We are now prepared for the coming Zombie Apocalypse. And if the Mayans ever get it right, we're ready for them, too. We wouldn't have been back in 2012, but NOW we can be secure in the knowledge that we are going to survive. No, we haven't stockpiled weapons, but we DO have a … [Read more...]
I love holidays. Taking the time to set aside a day for celebration is part of what makes us human. It's definitely what makes me American! ;) Some of my favorite posts have been holiday themed recipes or decorating ideas. Scroll through to see great Christmas recipes, fall decor, Thanksgiving recipes, Valentine's Day treats and much, much more!
Some personal favorites for celebrating any holiday:
Vol. 2, Day 12: OREO truffles
I made these pretty little OREO truffles for our family's 4th of July celebration and they were tasty little mouthfuls of wonder. :) I mean, really, can anything made with an OREO cookie taste bad? … [Read more...]
Vol. 2, Day 10: Layered Drink for 4th of July
I wasn't going to post today, but I was "practicing" for tomorrow and had to see if this layered drink would work. I'm happy to report that this was a success! I had so much fun putting this together, and to top it all off, it actually tastes good! :) … [Read more...]
Day 292: Easter Bark
I'm getting so close to 300! There are some weeks that I have to go digging for something to blog about and then there are other times when I have a list of things waiting to share! I made this Easter Bark for a class activity on Saturday and it was a hit (well, at least with … [Read more...]
Day 275: Easter Candy Spring Centerpiece
One glance at the popular pins and boards on Pinterest will tell you that Spring is coming! I was feeling artsy/crafty this afternoon so I made a trip to the dollar store and spent about 30 minutes during Charlie's nap making this fun little centerpiece to help welcome Spring. … [Read more...]
Day 271: Saving Money at Disneyland
Grandma treated the boys to Disneyland today. We had a wonderful time and I'm exhausted and ready for bed. There are plenty of pins floating around about how to save money at Disneyland and Disney World. I was going to write one of those "insider guides" since we had been pass … [Read more...]
Day 252: Valentine Compliments
Today's idea doesn't come from Pinterest, but I'm going to pin it to Pinterest because I thought it was such a great one. Bryce came home with an assignment last week to make Valentine's for his class. This is typical, as they don't want anyone to feel left out, so the teachers … [Read more...]
Day 245: Car Ride Games
We spent a little time in the car today, so my husband and I played a game we often play during car rides. That also got me thinking about other car ride games and I knew Pinterest would have a ready supply of them available. Sure enough, I was not disappointed. This one is a … [Read more...]
Day 207: A Thought to End the Year…
Being on the "left coast" we are among the last to ring in the new year and say goodbye to the old. As I was thinking back over 2012 and how drastically our life has changed this year, I remembered this pin that was an encouragement to me many months ago. The link on Pinterest … [Read more...]
Day 202: Christmas Poke Cake
Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo yummy!!!! If you are planning something festive for New Year's Eve/Day, you could definitely go with this dessert. I made this yesterday for the family and it was a hit. I really love poke cakes. They are so moist and delicious and this one … [Read more...]
Day 201: Merry Christmas!
Taking the day off :)https://pinterest.com/pin/633387419493103/ … [Read more...]
Day 200: Gingerbread Eggnog Trifle
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE!!!Oh. My. Goodness. If you want Christmas in a bowl, this Gingerbread Eggnog Trifle is the dessert for you! I pinned this last year at Christmastime when a friend made it and came back with rave reviews. I have been waiting all year for this! Once … [Read more...]
