Easy Lemon Cake Batter Bars

Easy Lemon Cake Batter Bars

These lemon cake batter bars bring a refreshing twist to an old favorite. Using lemon cake mix plus basic baking ingredients may be the easiest lemon bars you’ve ever made! I’m sure I’ve mentioned before that I don’t feed my…

Science Experiment Valentines

Science Experiment Valentine

The perfect Valentine for your science loving kids is simple to put together and tons of fun for your child’s classmates and their families. Carter’s school has a no-candy Valentine rule, and while we have done several non-candy valentines over…

Non Candy Valentine Ideas with Free Printables!

Non-Candy Valentines – Free Printables!

Whether it’s part of your school’s Valentine’s party policy or just a fun alternative, check out these creative ideas for non-candy Valentine’s. All of them have free printables! I’m not sure how we’re turning the corner to February already! My…

Nerf Battle Blinds: How to Paint Camouflage

These camouflage blinds were perfect for my son’s Nerf Battle birthday party. Use the easy spray painting technique to create camouflage designs on almost any surface.  It’s hard to believe it’s already been almost a year ago that we had…

Paper Plate Marble Mazes

Paper Plate Marble Mazes

If you’re looking for an easy kids craft that uses their STEM skills and endless possibilities, paper plate marble mazes are the perfect activity! Carter just finished 2nd grade last week and the 2nd grade teachers put a lot of…

My Friday Five – Hello, It’s Me

Long time no see! It’s been a busy few months and I had to check out of blogging for a while. I have a few new posts kicking around in my brain, but figured I’d do a quick update before…

Cherished items from my grandma, her vintage Betty Crocker cookbook, handwritten recipe book and baking tools.

My Friday Five – Catching Up!

Well Heeeellllllllooooooo! Long time no post. I’m sorry I’ve been MIA for a little while. I’ve got lots of posts in my head these days just other things preoccupying my time instead of getting them written. If you ever miss me,…

10 Things to Do on an Airplane

10 Things to Do on an Airplane

Chances are if you’re packing for a flight, you’re not only thinking about what to put in your suitcase but also what to pack for in-flight entertainment. Regardless of the flight time, it can seem endless if you don’t have something…

10 Easy Healthy Snack Ideas

10 Easy and Healthy Snacks

If you’re looking to add healthy snacks into your diet, these ten easy snacks help you incorporate more protein to keep you satisfied longer and not over-indulge. I’ve admitted several times in the last year that one challenge I have…

My Friday Five – New Year, New Faves

Happy first Friday of 2017! Was this the longest short week ever or what?! While I enjoy my job, and I even worked a few days last week, it was a challenge to get back into the full routine of…