Favorite Children's Books to Read Aloud Does your 2 or 3 or 4 or whatever-year-old have a favorite book that they demand you read to over and over and over again? The one that almost makes you dread reading time? One that you really want to hide (and maybe have hidden...at least for a few days)? … [Read more...]
Quick & Easy Homemade Pretzel Bites
It's almost New Year's! Are you going out? Staying in? Either way we've got a great little snack for you to make to help ring in the New Year...and it's SUGAR FREE! Take it to your party or keep it for yourself! It mixes up SO quickly, which leaves you time to go do other things while it … [Read more...]
Finding the Beauty in Your Own Backyard
It's Spring Break for quite a few of us around here, and I'm ready for it! Not everybody heads out on vacation on Spring Break though - whether it's because they can't afford it or they'd just rather hang at home, or both. In general, that's me. I like away-from-home vacations during the summer … [Read more...]
Play-Doh Faces
Today I'm sharing one of my favorite things to do with kids of all ages. And I mean all ages. It is... ...Play-doh faces and it's SUPER simple...or, at least, it should be. Here's what I mean: DIRECTIONS: Print photos on home printer (at least 5 x 7 size - and printed in draft mode … [Read more...]
The Best Homemade Restaurant Style Crock Pot Beans
I love Mexican food. I could eat it every day of the week, heck I even served it at my wedding. For years I have been making all different kinds of Mexican food but could never master a good refried bean. Finally after many, many failed attempts I found this recipe on Pennies & Pancakes that was … [Read more...]
10+ Fun Valentine Activities
I kinda feel like Christmas was yesterday but everywhere you look Valentines merchandise is there in all its pink glory! I figured I should embrace it since Valentines is right around the corner so I went on a search for some fun activities and treats for the kids. Of course I might as well share my … [Read more...]
Fall Mason Jar Gift Idea and a Free Printable
I have a confession...... I love mason jars! I love canning in them, drinking out of them and I LOVE crafting in them. I have decided to share a cute mason jar craft every month next year and I am starting a little bit early. They make such inexpensive gifts that wow everyone! I am starting with a … [Read more...]
