During the summer months life gets busy for families with traveling, kids being home from school and needs to be entertained and hopefully lots of sprinkler time! To help give you more ideas of summer family fun I've joined a Summer Family Fun Party. Each Tuesday at 8pm the link list below will open up and you can browse awesome summer family fun ideas!Let's get this summer of fun started! Your 30 Summer Family Fun Cohosts Barb of A Life in Balance Mitzi of Written Reality Jen of Making … [Read more...]
25 Awesome Ice Cream Sandwich Recipes
You know you should be trying new recipes, but sometimes it’s hard to know what will end up awesome and what will flop. Ice cream sandwiches are something easy that you can experiment with because even if it flops – it’s still ice cream! So an ice cream sandwich recipe can never truly be a flop. Just call it an experiment and try again another day. But in case you’re worried, here are 25 awesome ice cream sandwich recipes. They have been tried and tested to all be winners in the ice cream … [Read more...]
Fun DIY Growth Chart Ideas
By Bryn HuntpalmerVia You Put it UpOur kids grow up so fast, and though we wish we could freeze them at certain ages, they keep getting bigger and more independent every day! If you’re looking for a DIY project that is affordable, adds a fun element to your home, and celebrates your family, you may want to check out these unique ideas for growth charts.Low Cost High StyleThis growth chart is pretty enough to display anywhere in your home. It’s also portable, so it can be moved … [Read more...]
Beyond the Mask Signed Poster Giveaway
Beyond the Mask is a revolutionary new family film that brings history to life in a faith-filled adventure celebrating grace, liberty, and the true freedom that can only be found in Christ. The leading mercenary for the British East India Company, Will Reynolds, has just been double-crossed and is on the run in the American colonies. Working to redeem his name and win back the woman with whom he's never been fully truthful, Will now hides behind a new mask in hopes of thwarting his former … [Read more...]
DIY Dragon Hunt in Honor of Dragons: Race to the Edge
On June 26 (my birthday!) DreamWorks Animation will be debuting a new series on Netflix- Dragons: Race to the Edge. In honor of this exciting new show that my kids are really excited about we decided to have a little fun with it. DreamWorks and Netflix sent over a pretty fun press kit to promote the show including a replica of Hiccup's map. From that map my idea struck to take my kids on a dragon hunt.We started our dragon hunt by gathering toilet paper rolls to make binoculars. I'm sure … [Read more...]
Summer Travel Bonus
This summer my family's travel bucket list involves some really fun and special activities. A few years ago my parents moved, we've seen them at family reunions and on other trips but we've never visited them in their new home. We are heading there this summer to spend a week with them. Later in the summer we are visiting "my happy place" which is Cannon Beach, Oregon. This is where my family would go on vacation almost every year growing up. I have a lot of fun memories there and I'm so excited … [Read more...]
DIY Summer Reading Program
During the summer it's easy to fall into the trap of laziness. Sleeping in because you have nowhere to be, lounging around with games, toys, electronics and not getting much done. I admit that the first week of summer I let all these behaviors slide because I was ready for the break too, but after that it's time to get back to work.During summer children's skills can slip if they don't work to keep them up. My husband and I decided that we needed to do all we could to help our children … [Read more...]
A City Girl’s Guide to Ranch Enjoyment
Don't get me wrong, I LOVED my time at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, so much that I still get a little teary thinking about it. Horseshoe Canyon Ranch taught me some amazing life lessons about my self and definitely holds a special place in my heart. BUT I wish I had been a little more prepared for days at the ranch. In order to help any of you city folk avoid the culture shock of the wilderness and swiftly move into relaxed ranch living, here's my City Girl's Guide to Ranch Enjoyment.Bring a … [Read more...]
Camelot at Starlight Theater
This week through June 14, playing at the Starlight Theater in Kansas City is Camelot. One of theatre’s most legendary musicals, Camelot recounts the time-honored legend of King Arthur, Guenevere, Lancelot and the Knights of the Round Table. This enchanted fable of chivalry, majesty and brotherhood is a four-time Tony Award® winning show. Camelot’s celebrated score includes the classics “If Ever I Would Leave You,” “The Simple Joys of Maidenhood” and, of course, the title song. The show is 2 … [Read more...]
$500 AE Dairy Sweepstakes
My children aren't the biggest fans of healthy food. As a parent it's frustrating that I'm not able to get them to eat most veggies. They are completely lacking in the fruits and vegetables food group. The one thing they do love and I can count on them eating is yogurt, lots of yogurt. At least they are getting a lot of the dairy food group! I know milk is vital to children's growth and development and so it's great that my kids love milk. AE Dairy offers some awesome … [Read more...]
Slow-Cooker Beef Ragu – Paleo Meal
Ingredients3 lb boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1/4 cup almond flour 1 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning 2 Tbsp coconut oil 13/4 cups organic chicken broth 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (16-oz) pkg sliced fresh mushrooms 1 (14.5-oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)InstructionsToss beef with flour, garlic salt and lemon-pepper seasoning in a large bowl. Melt oil in … [Read more...]
A Simple S’more Bar + Printables
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LetsMakeSmores #CollectiveBias #sponsoredAs a kick off to summer we decided to have some friends over for a S'more Bar. It's been a cool (temperature) beginning of summer so having a fire in our fire pit and making our favorite summer treat was a fun idea. Since we did this over Memorial Day weekend we decided to go with a patriotic theme for the S'more Bar.After a quick visit to … [Read more...]
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch – A Special Place in Arkansas
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch hosted myself and 4 other Kansas City bloggers for 5 days so we could experience the ranch life. All opinions are my own.Horseshoe Canyon Ranch is a special place. If you would have told me Wednesday night when I drove into the ranch at 5pm in pouring rain on a dirt road that 5 days later it would hold a special place in my heart and I'd even shed a tear or two to leave it, I'd laugh in your face.Let me share the story of my experience at Horseshoe Canyon … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for Summer Camp
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Mabel’s Labels. I received a voucher to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.My children are heading to a summer camp this year. I usually have them do different activities during the summer but this year for the first time they will go to a week of camp. Not an over night camp, I will take them and pick them up everyday, but they will be getting the summer camp … [Read more...]
DISNEY•PIXAR’s THE GOOD DINOSAUR
It's always really exciting to learn about new Disney movies coming out. I LOVE the Disney Pixar combo's because they end up being the best movies(in my opinion). Well, coming Thanksgiving is The Good Dinosaur. "The Good Dinosaur" asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an … [Read more...]
