Summer

August 20, 2011

Kickin’ it Croquet Style

Kids need to burn off some of that extra energy? Have some old pool noodles on-hand?? Then it’s time to make up your own kick croquet lawn game!! Cut pool noodles in half down the middle (we reused the ones from our awesome marble run), and each pool noodle is …Read the Rest

Around the Web — Homemade Frozen Treats
August 6, 2011

Around the Web — Homemade Frozen Treats

Frozen homemade treats are fun to make, plus a super-tasty way to cool off during the last few weeks of …Read the Rest

Reason #1,438 Why Mark is Awesome
August 2, 2011

Reason #1,438 Why Mark is Awesome

We were blessed with our first RED tomato… and there was much rejoicing!!! This was quickly followed by many, many, …Read the Rest

Budget-Friendly Staycation Ideas
July 30, 2011

Budget-Friendly Staycation Ideas

Has your family ever tried a staycation? They can be a great budget-friendly alternative to pricey vacations, and usually require …Read the Rest

Nature Drawing – Seasonal Trees
July 26, 2011

Nature Drawing – Seasonal Trees

When I was in second grade, I had a lovely teacher (Thank you, Mrs. Barnhart!!) who would take a few …Read the Rest

Colorful Spray Painted Fabric
July 25, 2011

Colorful Spray Painted Fabric

Looking to a fun way to impress guests at your next dinner party? Need a colorful way to dress up …Read the Rest

Summer Safety Tips and Giveaway ($100 Home Depot Gift Card)
July 24, 2011

Summer Safety Tips and Giveaway ($100 Home Depot Gift Card)

It’s time for another FUN giveaway — this time from our newest sponsor, State Farm Insurance! Did you know that …Read the Rest

Sponge Bomb Bucket Toss
July 23, 2011

Sponge Bomb Bucket Toss

For a FUN time, make up a bunch of sponge bombs by cutting up ordinary household sponges into thirds, and …Read the Rest

10 Cheap Ways to Beat the Heat
July 20, 2011

10 Cheap Ways to Beat the Heat

Like much of the US, we are stuck in a “heat dome” which means it’s time to find creative ways …Read the Rest

Pajama Breakfast Picnic
July 19, 2011

Pajama Breakfast Picnic

When the girls woke up this morning, I surprised them with a pajama breakfast picnic — it was a great …Read the Rest

Calorie-Free S’Mores for Pretend Play
July 17, 2011

Calorie-Free S’Mores for Pretend Play

Want all the fun of making s’mores, but without the sugar-high afterwards?? These pretend play s’mores are SO easy to …Read the Rest

Water Balloon Yo-Yos
July 13, 2011

Water Balloon Yo-Yos

I made some water balloon yo-yos for the kids, an idea I spotted here — what a fun and active …Read the Rest

Potion Lab!
July 11, 2011

Potion Lab!

Early this morning, before it got too hot outside to play, the girls and I put on some play clothes …Read the Rest

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