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✨ My Fancy Little Laundry Secret (That Smells Like Heaven and Softens Like a Hug)


When Your Laundry Starts Talking Back...

The other day, I opened the dryer, pulled out a towel, and—no joke—it thanked me

Okay, maybe not out loud, but it was so soft, so fresh, and smelled like it had just come home from a spa weekend that I kind of expected it to whisper, “Bless you, woman.” 😂

I use Thieves Laundry Soap and I love it!. It’s my go-to. The no-junk, plant-powered kind of clean that doesn’t punch my family’s skin in the face.

But sometimes…

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How to Care for your Aria Diffuser

I've had my beautiful Aria for well over a decade! And it literally brings me joy every single day! It's beautiful to watch and it has a strong diffusing pump. 

Over the last 12 or so years, I have only had to replace the ultrasonic mist maker twice. When I replace it, the diffuser.....


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How to Clean a Soiled Mattress


🌟 How to Clean a Soiled Mattress 🌟

Hey Friend! We all know that accidents happen, especially with little ones. If your child's mattress has been soiled, don't worry—I've got a quick and natural solution for you! ☀️

Step-by-Step Guide:
  1. Remove Bedding: Start by removing all bedding and wash...
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Capturing Your Life in Photos



I adore having beautiful photos with the ones I love. In fact, I believe it's important to take bookoos of photos with my family because it's the photos that will trigger memories of our sweet life together later. However, finding the perfect outfits for those photo shoots can be a big pain. Anyone else feel that way? 

Well I recently discovered a website that rents a variety of brands. Yes, RENTS! That means you can rent and enjoy something that might be out of your budget to purchase. Or if you're like me and you also don't like having an overstuffed closet, clothes rental might be perfect for you, too. So now let's look at how to select photos for your photo shoot.
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Candles versus Diffusers


I wish I had known this information when ALL my kids were little. Once I made the switch from candles to diffusers coughing came to a screeching halt in my home. Following are several reasons I switched my candles for diffusers. 
I hope this helps you!
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Organize Your Dishes



Welcome to my China closet, one of my favorite spaces in my home. 
This little space used to be a thorn in my flesh.
The door is in an awkward place and is constantly open.
Pantry foods in disarray once lives here. It felt like a dirty closet opened for everyone in the house to look at all day....
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Hi Friend!


I’m Terri Bonin—wife to my favorite dentist (who keeps me smiling in more ways than one!) and mama to eleven incredible kiddos… yep, on purpose! Now, they’re growing up, getting married, and multiplying, so our family is basically the size of a small town!

I’ve homeschooled for over 25 years (with several more to go until our youngest, who’s eleven, graduates). I was crunchy before it was cool and slathering essential oils on my kids before they were a thing. Around here, I share mom hacks, marriage wisdom, wellness tips, and real-life glimpses into our beautifully chaotic, laughter-filled home.

I hope you find this space happy, helpful, and relatable! And if you love good conversations, come hang out with me on my podcast, "Terri Bonin At Home", where we chat about building a strong family culture, natural remedies, and navigating the wonderful (and sometimes wild) world of marriage and motherhood.

Let’s do life together—one drop, one laugh, and one lesson at a time!

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