Make this school year the best one yet with these fun back to school traditions. Begin something new with your family-these are great for kids of all ages! The end of the summer and the start of the new school year can be stressful and filled with anxiety or it can exciting and … [Read more...]
Fun Summer Activities for the Whole Family
Avoid the dreaded, "I'm bored" complaint this summer with this list of great inside and outside summer activities for the whole family! As soon as school was out this year, my sister-in-law told me about her fun summer activities she had planned. It's so easy to let the lazy … [Read more...]
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
This Twice Baked Potato Casserole is like a loaded baked potato without all the work! Creamy mashed potatoes, bacon, cheese, green onions...you've got to try this! Love twice baked potatoes but hate the work of stuffing the shells and baking again? Or do you prefer mashed … [Read more...]
Brownie Bowls: easy movie night dessert
Family movie night is easy with these simple brownie bowls that make an ice cream sundae even better! Movie night! The best part of this family ritual is dessert. Then again, I think the best part of any occasion is dessert, so I might be biased. :) The movie GREATER is now on … [Read more...]
BBQ Pulled Pork Bratwurst
Try something different for your next BBQ and make BBQ pulled pork bratwurst instead of a boring hot dog! The crunchy slaw pulls it all together! This morning we woke up to snow. Well, our friends and family in Colorado woke up to snow. And they shared it on Facebook, which I … [Read more...]
Easy Beef Quesadillas
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hormel Foods for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Did you know that September is National Family Meals Month? Growing up, it was just expected that we ate dinner together as a family. Even though we were a busy pastor's … [Read more...]
DIY Triangle Peg Board Game
Not long ago I posted a copycat recipe for Cracker Barrel's Fried Apples. They were glorious. You should definitely go check them out. But not yet. Right now, I want to share a simple DIY project that would make a fun gift (thinking ahead-these are great stocking stuffers) or … [Read more...]
Easy Backyard Campout Ideas
Believe it or not, sometimes it actually rains in southern California. Usually, it's when we have outdoor plans. For example, Henry is supposed to go on a Kindergarten field trip to pick strawberries on Friday, but that has been cancelled because the weather report says there's a … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Turkey Craft
Did you know a group of turkeys is called a rafter? It's also called a gang. I'm not sure what the difference is between the two. Maybe it has to do with wild turkeys vs. domestic ones? Anyway, I made this rafter of turkeys in anticipation of Thanksgiving this year. I am hoping … [Read more...]
Adventure City-Day Trips in Southern California
Our Day at Adventure City We had the opportunity to go to Adventure City in Anaheim for a fun day trip with the family. It's "the little theme park that's big on family fun!" Really! We had such a great time with the kids. It's small enough that you can get around the … [Read more...]
Easy Easter Crafts for Kids
I don't usually mail anyone an Easter card or do Easter crafts, but this year we are making an exception for a very special lady. This is Elinora Engwall: Chris to her friends, Grandma Engwall to many and Mimi to the little ones. Over a year ago, she walked into the … [Read more...]
World’s Best Breakfast Sandwich
A few years ago, my brother made these sandwiches for everyone in the family for Christmas breakfast. They were so amazing, it has become a tradition for us eat them every Christmas morning. I have now deemed them the world's best breakfast sandwich. Yes, there are … [Read more...]