Pizza on the Grill
September 15, 2011 by Dawn
Once upon a time there was a young man who traveled to Brazil. He ate the most yummy wood-fired pizza there. After returning to the States he craved the pizza. He dragged his sweet-and-wonderful-in-every-way wife to all the... [Read more]
The Skinny on Potato Salad
July 2, 2011 by Sarah
We all know potato salad is a given for any Fourth of July celebration. Here’s one more reason to add it to your menu: it can make you skinny. Seriously. Read on and I’ll explain. But first things first, let me explain... [Read more]
How to Make Confetti Fire Crackers With Your Kids
June 23, 2011 by Heather
Yesterday Bobbi-Jo shared some awesome Craft & Project ideas we can all use to celebrate the 4th of July or adapt to fit a celebration for our own countries. Like Bobbi, I’m Canadian, so we’ll be celebrating... [Read more]
7 Patriotic Decor and Gifts
June 22, 2011 by Bobbi
So, I’m Canadian, eh, and we celebrate our National Holiday (wait for it….CANADA day) on July 1st…a few short days before the big hoot ‘n’ holler that is Independence Day in the USofA! It seems to... [Read more]
Water Fight!
June 11, 2011 by Missy
Have a wonderful weekend! Host a water fight if you need a little cooling down. Here are some fun water ideas from last year… Nothing says SUMMER like a water fight! You definitely need the right tools, however so what... [Read more]
Having a Memorial Day BBQ?
May 27, 2011 by Missy
Are you having a BBQ for Memorial Day? Want to be the HIT of the party? We have plenty of recipes to make it GREAT!! (more at bottom of post) First of all, make these beans…BUT beware…if you bring these to any BBQ,... [Read more]
Old Fashioned Mint Limeade
May 18, 2011 by Shelley
Last week, I went to Farmer’s Market downtown. I was alone, kidless, husbandless,…ALL by myself {a real rarity}. I walked at my own pace and listened to the vendors holler as they advertised their warm baked bread,... [Read more]
Go Bananas!
April 13, 2011 by Shelley
Today was the perfect warm Spring day and I couldn’t resist sharing my favorite Summer-time treat any longer. Bananas. No,… I’m not just talking about plain ‘ole bananas. Chocolate Dipped Frozen Bananas.... [Read more]
Apple Pie Floats
January 5, 2011 by Shelley
Aren’t ice cream floats the perfect instant treat? I mean really, they take what,… a whopping 30 seconds to make?! Instant satisfaction! I know ice cream floats are a huge hit at my house, especially with the kids. I... [Read more]
How to make a Watermelon!
August 11, 2010 by Alison
YAY! I found my computer…It only took 2 days and 4 hours with the internet company to get it hooked up. We {{my family and I}} made it into the Utah Valley safe and sound on Saturday night. Thanks for all your well... [Read more]
Emergency Summer Ideas
July 31, 2010 by Alison
Over at Kind over Matter They have these fun free printables! We added them to the Summer Bingo idea we got and off they went. One of the tasks was to deliver these to the neighbors who were outside. You could hear the squirts... [Read more]
Lemon Blueberry Pie Ice Cream
July 28, 2010 by Shelley
Watch out Ben & Jerry’s. You’ve got nothing on me! Seriously, we make a lot of homemade ice cream around here and this one, hands down, tops them all. Lemon Blueberry Pie Ice Cream First things first, if you... [Read more]
Vinyl Decoration
July 26, 2010 by Alison
A little seasonal Vinyl Decoration. This post is dedicated to the love of vinyl. It’s easy, fast, festive and not clutter’y'! One thing about having a cutter is that it’s easy to add a little seasonal decor... [Read more]
Lemon Squeeze
July 7, 2010 by Missy
What to do with all these lemons? I know! SQUEEZE ‘EM! fresh SQUEEZED lEmOnAdE! This is one of the most refreshing ways to cool off in the summer heat. It tastes so delicious, I always thought it MUST be hard to make. I... [Read more]
FREE Summer Printables
July 1, 2010 by Shelley
How about a little summer gift?! We sure love our readers and we want to let you know it. Look how adorable this printable set is! CHICKABUG pulled through once again with these gorgeous summer designs. One of my favorite... [Read more]
Stars on a Stick
June 30, 2010 by Shelley
Seriously. I have an obsession. I can not seem get enough Red, White, and Blue crammed into this festive week. I’m dressing my family in it, I’m creating food in it,… Heck, I’m dreaming in it! Red,... [Read more]
Host a COOL Backyard Water Park
June 29, 2010 by Missy
Who needs the water park when you can create one just as fun in your own backyard? It all started when my oldest was 3 and I didn’t want to haul all our gear to the local water park so I decided to fill the backyard blow... [Read more]
Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes
June 28, 2010 by Shelley
Why are red, white, and blue so cute together? I mean seriously,… I could put my kids in a 4th of July outfit every single day, all year long. Red, white, and blue food is equally as adorable. With all of the fun 4th... [Read more]
How to make Cantaloupe even SWEETer
June 23, 2010 by Alison
One of the reasons I love summer is because of all the fruit! Watermelons, blueberries and cantaloupe! Fresh, sweet, juicy fruit. The kind that is sweeter than candy. You know what I am talking about. Delicious.ness! ... [Read more]
4th of July Parade
June 22, 2010 by Shelley
The 4th of July is possibly one of my top favorite holidays. Family, food, water, fireworks, cute outfits to put the kids in,…it’s simply a fun holiday {not to mention the beautiful significance of celebrating our... [Read more]
Who knew HEALTHY could taste so dElicIouS!?!
June 22, 2010 by Missy
Who knew HEALTHY could taste so deLicioUs? My kids thought I was crazy when I told them we were having popsicles for breakfast! I was crazy and they were cRaZy hApPy! Why not when you make your own and pack them with fruit... [Read more]
How to make a flag!
June 21, 2010 by Alison
hAPPY 4th of jULY I guess I am excited for the 4th this year, because I’ve done 2 flag posts in a week. Here’s the other one just in case you missed it:) The parades where kids get more candy than on Halloween, cool... [Read more]
2×4 Decor…4th of July!
June 14, 2010 by Alison
A 2×4 Flag! Just what you’ve been waiting for:) another 2×4 idea! Why the obsession with 2×4 decor? They are so cheap to make and fun to give! All the ugly scraps of wood need is a little crafting... [Read more]
