Tips to Create Good Feng Shui In Your Home
Feng shui is a philosophy that has thrived in China for hundreds of years but has only made its way into the U.S. in recent years. Feng shui, which translates literally as “wind-water," promotes well-being by rearranging how chi, or energy, flows through a home. The basic Feng Shui principles maintain that we live in → Read More
How to Remove Sweat Stains
Everywhere you look there are signs of spring and the promise of warmer temperatures and outdoor fun. The down side of warmer days are sweat stains on our clothes. While prevention is the best way to keep sweat stains at bay, the unsightly spots are inevitable for many of us. Sweating is a part of life and actually → Read More
15 Brilliant Uses for the Magic Eraser
Magic Erasers really are magic when it comes to cleaning dirt and grime off of surfaces. The "magic" comes from their ability to get into the grooves of most surfaces, even ones so tiny that you can't really see them. But did you know that those little white sponge-like things can do so much more? Here are 15 → Read More
6 Fool-Proof Tips for the Entire Family to Get a Better Night's Sleep
One of the biggest ways to be both happy and healthy is getting better sleep. → Read More