Summer

Simple 4th of July Meal Plan + Tips for Cooking for A Crowd

Have I mentioned 4th of July is my favorite holiday? Moving around a lot as a kid meant our lake place quickly became home base. We have celebrated nearly every 4th of July there since I was in the 5th grade. My whole family comes to the lake for the 4th of July and this year we are expecting 19. I

Simple Summer Activities for Kids

Seasonal Activities· Summer

**Thanks to Heather from Glitter on a DimeGlitter on a Dime for guest-posting today** Summer Break is quickly becoming my favorite time of year! It is nice to forget about school routines for a while. We enjoy doing a DIY Summer Camp with lots of fun themes and activities. I know that route is not

10 Simple Backyard Water Activities for Kids

Seasonal Activities· Summer

It's Summer. It's hot. There's no denying getting wet is the best way to beat the heat. Water and kids go together like biscuits and gravy. So, today I am sharing 10 simple water activities you can do in your own backyard. It's perfect for big siblings while little

STOP Saying We Only Have 18 Summers

Seasonal Activities· Summer

Today was the end of our summer. Half my heart dashed out the door to 2ndand 4thgrade. My first thoughts were, “did we do enough or spend enough time together.” After all, I only have 18 summers with them. Then, I was like N-O. Special moments with my children don't just end because summer is

Summer Bucket List Kids Activities

Seasonal Activities· Summer

It's summer and with that comes the anticipation of all the fun to be had. However, some days it's hard to think of something to do so we love creating a summer bucket list full of kids activities ideas so we can pick something to do when we need an idea! I have shared the ultimate guide to