Archive | Holidays RSS feed for this section
snack-board-printable-sample

Back to School Snack Board (easy craft & free printable)! #BackToSchoolWeek

I don’t know about you, but I HATED when my kids came home from school and said, “I’m hungry! What is there to eat?” So today, I have a simple craft and free printable to make an After School Snack Board. The snack board will give the kids a couple after-school snack ideas that they […]

Comments { 4 }
8-13-bts-be-awesome-today

Dose of Sunshine Monday: Positive Affirmations for Kids #BackToSchoolWeek

Happy Monday! Now that school’s back in session, are you feeling like you have the hang of your new schedule? I’ve had school on my mind for quite some time now, and I thought back to MY school days. My mom would put a nice note in my lunch (or backpack) hand-written on a napkin. […]

Comments { 6 }
!apple

Back To School Giveaway! #BackToSchoolWeek

  I am delighted to be a part of #BacktoSchoolWeek hosted by Rachel from {i love} my disorganized life and Miss Information. This week will help take the stress out of Back to School for all of us as bloggers from around the country post their favorite Back to School crafts and recipes. We also have […]

Comments { 0 }
watermelon-sundae-with-fruit

Back to School Snack Idea (party) — How to make a Watermelon Sundae

I love Back To School sales {and} parties! I don’t have kids at home (anymore), but I can’t help shopping all the Back to School sales. I love to collect office supplies: pens, markers, folders, sheet protectors, and notebooks. This year I was so antsy to have a Back to School party. Luckily, my 2 […]

Comments { 3 }
sipping-and-eating

Monsters University Summer Snack Party

The movies this summer have been so fun for my nephews! They LOVED Monsters University and so we decided to have a snack party with Mike and Sully. Later, my nephews saw Despicable Me 2 and I asked which movie they liked better? They said unanimously: “Despicable Me 2!!” (It’s a good thing we had […]

Comments { 0 }
7-13 happy 4th card

Patriotic Card

I have a quick patriotic card to share with you today! I love how this turned out! So glittery and colorful…perfect for this day. Supplies: White cardstock card, Michaels Red heavy wrapping paper, Staples (yes, that’s wrapping paper!) Blue glitter paper, JoAnn’s Happy die cut, Simon Says Stamp 4th die cut, Cricut (Lyrical Letters cartridge) […]

Comments { 2 }
french-toast-with-whipped-cream

A Berry Happy 4th of July!

I love adding berries to make for a festive breakfast, brunch, dinner or dessert! This year I included strawberries, blueberries and blackberries to our breakfast. So just pick up some berries for an easy way to add festive color to your menu. Have a very Happy 4th and be safe out there! May your days […]

Comments { 0 }
last-table-picture

4th of July Picnic in the Backyard

It’s that time of year for BBQs, Picnics, family gatherings! I love an easy backyard picnic for the 4th of July and today I am sharing with you a fantastic  (and easy) family meal! The menu: So Tender BBQ Ribs (check out this easy tip for getting the most tender ribs in a short period […]

Comments { 2 }
i-ruff-you-inside

“I ruff you” Card

If you know me at all, you know that I make mostly “girly” gifts, packages, tea parties, cards, etc. I LOVE all things ribbon and lace, pink and curly. So when it comes to making more “manly” things, I have challenges! My nephew had a birthday recently (he just turned 8), and he came down […]

Comments { 2 }
four-little-chocolate-cakes-2

Taste Test Tuesday — Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Recipe (versus Mini Chocolate Souffles)