The school year is fast approaching and since our big hallway makeover, we haven’t had our usual spot for the kids school stuff set up. Last year it was so nice to have a designated spot in the house where the girls could hang their backpacks and jackets after school. That space gave me sanity…
How to Build a Modern Herb Garden Planter
A few weeks ago I shared how to make DIY Outdoor Bar Shelves. I had a little bit of leftover wood that I didn’t want to throw away. Something fun could have been made with those pieces. I decided to build a modern Herb Garden Planter with what was left and it turned out even…
DIY Kids Summer Baskets
Like Olaf said “Just imagine how much cooler I’ll be in Summer”. It’s the first day of Summer and I wanted to surprise the girls with some fun Kids Summer Baskets… just call me The Cool Mom. Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, I will earn…
Cousin Camp | Overnight Summer Camp at Grandma’s
One morning I was enjoying my cup of coffee and going through my inbox when I noticed an E-mail. It was from my parents but it wasn’t addressed to me, it was sent to my girls. When I opened it I noticed it was an Evite Invitation for Cousin’s Camp. An overnight trip to Gigi…
How to Throw a Patriotic Cocktail Party for 4th of July
It’s time to celebrate America, and what better way than throwing an epic, outdoor cocktail party! There are a few secret necessties for throwing a memorable party, and I’m going to share them with you. Here is how to throw the best Patriotic Cocktail Party. How to Decorate for your Patriotic Cocktail Party You must…
Fourth Of July Table Setting | 5 Easy Tips for Decorating
Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. The warm weather, the fireworks, the yummy food, and the patriotic music…it’s so fun. It is one of the simplest holidays to decorate for too. I wanted to share some of my favorite tips and ideas for throwing together a quick, easy and totally patriotic table…
Upcycled Pot with Dirt
We all have items laying around our house that we no longer are using. I saw this trend of people taking old pots and painting them black and then spreading dirt all over it to make it look like a new piece. Kind of a weird thought huh? Well, it was something I had to…
Strawberry Frosé | Frozen Rosé Recipe
I might be the last person on Earth to learn about Frosé, but that isn’t going to stop me from shouting it from them rooftops. One day Rex came up to me and ask “Have you ever heard of Strawberry Frosé?” I quickly responded “No, but I want to.” He told me it was a…
Kids Playhouse Makeover
My kids love their little outdoor playhouse. We’ve had it for 3 years now and the poor thing has been through a lot. I remember one night it was so windy that it actually tumbled across our backyard and lost the front door. The last 3 years it has been so loved by all my…
How to make Ladybug Appetizers
I love creating fun and impressive snacks for the kids and for parties. I first made these ladybug appetizers for Tessa’s Garden Birthday Party. They were such a hit with everyone that they have become a staple in our house whenever the kids have friends over or if we are feeling festive and wanting a…