Summer is bursting at its sun-soaked seams with activities to entertain the troops. All you need is a vivid imagination and a little bit of spending cash to brighten up the midsummer doldrums. Children are ecstatic to be free of school for a few months and parents love the opportunity to spend time with them […]
DIY 4th of July Banner: Easy And Cute Craft
The 4th of July is probably my family’s favorite holiday. Everyone comes together at my parent’s house on the lake for a big celebration filled with friends, family, food, swimming, camp fires, and fireworks. The kids so look forward to it every year and I do too. This year we’re making some extra fun 4th of July […]
Gluten Free Cheesecake Recipe with Cherry and Chocolate Topping
Cheesecake is probably our family’s favorite dessert. It is definitely my husband’s favorite and what I love to treat him to for special occasions like his birthday, our anniversary, and Valentine’s Day. It’s a fairly easy dessert to make, it just takes a little more planning. Cheesecake can seem intimidating but even turning it into a gluten […]
The Best Dream Big Quotes
You know that quote by Les Brown, “Shoot for the moon and if you miss you’ll be among the stars”? Well, it is one of my favorite inspirational quotes and it reminds me to dream big. It is so easy to become limited by own our small goals and low expectations. I think we all need […]
Creative Story Writing For Kids
Both of my young children love to read. That is why I surprised to learn that my daughter doesn’t enjoy her Language Arts classes. When I asked why not, she said it was because she has to write and she doesn’t like writing. I was astonished and said of course she liked writing. She insisted […]
Cool Father’s Day Gifts to Make a Dad Feel Special
When is Father’s Day? Well, Father’s Day is celebrated by Americans on the third Sunday in June. This year Father’s Day will be June 21, 2026. It’s easy to give gifts to a dad. No matter what tie, tie bar, or other assorted tie accessories we toss his way, he always seems grateful and pleased with […]
4th Of July Trivia Questions And Answers
June is almost over which means that July celebrations draw near. It is almost time to prepare for your 4th of July cookout with Flag Cake for family and friends! Take a moment to think about why we celebrate this day and how it came to be. I have included ten 4th of July Trivia […]
Carrot Crisps Recipe
Want a healthy snack? These carrot crisps are called “Bunny Nibbles” by Tracy Griffith in her book, Stealth Health Lunches (affiliate Amazon book link). I would call them carrot chips but whatever you call them they make a tasty treat as a stand alone snack or to accompany lunch or dinner. Carrots are high in […]