Tart and creamy, this refreshing Pineapple Pie is a perfect summer dessert! One of my favorite things to do is flip through old church cookbooks looking for hidden gems. Yes, many of the recipes are a bit of a vintage nightmare (Velveeta Fudge?!? Seriously?) but often I will … [Read more...]
Patriotic Pretzel Bites
Add a festive touch to your summer table with these Patriotic Pretzel Bites. Every bite is a combination of sweet and salty! In one month, we will be celebrating our nation's birthday, and the table will be covered with red, white and blue treats of all kinds. While I'm not a … [Read more...]
OREO Brownie Trifle
Be the hero of your next family gathering with this delicious OREO Brownie Trifle! Fudgy brownies, creamy pudding and Oreo cookies layer beautifully and they taste even better! We were invited to some friends' house for dinner and I volunteered to bring dessert. I like dessert. … [Read more...]
Pizzadillas: easy hotel room meal
Save money on vacation by enjoying meals cooked in your hotel room. Pizzadillas are easy to make and stuffed with kid-friendly flavors. Most of the time, our schedules and budget do not allow for a typical vacation where you pack up and head off to some exciting location … [Read more...]
Easy Luau Recipes and Ideas: Mango Salsa
Fresh and easy, this Mango Salsa is perfect for dipping or as a topping on fish and chicken! Make it along with other easy luau recipes and ideas for the perfect backyard party this summer! Last week we celebrated the end of the homeschool co-op year with a luau. We studied … [Read more...]
Day at the Beach Jello Cups
Day at the Beach Jello Cups are perfect for a summer party. The best part is once everyone is done eating the yummy treat, you can just throw away the dishes! Try them for your next luau or pool party. A few years ago I posted some easy luau recipes and ideas, including these … [Read more...]
What I did This Summer
Do you remember what it was like on the first day of school every year? Everyone arrived early with their new clothes on, carrying brand new backpacks stuffed full of school supplies. The bell would ring, and classrooms filled up with eager new students placing their clean … [Read more...]
How to Cook Hot Dogs for a Crowd
Not everyone wants to be stuck behind a grill during the picnic! If you have to cook hot dogs for a crowd, there's an easy way to do it-in the slow cooker! Crockpot Hot Dogs are a thing, and they are delicious! It's summertime and the outdoor grilling season is in full swing. … [Read more...]
Creative Back to School Ideas
No one wants to think about Back to School ideas in July, I know. But sadly, the summer is rapidly coming to an end and in a few short weeks it will be time to start packing those backpacks with shiny new lunch boxes and brand new school supplies. I've collected a few great ideas … [Read more...]
Easy Sidewalk Chalk Activities: summertime family fun
Summertime fun doesn't have to be expensive or complicated! Enjoy the long, warm evenings with these sidewalk chalk activities and a delicious treat! The other day I declared that we were going to have "Family Fun Friday." There was no particular reason for it, other than to … [Read more...]
Patriotic Cake Roll
This red, white and blue Patriotic Cake Roll is filled and frosted with a sweet, creamy filling and is perfect for 4th of July or Memorial Day picnics! OK. I'll be the first to admit this is a less-than-stellar cake roll. This was my first time attempting a cake roll of any … [Read more...]
17 Summer Activities (that don’t require sunscreen)
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...]
