Summer is just about here! Here are some great 'fun in the sun' activities to do with friends this summer; ice excavating, DIY moonsand, giant bubbles and MORE! We live in California and it gets H*O*T starting in May. That means a lot of fun outdoor activities, and a lot of sunscreen. We also like to get together with friends for outdoor picnics lunches, park playdates, and zoo trips, and the local pool. Last summer I got the worst sunburn that I have ever had. EVER. My shoulders and chest ... Read More about Kid Friendly: Fun in the Sun Activities!
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Sharpie Tie Dye: Dye T-Shirts Shirts With Sharpies (Video)
This quick and easy Sharpie tie dye tutorial will show you how to tie dye a shirt with Sharpie markers. (Mock tie dye) Such a fun activity to make with kids and the best part is watching the ink bleed and transform into so many neat designs! Watch our step by step video! We tie dye shirts every summer and the kids love seeing how their designs turn out. This year we had fun trying a new spin on getting those vibrant and funky colors on our shirts. We used Sharpie pens! The kids had fun ... Read More about Sharpie Tie Dye: Dye T-Shirts Shirts With Sharpies (Video)
Nail Polish Washer Necklaces (Video)
These nail polish washer necklaces are such a unique craft to make! Simply paint a metal washer with nail polish and let dry. Use different colors to create patterns. A great camp project for teens! This post contains an affiliate link. Watch our step by step video! My girls and I had fun making these washer necklaces this week. They are so easy and the fact that the nail polish dries nice and shiny is pretty neat too! Just think of all the fun way to customize them. A $.12 washer from ... Read More about Nail Polish Washer Necklaces (Video)
Pulled Pork Sliders on Homemade Pretzel Roll Buns
Delicious pulled pork sliders made with shredded pork, coleslaw, and piled high on a homemade pretzel roll. The perfect BBQ sliders for any summer dinner! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of LLOYD’S® Barbeque Company, LLC. I love comfort food dinners. Warm, hearty, soups in the winter and sandwiches made with fresh bread in the summer. These BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders are a definite crowd pleaser. Made on a fresh homemade pretzel roll, and topped with coleslaw, it is the perfect ... Read More about Pulled Pork Sliders on Homemade Pretzel Roll Buns
How to Thoroughly Vacuum a Room +Free Printable
Get the most out of your vacuum by following these quick tips! Then organize your week with a free to-do list printable! My favorite household chore is vacuuming. I love to vacuum! Why? It is the one chore that gives instant gratification. If I know company is coming the easiest way to give the downstairs a quick face lift is to vacuum. Those nice lines give the entire room a clean feel without taking much time! After we got a dog I went from vacuuming once or twice a week to vacuuming ... Read More about How to Thoroughly Vacuum a Room +Free Printable
“Sushi” Sandwich Roll Ups Recipe for Kids
"Sushi" sandwich rolls ups are a quick and easy recipe for kids! A great intro to cutting skills and flavor combinations. Do your kids walk in the door absolutely starving after school? Mine do! They always greet me then ask if they can have a snack and I don't blame them! Usually I'll direct them towards some sort of snack in the pantry. Other times I'll let them get creative and make their own snack. This is one of my girls' favorite things to do. They LOVE helping in the kitchen and ... Read More about “Sushi” Sandwich Roll Ups Recipe for Kids
Everyday Grilled Chicken Seasoning
My husband is the master of the grill and takes care of dinner a couple of nights a week. I'm a lucky girl! Thank you Foster Farms for sponsoring this delicious grilling experience and dinner. Simple, yet flavorful, grilled chicken tenders served with roasted asparagus! I love chicken because it is so versatile and easy to season. Here is a basic seasoning mix that I like to use on chicken. Grilled Chicken Seasoning 1 1/2 T. Kosher Salt 1 T. garlic salt 3/4 tsp. black pepper 2 tsp. ... Read More about Everyday Grilled Chicken Seasoning
Mother’s Day Pedicure Gift Basket
A beautiful pedicure gift basket brimming with everything needed for a luxurious pedicure! Peppermint sugar scrub, foot cream, nail polish, a travel nail kit, and an electronic foot file. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. My mother in law lives in a remote town in Alaska on the Alaskan-Canadian border. She and my father in law go to Fairbanks a few times a year to get groceries and go to medical appointments. My husband lived in a cabin without ... Read More about Mother’s Day Pedicure Gift Basket
Sand & Water Sensory Activities
As a child there is nothing better than running your hands through sand at the beach and playing in the water. We live a couple of hours from the beach and don't get there very often so we have a water table and a sand box to bring the beach to our backyard...kind of. Ruby's preschool teacher has a Step2 Cascading Cove Sand and Water Table and is so creative with how she uses it! As parents, we take turns helping at preschool and it is fun seeing all of the fun things that they are using their ... Read More about Sand & Water Sensory Activities
