Thank you, Kraft, for sponsoring this patriotic post! Ready for fireworks? I’m not talking Roman candles, either—I’m talking the oohs and ahhs that will commence when you set down a tray of brightly colored goodies in front of your July 4th guests. And honestly, who can blame them? Desserts too often hide in shades of brown and white (not that I’m knockin’ chocolate, mind you…). But just in time for Independence Day, treats take a turn toward the bright and beautiful—a trend spurred on ... Read More about Top 5 Red, White & Blue Dessert Ideas
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Dinosaur Egg Popcorn Balls: Marshmallow Popcorn Balls
These dinosaur egg popcorn balls are so easy to make and perfect for any dinosaur themed party or playdate! This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group®. Two things remind me of my childhood: Marshmallow Popcorn Balls and "The Land Before Time". Is it crazy that I pretty much know that movie by heart? I remember it coming out when I was in the first grade and it was HUGE. Every child knew who Little Foot was. Recently, the entire DVD ... Read More about Dinosaur Egg Popcorn Balls: Marshmallow Popcorn Balls
DIY Patriotic Flower Planters
With Memorial Day, the 4th of July, and Labor Day all happening just a few months apart, I decided to create flower pots for my front porch to last the entire patriotic season! I recently updated my welcome mat to one that had a monogram initial of our last name. I love how clean and simple it looks and the bright pops of color from the flowers and the patriotic wreath that I made last year. I'm like a kid in the candy store at my local nursery and always purchase too many plants for ... Read More about DIY Patriotic Flower Planters
Summer Kebab Party
Summer Kebab Party! The perfect outdoor meal to enjoy with family and friends. Provide a variety of meats and veggies for guests to create their own kebabs and then grill to perfection. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Soy Vay and Clorox. When summer comes we are usually found outside enjoying the sun and gorgeous weather that comes with it. We kicked off summer this past Memorial Day weekend by setting up our brand new backyard waterslide and having an outdoor kebab party! ... Read More about Summer Kebab Party
Herb Fairy Garden is Pretty and Practical
An herb fairy garden is as practical as it is pretty! Trim the leaves of the herbs off to use in recipes and watch the flowers bloom. Such a fun way to brighten up the kitchen or yard. We've been at it again! Creating more tiny garden spaces. Ruby made this herb fairy garden for her preschool teacher's birthday. She is a good friend of ours and her daughter is Ruby's best friend so Ruby was thrilled to pick everything out to create a special fairy garden to gift to her. An herb fairy ... Read More about Herb Fairy Garden is Pretty and Practical
Summer Road Trip Activities & Printables
Road trip activities and printables for kids! Activity pages to print, road trip binders, and easy on the go snacks from a family who has has traveled around the United States. Are you planning any road trips after school ends for the summer? We are! We are heading to Idaho for a family reunion and then to Alaska to visit my husband's side of the family. Fortunately, we are flying to Alaska and not road tripping it this summer. But we have in the past! Oh, man we have in the past. Our kids ... Read More about Summer Road Trip Activities & Printables
Travel Zipper Bag Tutorial
Sew your own makeup or pencil bag using this travel zipper bag tutorial! Linked to an easy-to-follow tutorial that comes together in under an hour. Make one for yourself and a few to keep on hand as gifts! A big thanks to Kelby Sews for such a great tutorial. I've used it several times! Ruby's teacher at church is having a baby! I asked Ruby if it was going to be a girl or a boy. She said, "I'm not sure. I think it is just going to be a baby." Haha. Either way, she was excited for her so we ... Read More about Travel Zipper Bag Tutorial
Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies Recipe (Video)
Old-fashioned iced oatmeal cookies are the perfect after-school treat with a glass of milk. Use our iced oatmeal cookies recipe to create crispy and chewy cookies that are dipped in creamy vanilla icing. This recipe can be used for ice cream sandwich cookies too! Nothing beats a homemade cookie and a glass of milk after a long day at school. Our cookie jar chocolate chip cookies and our crispy coconut cookies are more after-school favorites! Watch our Step by Step Video! My kids ... Read More about Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies Recipe (Video)
Make Your Own Garden Markers using Popsicle Sticks
Make your own garden markers using popsicle sticks! A fun and easy gardening project for kids. What are you planting this year? My girls love gardening as much as I do. It's one of the many things that we really enjoy doing together. They even have their own garden! Well, it's for the whole family, but I let them pick out what they'd like to grow in it every year. Last year we grew mainly flowers and herbs. This year they wanted to have a vegetable garden! They had fun choosing which ... Read More about Make Your Own Garden Markers using Popsicle Sticks
