As the end of August nears, the time is now to start thinking about all the holiday fun. I know Halloween seems far off, but with so much awesome Halloween crafting adn DIY you can do, plus planning for parties and get together’s, it helps to be prepped. I am going to do my part … Read more
Yay! We are back to school and while I still have some Kindergarten sadness, having two kids in school has been a new balance on scheduling, planning and saving! While it’s only two days into the new school year, I have already figured out that keeping my kids mornings and afternoons running smoothly means packing good … Read more
The past year I have been really interested in creating printables for my blog. From printable chalkboard signs, to calendars, cards, and banners, once you have the skills to begin printables, you can open up a world of content to bring to readers, personal household, or even a new business! Unfortunately finding information on how … Read more
With school just mere weeks away, I have started to think about the impending doom of 530am mornings. Unlike the past few years, with my husband taking care of the mornings as he heads out to work, I’ll be jumping in since we will have not 1, but two, off to school. Phoenyx’s first year … Read more
In a short few weeks, I will be doing what many parents around the US will be doing: Sending my kids back to school. While it is exciting to get back on a routine and have some time during the day to get errands, work, and chores done alone, this is also the year my … Read more
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Breyers for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Happy Birthday Breyers Can you believe its been 150 years since Breyers was founded in Philadelphia? Back in 1866 when William A. Breyer hand-cranked his first gallon of ice cream, featuring fresh fruits and nuts, everyone was hooked. … Read more
When you send your child off for the school day with a lunch box, you want to be sure she will actually eat the food you have packed. A filling and healthy lunch is extremely important to maintain your child’s mood, emotional state and attention. Between the expensive, and often unhealthy, choices provided by the … Read more
Dear Phoenyx, Nearly 6 years ago I got the surprise of my life. Finding out I was pregnant with you, especially after I was very settled on being a mother of one, was shocking. I had just moved into the most comfortable part of my life. My business was flourishing and your sister was 6 and … Read more
As you already know, I love unicorn crafting. If unicorn poop slime and unicorn poop cupcake cones didn’t tip you off. I could not resist at least one more (ok, maybe more coming) Unicorn Poop ideas and this one is just as fun: Unicorn Poop Meringues.
Roasted White Peaches with Honeycomb and Vanilla Ice Cream Serves: 8 / Prep Time: 10 minutes, plus 20 minutes cooling time / Cook Time: 25 minutes Make-Ahead: Honeycomb can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. 1 cup sugar, divided 1 lemon, zested 4 ripe but firm white … Read more
This weekend, I finally did it. BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING. With my youngest heading off to school for the first time and my daughter with her last year at intermediate, the mom butterflies are truly setting in. Twice the teachers, twice the homework and twice the shopping. I have to be honest, however, that aside … Read more
1. No Bake Protein Balls | Well Plated 2. Low Sugar Whole Wheat Brownies | Kalyn’s Kitchen 3. Low Carb Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie | Thrifty DIY Diva 4. Healthy Carrot Cake Energy Bites | Pancake Warriors 5. Low Carb Strawberry Almond Popsicles | Home. Made. Interest. 6. Low Carb Brownie Cupcakes | Savvy Saving Couple … Read more
Post is in partnership with the Post-it® Brand The other morning I was standing in my kitchen and mentioned to my daughter that the upcoming Monday was August 1st. She was stunned. STUNNED I tell you. Her: “It’s August already??” Me: “YES.” Then for good measure, I put my fist in the sky. As all … Read more
Things to Make with Pallets – About 6 months ago I asked my husband to grab me a palette from work. Right now its still stuck on the side of my house waiting for some love, but its due to the fact that I am so inspired and so excited, I just cant decide what … Read more
Back to school is coming up in mere weeks (or earlier for some) so I wanted to share a FREE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PRINTABLE. It’s so easy to print (just choose the page that applies to your child) from Pre-School through 8th grade, and you have an easy to remember image of your child … Read more