At the start of every school year I always throw the kids a fun breakfast. It has turned into a fun little tradition for us. It’s also fun for me to recreate and rethink how to do our First Day of School Breakfast for the kids. This past year we have become BIG FANS for…
The Ultimate Emergency Survival List for Beginner Preppers
It is never a bad idea to get prepared. Whether you want some supplies incase the power goes out from a bad storm or to keep your family safe from a “zombie apocalypse”, having an emergency stash can be really helpful. At the end of 2020 and watching the toilet paper and grocery store wipe…
Blueberry Buckle Recipe On The Big Green Egg
I love doing things that are unexpected. We are huge Big Green Egg fans in this house. We use our smokers all the time, and every once in awhile we love to throw a curve ball and make dessert on our smoker. This past weekend seemed like the perfect opportunity to make a Blueberry Buckle…
Outdoor Movie Night | Must Try Summer Activity for Kids
Have you ever heard of a babysitting swap? I hadn’t either until friends of our suggested it. So we got together with 2 other families and came up with a plan. The plan was that once a month a family would take ALL the kids so the other 2 set of parents could go on…
Texas Family Road Trip | Kid Friendly Travel Itinerary
Road Trips are becoming a favorite of ours. We have so much fun making stops along the way on our destination and seeing new things. After our first family road trip last year through the state of Utah we were itching to do another one. This time we decided to travel through the state of…
Cheers To Summer | Sangria Recipe and Gift Idea
It’s the last full week of school which means Summer Break is practically here. I wanted to come up with a fun teacher gift for the girl’s teachers to celebrate and to thank them for all their hard work in this challenging year. Sipping Sangria in the summer on the back porch is one of…
How to Painted Accent Ceiling | Nursery to Big Boy Room Makeover
Well it was bound to happen at some point. I had heard about this phenomenon happening by other mom’s, but never experienced it with my first 2 daughters. But then came my baby boy and sure enough, he started climbing out of his crib. It was a mix of being totally shocked and then not…
Fun and Free DIY Paper Flower Craft for Little Kids
Perfect Gift Idea for Teacher Appreciation or Mother’s Day Over the years I’ve polled teachers to find out what their favorite gifts from their students are. Overwhelmingly, they say a sweet note or a handmade picture is the best. I agree! A thoughtful gift doesn’t have to cost any money. So this year we decided…
Here’s The Scoop | Ice Cream Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea
It’s teacher appreciation week and there are so many fun, simple ways to let your teacher know how much you care. Luckily, I have put together quite a few ideas for gifts over the years. Check these posts out for more teacher gift fun! You Make My Heart “Pop” | Nacho Average Teacher | DIY…
How to Make DIY Ice Cream Cone Sleeves
It’s starting to feel like Summer and the end of the school year is drawing near. What better way to kick of Summer Break than with all things Ice Cream? Whether you are hosting an Ice Cream Social or creating a fun Ice Cream Themed Teacher’s Gift, these easy and adorable DIY Ice Cream Cone…