Well, that big game is right around the corner… You know the one (I’m not sure if I can even say the name of it for legal reasons..) That means it is time to bring out your best munchies, have a few friends over and watch a great game. I’m hoping for a more exciting game …
It’s the 2nd project in my Wall Series. I’ve been wanting to make one of these wooden signs for forever. There are tons of tutorials about how to make your own wooden sign. They all look super easy. Guess what, not as easy as they look. So I’m going to share the tutorial with you. …
It was party time in the Ortiz family! When O turned 8 last month, he decided to have a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles party. I can’t lie, I was excited!! I saw so many cute decorations on Pinterest so the ideas were flowing. As I searched around there was one thing missing… A fun themed …
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Did you guess the sneak peak from last week? If you guessed hand print canvas art, you were right!! For my wall project, I wanted to have something that the kiddos helped me make. And since they’re 1 and 2, that only leaves a few options. And what’s easier than hand …
I am one of those lucky women out there who’s husband Likes to cook. He has one of those ‘a little of this a little of that mentality’ so I can never make what he makes. However eating wings is a very regular thing in our house. So this sauce he has down to a …
You know how some years you hope and hope that you will get a gift, but you don’t think that you will. I’m not sure if Hubby just played it off all season, or if it was a completely last minute gift, either way…I got that gift. I first spotted them on a random trip …
Buckeyes… Buckeye Bark… Buckeye Bites! Have you ever attempted to make Buckeyes? It is a sweet, yummy, peanut butter, and chocolate treats. So yummy, yet when you try to make them you want to rip your hair out!!!! A few years back, after a request from my husband (a huge Ohio St. fan), Kate and …
Learn how to make boxes from cards with these easy step by step instructions. This is a great craft for recycling old greeting cards or Christmas cards. They make excellent gifts or a fun place to hold trinkets. Greeting Card Boxes Do you have a stack of old greeting cards lying around? Or would you …
Ok, Thanksgiving is a week and a day away. Are you counting it down? Are you ready? Do you remember all those crazy Thanksgiving Day tips I gave you the other day? The most helpful tip on that post has to be the time table. That thing really does do wonders. I decided to try …
This homemade Thanksgiving stuffing from scratch is the perfect dish for your holiday dinner. Combine freshly made cornbread with a loaf of your favorite white bread. Add seasonings and some vegetables to get an amazing side dish. Homemade Thanksgiving Stuffing Want to know why my hubby loves the blog? Because it means he gets to eat …
ga(‘create’, ‘UA-54881613-1’, ‘auto’); ga(‘send’, ‘pageview’); Thanksgiving is my holiday. I host a big meal where I cook too much followed by eat too much. Last year I vowed to have a completely GMO free Thanksgiving meal. Which meant that I had to find a couple new recipes. It was a success, and probably the …
This sweet and spicy cornbread casserole is a great addition to any holiday meal. Combine a bit of honey with jalapeno and you have a side dish that will wow! Sweet and Spicy Cornbread Casserole Last year we were going to a new house for Thanksgiving dinner, with family I had just met a few …
When you are planning road trips with toddlers, there are a few tips that will your child enjoy the trip and you maintain your sanity level. Road Trips with Toddlers With the holidays coming up, there are probably a lot of people planning road trips to grandma’s house. In our family, the closest grandma is three …
A DIY thankful tree is a fun and interactive Thanksgiving family tradition. Kids of all ages can help fill the tree and reflect on everything they are thankful for all year long. DIY Thankful Tree When we get into early November it hits me… The year is almost over. This is a great time to …
ga(‘create’, ‘UA-54881613-1’, ‘auto’); ga(‘send’, ‘pageview’); Air Plants… These are probably one of the most versatile, easy to keep living, and unique looking plants that I have ever had. I bought one a year ago and split it to put in Baby V’s nursery. It wasn’t cheap so I didn’t return for more. I stumbled upon …
Today I’m going to share with you a dishwasher tip that I just recently discovered. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission. My Quick Dishwasher Tip Have I mentioned before that I work …
So if you are anything like me, no matter how much you plan ahead, there are nights that you are rummaging around your cupboard looking for dinner. You want something that is fast, easy, and delicious. This is one of my fallbacks… This is honestly something I can through together 95% of the time. I …
I’m sitting next to Little Miss, watching her eat soup. Each spoonful, to her mouth, results in a small drip of broth onto the table. Every spoonful. Then I look over at Mr Monster and he’s “using” the spoon to spread the soup over the tray of his high chair. None of this is unusual. …