It’s summertime!!! My favorite time of year! Time to break out the sunglasses & flip flops. Here is a simple DIY wreath to get your home (or at least your door) ready for the sunny season!!! You will need: Ribbon 4 pairs kid sunglasses 4 pairs kid flip-flops (small or medium) Sticker letters White […]
Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
Do you have a party coming up that you need to make a “covered dish” for? You can’t go wrong with these Strawberry Cheesecake Bites! I made them for a cook out over the weekend…they didn’t last long. They are inexpensive (under $10 if you buy off brand) and easy to make! What you need: […]
DIY: Personalized Teacher’s Wall Plaque
It’s that time of year again! When we are all scrambling to come up with some unique gift for our child’s teacher. They did survive the year with our children…they deserve a gift! This craft would probably look even better with crayola crayons….however I refuse to spend that much money on crayons just to break […]
Creamy Chicken Pasta
I LOVE anything pasta! Bring on the carbs! This as a nice light meal with some veggies to trick our brains into thinking we are being healthy! What you need: 2 TBS Butter 3 TBS Flour 1 C milk 2 oz cream cheese 1 C chicken broth 7 cloves garlic (minced) 2 C spinach 1 […]
Mom’s Decadent Chocolate Cake
Who doesn’t love chocolate cake? It has gotten me through some very tough kid induced mental/emotional breakdowns. I always say the richer & more chocolate the better. This cake is definitely a rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for hiding in the bathroom (while tiny fingers wiggle under the door) & drowning your sorrows. It might even […]
DIY: Always & Forever Wall Hanging
This was a really fun craft to make. I made it for my husband’s upcoming birthday & he was just about in tears when I gave it to him. It’s very sweet & looks amazing in my living room. Homemade gifts just mean so much more than an expensive store bought gift (even if that […]
Zesty Lemon Spaghetti Squash
Summer is upon us! We are all panicking dieting to fit into our bikini (never gonna happen for me)! Before we completely give up & decide to just wear a t-shirt into the pool, we search for any healthy recipes that resemble real food. Now this will never be carb filled delicious pasta but it […]
Summer Grilling with Giant Eagle
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GrillNGear #CollectiveBias Summertime is my favorite time of the year! It’s warm, it’s bright, & best of all….it’s time for some grilling! I look forward to anytime we can grill outside, but the first big grilling day for […]
DIY Beauty and the Beast Candle Holders
Beauty and the Beast is definitely one of my favorite Disney movies ever. Belle is also my second favorite princess…Jasmine has her beat (I mean she does have a pet tiger). A whole new generation is discovering the classic story of Beauty and the Beast. I’ve always so fascinated by the enchanted rose. Now I […]
Father’s Day Fishing Pun Craft
Father’s Day is right around the corner! Do you have a special man in your life who loves fishing? Well I have the perfect gift for you!!!! My husband & I love home made crafts from the kids. My husband loved this one…I catch him looking at it with a little smirk quiet often. It […]