Our Flatt World

This blog post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small percentage of the sale if you choose to purchase something from the links at no extra cost to you. This is because  Mama Needs Money, Too! I know this is going to probably go against everything anyone has ever told you about this subject. I used to believe they were easy to care for plants, and they totally can be! But here it goes! The number one reason they shouldn’t be recommend to beginners, They don’t want lots of water! If we refer back to my  previous post  on overwatering, you will understand. Beginners most of them time try and water their plants everyday or every couple of days, when succulents actually prefer to dry out a LOT between waterings! I have a couple of them myself, and I try and water them only once a month or so. Some succulents, depending on the type, will show you they are thristy by getting a little wrinkly, but not all of them do. Another reason is ...

This blog post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small percentage of the sale if you choose to purchase something from the links at no extra cost to you. This is because  Mama Needs Money, Too! I always have people asking me how I do it, how I have 65+ plants and am able to take care of them every day. But the truth it, I really don’t. I know, that seems weird. But listen, the thing people always come at me with is “So I have this plant and I think it’s dying. What am I doing wrong? It’s in the window and I water it everyday! What’s going on?!” If you read that and didn’t notice the BIG red flag, I’m going to tell you what you are doing wrong! You over water your plants! I have to break it to ya, but it’s true. DON’T water your plants everyday. Heck, I don’t really follow a schedule when it comes to my plants. Most plants will tell you when they are thirsty. The best rule of thumb is to water your plants about once a week, but also to just touc...

This blog post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small percentage of the sale if you choose to purchase something from the links at no extra cost to you. This is because  Mama Needs Money, Too! It’s no secret that I love plants! And while I am no expert, I’m very much a beginner myself in a lot of ways, I’m here today to share the top 5 plants I think are best for beginners! Let’s waste no time! Number 1: Snake plant or Sansevieria This plant is SO easy to care for! It prefers less water, about once a month but I’ll be honest and say I’ve gone longer then that and it’s still alive! They can live anywhere from high to low light, but remember that the less sun it has the less growth you will see. But it will survive. Number 2: Heartleaf Philodendron This baby is a great one if you want one that vines! They grow long and beautiful heart shaped leaves! They prefer to have their soil dry out between waterings, they will let you know by getting dropp...

This blog post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small percentage of the sale if you choose to purchase something from the links at no extra cost to you. This is because  Mama Needs Money, Too! Now I’m not normally one to make “resolutions” or anything. Mostly because I know for a fact it I won’t keep up with it. Which is kinda why I decided to wait to write this until almost February, I didn’t want to join in the “New Year New You!” BS that seems to happen in the beginning of January.  I wanted this to be a little different then just taking care of your skin, or starting a new diet, or taking a bubble bath every Sunday. I wanted these self care tips to aid in mental health, and growth!  Here are 5 year self care tips you can add to your new year! Unfollow Instagram accounts that make you feel badly about yourself Or Facebook accounts, or twitter accounts, or YouTube, or TikTok or freaking ANY soc...

This blog post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small percentage of the sale if you choose to purchase something from the links at no extra cost to you. This is because  Mama Needs Money, Too! Ahhh thrifting. My FAVORITE hobby! Not only can thrifting save you money, but it also helps save the planet! Did you know that clothing and shoes contribute more waste than glass and plastic combined?! Look at fast fashion and how quickly things go in and out of style. Better yet, how quickly things just seem to fall apart anymore. Maybe one day I’ll write a post all about my opinion on that whole topic, but for now if you are reading this, YOU want to see what I found at the thrift store! And I am excited to show you so here we go! Now one of these I purchased but the others I didn’t. I don’t purchase to sell or anything like that, maybe some day that will be in my future. But I shop secondhand mostly for home decor item...

This blog post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small percentage of the sale if you choose to purchase something from the links at no extra cost to you. This is because  Mama Needs Money, Too! I feel like before I REALLY get into this I need to say that yeah, this probably will get a little “ranty,” but I also feel like this is not talked about NEAR enough for just how important this tip really is for growing your Instagram! I do think that as someone who is personally still growing their Instagram account, I can say this is probably THE most important tip or trick you could ever put to use to growing most social media sites, click-baity title aside. So what is it, you ask? Drum roll please! Ya ready?! ENGAGING WITH YOUR FOLLOWERS! It seems so simple doesn’t it? But really how often DO you actually engage with your followers? Because if you are one of those Instagram accounts that never...

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