Kaiti Bee Creates

HELLOOOO!!! Once again! I am back (finally). This time, we are tackling the topic of getting your toddler down for a nap. This is something quite close to home for me recently, as my very stubborn (but adorable) toddler has lately been fighting naps like nobody's business, and it is driving me BONKERS! So, I have been looking around the great world wide web for inspiration on ways to get her to chill out, stop screaming, and take her nap :) Here you go... #6: Play Hard! Yep, that's right, I am a firm believer that good play leads to good sleep. Now, I am not saying you have to completely wear them out before every nap (although I don't know that that would necessarily be a bad thing?) but making sure that they have plenty of time to burn off all that good energy that toddlers have so much of! Even better if you get to play with them. :) #5: Have a Dance Party This one might sound a little nuts, but we really enjoy having dance parties in our living room. Either j...

The Most Efficient Way to Clean a Bathroom Well hello once again! Welcome to my blog if this is your first time here, or welcome back if you have read my ramblings before! Today, I have for you, one of my most valuable time savers: How I clean my bathroom (in the fastest, most efficient way possible!) Because, unless you really enjoy cleaning (major respect to you if that is you), who in the world wants to spend lots of time cleaning...ESPECIALLY a bathroom. Have I mentioned how much I dislike cleaning? I do like clean toilets though...I just don't like the process. Okay, First Things First... The very first thing I do, is to gather any and all supplies I am going to need. I will include a list of the things I use to clean, but by all means, follow your heart and use what works for you, and what you prefer. 1. Swiffer 2. Swiffer dry cloths and wet mop cloths 3. Cleaning rags (I used to use sponges, but for the most part now, I like to use rags) 4. 409 5. Sc...

The BEST Italian Soda Recipe One of my favorite "fancy" drinks is an Italian soda! It is so flavorful, bubbly, and creamy! It is pure deliciousness (and yes, that is a word, right?). I often get Italian sodas when I go to a coffee shop, instead of getting coffee. Don't get me wrong, I like the blended coffee drinks, but coffee itself (especially strong coffee) is just not my thing. Growing up, my mom would sometimes make these drinks for us (and we thought we were SUPER fancy as kids when we would get these), but she would always make them with raspberry flavoring, and we always referred to them as "Pink Stuff". It wasn't until years later that I realized other people drank these too, and that they were actually Italian sodas (ha). What you will need: A tall glass Cream soda-- I like the A&W brand that comes in a two liter bottle Ice cubes Flavored syrup-- I prefer the Torani brand syrups, mostly in the fruity flavors. Although, we...

10 Unexpected Ways to Get Active I don't know about you, but I love the idea of getting active and staying active-- I love how great I feel when I am more physically active (both physically and mentally!). One of the things that I don't love quite so much about exercise is how monotonous it can get to be. Sure, a routine visit to the gym is enjoyable-- especially as that rush of endorphins hits afterwards-- but even the most exciting gym routine can get to be a bore. When that happens, instead of becoming a couch potato, try one of these ten exciting (and maybe even unexpected) ways to stay active. And of course, I am no expert in any of these things. Always be sure to check with your doctor beforehand! 1. Body Weight Exercises Okay, okay, you got me, how on earth is this exciting? Or unexpected? Maybe it isn't, BUT I am including it on my list for a few reasons. I used to think that choosing to do body weight exercises instead of lifting weights at the gym ...

I have received a lot of advice in my short 23 years here on earth...some good, some bad, and some REALLY bad. I can honestly say though, that the best piece of advice (and most frequently used piece of advice) that I have gotten, came from my pastor. Regarding marriage. Before my husband and I got married, we did some premarital counseling with our pastor, and at one point he told us, "Never go to bed angry" and later to restate the same concept, "Don't let the sun go down on your anger". Now, at the time, I kind of just shrugged it off, half ignoring what he said, but I think that is the single most important thing that he taught us (or that anyone taught us) about marriage. Like all couples, my husband and I have heated discussions, arguments, and sometimes even yelling fights. I can tend to get really worked up, especially when things around me are changing rapidly, or when I am feeling unsure and insecure...which basically describes much of my year these...

Hello, once again, everybody... As you can tell, I have not been active at all in about a month. Sheesh! That is such a long time. Unfortunately, it has been outside of my control, because, I have had mono. Bleh. It's been super terrible, and I haven't left my house for a long time, spent an entire week in bed. And in case I haven't explained this about myself, I am a very busy person. Like, just my personality is to stay busy constantly and just go go go go go. Well, anyways, I thought I would give you all a sneak peak as to what is coming up in these next few weeks...if anybody is interested. I am going to be making brownies from scratch for the first time (But first I have to clean my kitchen since no one has been doing that with me being sick...and its super dirty), and I have a few other ideas up my sleeve, but I am interested to know what any of you out there would be interested in seeing as far as maybe tutorials, or "life hack testing", or pinterest tes...

Hello once again friends! A few months back, I found a SUPER good deal on a pair of jeans (like 75% name brand type of good deal)! And, like any budget wise beauty, I tried them on before buying them, even though I was certain that they would be my size. Well, unfortunately they fit GREAT...except for the fact that they were almost four inches too long. I was heartbroken. But, I decided to go ahead and purchase them anyways, I could always hem them, riiiiight? Well, flash forward a couple of months and I am still struggling with the significantly too long jeans. Now that we have moved-- yes, I did indeed drag these unhemmed pants halfway across the country-- and I finally have my sewing machine set up (Hurray!), I can finally conquer this (what should be pretty simple) straightforward task of hemming my pants. Fun fact #1: I have never hemmed anything before, so we shall see how this goes. On a side note, I do have sewing experience, but it is primarily in sport related four way...