Summer is great, and the sunshine is a welcome change after dreary winter days, but sometimes the heat can get to be too much! My kids LOVE to swim and play in the water, but when it's time to take a break from those UV rays, here are 17 ideas for summer activities that don't … [Read more...]
Mom’s Baked Beans
This easy recipe for Baked Beans is a crowd-pleaser! Served hot or at room temperature, they are the perfect side dish for BBQ's and picnics this summer. When my husband and I were first married, this was one of the dishes he asked me to learn how to make. You know, "like … [Read more...]
Red, White and Blue Recipes
Summer time is just around the corner, which means lots of red, white and blue recipes will be popping up! I pinned over one hundred of them (which created such a beautiful board)... and then ended up deleting over half of them. Please open the pins before you pin them. So many … [Read more...]
Banana Split Icebox Cake
The classic banana split flavors of strawberry, banana and pineapple take center stage in this easy no bake dessert. Banana Split Icebox Cake is perfect for summer BBQ's and picnics! Do I really need to say anything to convince you to try this Banana Split Icebox Cake? I … [Read more...]
How we Saved Over $300 on a Southern California Vacation!
Thanks to Extended Stay America for hosting our family for a mini vacation in southern California! While they made it possible for us to stay, they didn't tell me what to say. :) All opinions are my own. This summer we didn't take a long family vacation. Instead, we scheduled … [Read more...]
Roasted White Peaches with Honeycomb and Vanilla Ice Cream
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Breyers. All opinions are 100% mine. Roasted White Peaches with Honeycomb and Vanilla Ice Cream. How's THAT for a recipe title, huh? Don't let the term "honeycomb" scare you off. It's not really that waxy hexagon shaped thing … [Read more...]
Strawberry Creamsicle Pie
Creamy, cold and refreshing, this Strawberry Creamsicle Pie is my favorite summertime treat in pie form! This weekend, Jared's parents came down to visit us and the other "SoCal Burkies" for Father's Day. We had four straight days full of family, fun, and FOOD, including this … [Read more...]
Sparkling Watermelon Slushie
What's better than a slushie? A SPARKLING Watermelon Slushie that won't mess up your clean eating lifestyle because it's simply perfect. I'll admit it. My life pretty much revolves around food. I think about it when I wake up in the morning, I spend my days preparing it for the … [Read more...]
Dinosaur Day Food and Activities
Plan for a fun day this summer with these easy Dinosaur Day food ideas and activities you can do right at home. Sometimes simple adventures are the very best kind. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all … [Read more...]
Healthy Pineapple Whip
Bring vacation home with you when you make this easy and healthy pineapple whip! It's clean eating, whole foods at their summery best! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The a2 Milk Company™. All opinions are 100% mine. Vacation means FOOD and lots of it. It … [Read more...]
Easy Ice Cream Cake
My brother had a birthday last week, and I had been wanting to make this ice cream cake ever since I saw a short Facebook video of the Pioneer Woman making one. It looked so easy and had me craving ice cream immediately. So I volunteered to bring the cake. However, our … [Read more...]
Red, White and Blue Jello Dessert
Layered Jello Dessert (or is it considered a jello salad?) is a time-honored family favorite. It's light and refreshing and the addition of fresh fruit makes it even more special for summer holidays! I've been waiting almost a year to share this post with you! Jamie brought … [Read more...]
