A stunning front door flower basket for fall that comes together in about 15 minutes using silk flowers and a basket! A fun twist on a typical wreath. Fall is my favorite season because of the warm colors and cozy feel. Our front door was still displaying our patriotic wreath and so I decided to treat myself to a trip to Michaels last week to see what I could come up with for a fall wreath. I wanted to do something a little different than the basic grapevine wreath and this basket caught ... Read More about A Front Door Flower Basket That Is Perfect for Fall
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No-Sew Washcloth Puppy (Video)
Turn a washcloth into a cozy little puppy friend with this simple washcloth puppy tutorial! Make a few of them to give as gifts. Kids LOVE these little washcloth puppies. They are so easy to make and are so cute. Decorate with eyes, a ribbon collar, and make the puppy out of any color of washcloth that you'd like! This post contains an affiliate link. Watch our step by step video! Both of my girls are little puppy lovers. Especially Kaylee. From her backpack for school to the ... Read More about No-Sew Washcloth Puppy (Video)
Grilled Steakhouse Mushroom Pork Loin Filet
Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork. The opinions and text are all mine. Moist and flavorful pork loin filet with grilled onions that come together in 30 minutes! Serve with grilled corn on the cob and fresh watermelon for the perfect summertime meal. We took all 5 kids to the local water park. Not your run of the mill splash pad, but the kind of water park that you walk in at opening and don't leave until they are locking the gates at closing. The ... Read More about Grilled Steakhouse Mushroom Pork Loin Filet
Summer Road Trip Grab Bags
Hitting the road this summer? Give the kids a small budget and let them choose out items to put inside road trip grab bags! One for each travel day filled with small toys, treats, and activities! We leave for our cross country road move on Tuesday. TUESDAY! I have so many mixed emotions going on right now. On one hand we are ready to be settled again in our new home and check out our new town, but on the other hand I just plain don't want to leave my friends and familiarity here! And as exciting ... Read More about Summer Road Trip Grab Bags
Backyard Dinner Party With Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Planning a summer gathering? Let Romano's Macaroni Grill take care of the menu for you! Full service catering packages include choice of two entrees, salad, rosemary peasant bread, chafing dishes, all plate ware, utensils, set up, service and clean-up. When it came to planning a delicious dinner to celebrate the dad in our home for Father's Day, I kind of cheated and went the catering route. Was it really cheating though, or just a stroke of genius? Boy Scout camp is the day ... Read More about Backyard Dinner Party With Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Patriotic Lollipop Topiary
BBQ season is upon us and with Memorial Day and the 4th of July just around the corner, here is a fun patriotic lollipop topiary that the kids will love! I can guarantee that if you bring this lollipop topiary to your next gathering that it will be the hit of the party! A quick and easy lollipop topiary made in about 10 minutes. Patriotic Lollipop Topiary Supplies Needed: 5" or 6" FloraCraft® Make It: Fun® Foam Ball 1 galvanized bucket 5"-6" in diameter 40 large ... Read More about Patriotic Lollipop Topiary
Summer Fun in Sacramento! Raging Waters Water Park
Looking for summer fun for the whole family? If you're in the Sacramento area be sure to check out Raging Waters for the best water slides, wave pools, and water fun around! One of my favorite places to go as a teen in the summer was Water World. Water World was the local water park in Sacramento and it was THE PLACE to beat the heat. I even worked there the summer after my senior year of high school. 17 years later (gulp), and with 5 children of my own, I decided that it would be a fun ... Read More about Summer Fun in Sacramento! Raging Waters Water Park
Rain Gutter Race Track
Make a $5 rain gutter race track! Snaps together for easy storage and comes together in under 10 minutes and it a fun summer activity for kids. You might also like our Sofia the First gem soaps or our Puppy Dog Pals no sew wash cloth puppies. Dads are awesome. They come up with the best activities and seem to know how to keep them nice and simple. I wanted to make the kids a racetrack, but was a little stumped on how exactly to do it. Derrick came home with a $4 rain gutter and some ... Read More about Rain Gutter Race Track
S’mores Rice Krispies Treats
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TreatYourselfToSummer #CollectiveBias How do you take Rice Krispies Treats up a notch? Combine them with a classic summer treat! S'mores Rice Krispies Treats made with Keebler Deluxe Grahams are where it's at this year! Friends keep asking how we are liking our 3 months of camping, and I think to myself...is this really camping? If running water, hot showers, a flushing toilet, and ... Read More about S’mores Rice Krispies Treats
