Everyone needs a boredom buster in their back pocket… This one can literally fit there! When out and about, with little ones, a simple 5-minute wait can seem like an eternity!! This month’s free printable is all about getting those wiggles out with a quick & fun activity. As parents, we are constantly fighting the “I’m …
Friday I received a package in the mail. I’ve been looking forward to it all month. It’s my Mighty Fix from Mighty Nest. This is my third fix, since joining the program, and I couldn’t wait to share it with you! If you’ve been following us, you know we don’t do a lot of advertisements. …
We’re working on growing our Pinterest traffic. Last month we started the Pin Project and I feel like we’re gaining momentum…but it’s slow. Pinterest Strategy I made 3 big changes with our strategy in June. First, I signed up for Tailwind. Tailwind is a web app that helps you schedule your pins. Within five minutes of upgrading …
I Love chocolate!! If it’s around I eat it… If it’s not around, I crave it! So when Mama H emailed me a recipe handed down from her mother for Zucchini Brownies I had to try them. I mean they contain veggies, that makes them almost healthy brownies…right?!?! We all have those recipes. The ones …
When I asked Little Miss what kind of birthday party she wanted, she answered without hesitation. A Princess Birthday Party! Little Miss is your typical 3-year-old girl. She loves anything princess and dress-up. I wanted to save the Disney princess party until she was a little older, so I went with a more generic princess …
A Pick Your Pink Lemonade Party Station is the perfect addition to any party, from a girly pink baby shower to a Princess Birthday Party. The Lemonade station provides entertainment as well as a tasty beverage that everyone enjoyed! Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on …
Well, it happened. Baby V turned 2!! We had an amazing Summertime Celebration on the first day of summer. It was full of flowers, bright colors, and all the classic summer foods. This party was a hit! ~Summertime Celebration Food~ I wanted to cater to my younger crowd. Yes, there were adults at the party too, …
Motherhood: Powered by love. Fueled by coffee. Sustained by wine. We’ve been quiet this week, and for good reason. Baby V turned 2!! We were together to celebrate and spend some quality family time together. This month, our mommy moments are from our week together. Eating some pancakes…minus the sticky fingers. (check out the recipe …
I am officially counting down the hours until V turns two… I don’t think that I’m ready mentally to have my baby turn two years old. I know for sure that I am not physically ready because I have so much to do before her party!!! One thing that I Do have ready is a Summer …
I love good garage sales. I like going to them first thing in the morning with a nice cup of coffee and finding great deals on stuff for the kiddos. I’ve even been trying my hand at up-selling some of my great finds. I also love selling at garage sales. Yes, it’s work. But if …
You know what gets my attention? Getting a hit on my old blog, Crafty Kate. I haven’t posted to it in almost 3 years! Want to know how it still gets hits? One little pin. Back when Little Miss was baptized, I was still posting to Crafty Kate. Writting about her baptism luncheon was one of …
Summer is in full swing. The pools are open, the sprinklers are out, and the outdoor activities are in full swing. Then it happens… Those good old summer thunderstorms. Now you have the kiddos stuck inside and looking for somethings to do. If you have ever worked with Perler Beads before you know you can …
Grab this fun summer checklist to create a summer bucket list full of memories. What better way to get your kiddos involved in your summer fun? Now that Memorial Weekend is over, it feels like summer is in full swing. The leaves are all green, the spring flowers are dropping their petals, and the grill has been …
All kiddos love pancakes… I have to admit, I love pancakes. Breakfast has always been my favorite meal of the day. We are known for Brunch and even Brinner often at my house. The one thing I don’t like is the sticky icky mess. Now don’t get me wrong I don’t mind too much when the kiddos get messy …
A Free Homemade Board Game Creator that’s perfect for a rainy day or a family game night. Free Homemade Game Board Family game night is one of the family traditions that we love the most. From Connect 4, to Candy Land, to Monopoly, we have them all. But sometimes we just want to mix it up! …
Finding new and fun things to do with my kids, without spending a bunch of money, has become a hobby of mine. We have too many toys as it is, yet I hear “I’m bored” all too often. We have Mountains of Lego, so I knew I could come up with a fun Lego activity… …
When trying to live on organic produce the price tags can get extreme. This time of year you have a few choices to really get that cost down. Go, well prepared, to your farmers market {tips here} or Grow your own!! If you are just catching up we started from seed, took care of our seedlings, …
Sometimes you’re craving a simple, sweet, crisp side dish. Let me introduce you to a new little salad that Hubby created. When he first suggested this combo, I will admit…I was a bit skeptical. It was so refreshing and tasty, I knew I had to share it. The ingredient list is simple: 1 Mango 1 …