This post contains affiliate links. Those hot and oh so enjoyable days of summer are bearing down on us. There are 2 things that we usually want for our kids, especially in summer, to give them fun experiences and that they remember them long after school is back in session. A simple Paper Bag Summer Scrapbook covers both of those. It is inexpensive, gives them a place to record their favorite memories of the summer, and of course easy and fun to make! If you have a particularly busy summer or … [Read more...]
7 Grilling Tips and Tricks to Try this Summer
Warm weather means it is time to get the grill out and get cooking! If you love to grill on an open flame, there are some grilling tips and tricks you need to know! These simple tricks can help your grill work better, last longer, stay cleaner, and can even help you cook some amazing meals. Look at these 7 grilling tips and tricks to try this summer and see how easy it can be to get grilling!1. Use a lemon to clean the grill grates. No one likes dirty grill grates. Cut a lemon in half and … [Read more...]
Summer Family Fun Linky Party
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...]
Summer BBQ Ideas
At our house Summer means time to grill... a LOT! It is too hot to have the over on in the house, so it's helpful to move the cooking outside. Here is a great round up of 12 Summer Grilling Ideas! Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe ~Little House Living Wickedly Good Steak Chimichurri ~Lori’s Culinary Creations Jalapeno Ranch Colby Burger ~Just Us Four Southwestern Bacon Cheeseburgers with Guacamole ~Mom Endeavors Corn Pudding ~A Virtuous Woman Homemade BBQ … [Read more...]
Have a Campout in Your Own Backyard
Now that school is out and summer has officially arrived, it’s time to give this season of fun a proper welcome. Before kids get busy with summer camps and other activities, and before you head off on your family vacation, why not enjoy a campout at home? This is a great way to spend time together and create memories that will last a lifetime. Plus, you have easy access to the bathroom! Here’s how to put together a great camping experience.Set Up Your CampsiteIf you don’t … [Read more...]
5 Kid-Friendly Ideas for Backyard Entertaining!
Outdoor entertaining is a great idea for children. When an event is held outdoors, kids have plenty of room to run around and enjoy the fresh air. Keep these tips in mind the next time you plan a backyard party.Safety Is KeySafety is the most important factor to consider about any event, and you need to consider extra safety precautions when children are present. Before the party, take a walk around your backyard and carefully note any safety hazards. Your pool needs to be secure, and … [Read more...]
How to Make Princess Popsicles
During the summer it seems like popsicles are a huge part of our lives. We eat them everyday. They are a fun and cool snack when the kids are playing hard in the back yard. Last year I bought some cute popsicle molds from IKEA and hadn't ever used them, so I decided to make a quick batch of Kool-Aid popsicles.To make these "princess" popsicles, I just chose to use pink and purple colored kool-aid. I made some with purple on the top and some with pink on the top.We kind of messed up a bit … [Read more...]
Summer Reading!
Blame it on the heat! It’s been well over 100F lately; today it was 106F! We’ve spent many a day lounging about and reading books this summer. My oldest daughter got her very own Library Card this week and she sure does feel like big stuff! It got me thinking of all the fun books we’ve read this summer and how I’d like to share some of them with you… (I’ve tried to look up what the reading label ages actually mean, but I can’t find very clear definitions…if any of you know, please speak … [Read more...]
Summer Television Premiers
Okay folks, who’s loving the summer television premiers?!? ME! Thank Heaven for Hulu; how else would I be able to watch any of these shows? A busy mom doesn’t have time to sit and watch a show all the way through without a pause button!Longmire is new and entertaining! Gotta love an old school Sherriff! As always, rooting for sweet Callie and quirky Jim from The Glades. My girls really love watching Eureka with me; laughing my head off at … [Read more...]
Fun at the Lake!
One of our favorite places this summer has been the lake. We go out and swim, barbeque and eat watermelon! We’ve gone with my sister and her kids and we’ve gone with Grandma and Grandpa. Their Uncle has also taken them a couple of times with their cousins. We like to go during the week when it isn’t crowded and we have the beach to ourselves. We also have our pick of grills and picnic tables. At our favorite lake, … [Read more...]
