I adore handprint art around here! Handprint art is easy, fun, and allows your kids to be totally creative~! In the interest of the upcoming holiday and the many camping trips so many families are taking right now, I wanted to share a Campfire Handprint idea that is great for kids (and adults) of all … Read more
Yay for July 4th where we get to use Red, White, and Blue paint in everything! And this crafty art project is no exception. I think all the Freedom holidays like Memorial Day, 4th of July, Veterans Day and Presidents day are covered in ways to create fireworks and Phoenyx and Charlotte both love using … Read more
When you have 5 cats, every meal time is an adventure. And trust me when I say that keeping meals proportionate and fair can be a challenge. Let me also add the cats know if you fed one of them more than the other. It can be hard to figure out how much wet food … Read more
Looking for an awesome, easy and fun Fourth of July craft for kids? Great for any age, you can whip up this 4th of July craft that is as unique as the pasta you have in your pantry! For us, we had these three different shapes, which consisted of macaroni noodles, thin spaghetti, and curly … Read more
Hot off the heels of yesterday’s Campfire Handprint art day, I wanted to share another creative way to use your FREE FLAG PRINTABLE that I am offering up! While we were not sure how this would work and the results are not perfect, we did have a ton of fun and I think this could … Read more
Are you looking for an easy, quick and amazingly tasty home cooked meal that can be ready in less than 20 minutes? Of course, we all are! And in my house the time the kids say “we are hungry” to the time they are revolting to eat can seem moments apart. That is why I … Read more
Although I have only had a son for 3 years, hot wheels have been a part of my life since the birth of my daughter. Most years she asked for car sets for holidays and birthdays and I believe at one point we had more than any boy on our street. Lesson learned for me … Read more
I know you probably made your way over here because you saw a picture of my kids covered in shaving cream and thought…is she insane? No, I am not (mostly) but with 5 weeks still left in summer, we are breaking out the totally inexpensive, but still totally awesome, fun. And if you think no … Read more
With Charlotte home for the summer, she has been doing her best to pile me with crafting ideas. So the other day when she was wandering around the house looking for something to do, I challenged her to come up with a Fourth of July craft with these pipe cleaners I had. I originally asked … Read more
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 36% of Sparkler injuries happen on hands and fingers and at least 50% of ALL injuries are burns. Obviously. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees – hot enough to melt some metals. Sparklers, while fun, are pretty dangerous for kids. I know even I get … Read more
Sponsored post by Lunchbox “Mom, may I help you?” This is a pretty common statement in my home and with two kids, I never lack for an extra set of hands in the kitchen. But one thing neither of my kids do super well is basically anything out of a jar. If it takes a … Read more
Getting out your food for a picnic and looking for a fun way to decorate the table? Let the kids help! Roller pin Stamping Need Rolling Pins Foam stickers Paint You can pick up these totally adorable and inexpensive roller pins at your local craft store (we use Hobby Lobby, that’s where I bought these) … Read more
This post is in partnership with SocialMoms and Edy’s Frozen Custard Yay! July 4th is almost here and that means all sorts of things to every person but for us, it means dad is off and we get a lot of family and outdoor time. So to kick off our long holiday weekend, Charlotte and … Read more
When it comes to summer, keeping your kids looking forward to a healthy and fun snack time can be a challenge. I am the first one to admit my kids, 4 weeks into the summer months, are asking “Can I have a sucker?” And I fold. I do, I really do, and I hate myself … Read more
The summer reminds me of a lot of things- sun, fun, and food and chances are, it reminds you of all those things too. But what is a backyard without a grill? A grill gets the whole neighborhood together, families chit chatting and in my case, mom off the hook for dinner, so when I … Read more