Holiday Summer

14 Summer Bucket List Ideas + Essentials for Mom & Dad

Congratulations! You made it through another long school year!!! No more late night homework help and early morning carpool drop-off. Now that the kids are out of school, it’s time for the entire family to relax, take a break, and enjoy summer! Get the most out of your…

Summer Activities Bingo Game

Don’t let the kids spend all summer crying out “I’m Bored!” This cute, fun, and totally free summer activities bingo game can come to the rescue! It comes already filled in with 25 fun (and inexpensive or free) summer activity ideas or you can start with the blank…

Fun Ways to Celebrate Spring

Spring is one of my absolute favorite seasons! There’s something extremely refreshing about warmer weather, birds chirping, and blooming flowers. Make the most out of your time this spring with these fun 5 activities. I received samples and compensation in exchange for this post. All opinions are my…

DIY Crafts for Kids

Summer means lots of time to explore and create together with your kids. You’ll need ways to keep their minds active, engaged, and most of all busy! These 14 creative DIY Crafts for Kids start as a recipe you can assemble together and then double as a summer activity…

S’mores No Churn Ice Cream Recipe

What says summertime more than S’mores and ice cream? Why, S’mores Ice Cream, of course! This recipe is SO good, you’ll be begging for seconds! With a rich layer of fudge and traditional S’mores mix-ins it will be a hit with everyone who gives it a try. S’mores…

5 Active Outdoor Summer Games for Boys

My house is overflowing with little boys. When summer break hits, and my kids cry out “I’m Bored!” I know it’s time to get creative, get the boys outdoors, and keep them active and engaged. Here are some awesome ways to keep your boys having fun with outdoor…

Putting a Stop to the Summer Slide

For kids, summer seems like the perfect time of year. They get to spend time with their friends, go swimming, take trips with their family and just plain have fun. But the number one reason kids love summer? No school! All though it also can be a blessing…

Secrets of Road Trip Snacking Success

Secrets of Road Trip Snacking Success

Summer = road trips! I love taking road trips, even with getting on the road with kids along adds a layer of challenge to the trip. I learned early in my parenting days that the key to success on a road trip is having lots of road trip…

Summer Fun with Sailboat Snackers

This post is sponsored by JELL-O brand. All opinions are my own.  In my recent post Inexpensive Summer Activities for Families, I shared my excitement for the upcoming summer season. We headed outside for a family picnic and activities, and we had a blast! Check out how my…

7 Secrets to Creating an Outdoor Oasis

I love spending time outdoors as a family. Gathering everyone together and having a barbecue has created some of my most cherished moments together with my extended family. But having everyone over means needed a place outdoors ready to entertain. As summer starts to approach, it’s time to…

Inexpensive Summer Activities for Families

This post is sponsored by JELL-O brand. All opinions are my own.  My family lives for summer. There’s something just so magical about enjoying warm weather, playing outside, licking ice pops, lounging by the pool, and spending quality time as a family. Having a little toddler, I can’t…