Our monthly focus for December is making memories, so I thought I would share a couple of fun ideas that we use in our home. Make these Easy Reindeer Donuts with the kids. Create simple Mini “Gingerbread” Houses. Make these easy and delicious Fontina Monte Cristo Sandwiches for a […]
It’s the first week of December and already the stress is building. To be honest, I love Christmas, but I hate the pressure to produce “magic” for my kids. I know that they’re all old enough to understand the more “adult” realities of the holidays like budgets and relationship challenges with extended family, but my […]
Try these simple activities and enjoy some cheap Fall family fun this season! Do you feel that crispness in the air? Yep, Fall is HERE — yay and yay and yay! Fall is my absolute favorite time of year, well except for Christmas … and the week after Christmas … but I digress. […]
Free Summer Stuff for Kids Summer can be stressful with the kids out of school and a more unstructured schedule, but these free and cheap activities can help you make memories during the next couple of months. And if you’re a work-outside-the-home mom, no worries. You can choose a couple of special activities to do with […]
Valentine Breakfast Smoothie Recipe Valentine’s Day is absolutely my favorite holiday, and I love greeting my family with a yummy Valentine Breakfast Smoothie at the start of the day. It’s like a little hug on the inside! (Don’t forget to grab your FREE Printable Valentine Coupons HERE!) Plus this smoothie is super easy to make […]
Now that Fall is here it’s time to plan some fun family activities to enjoy the cooler weather and abundance of Fall produce. Visit an apple farm to pick your own apples then make caramel sauce to dip them in. Click here for the recipe. Visit a local pumpkin patch and decorate some […]
I love spending relaxed time with my family and one of our favorite at-home activities is watching a movie together. Laughing (and sometimes crying) together while watching on-screen adventures brings us closer together and gives us lots of opportunities for later discussions about life issues. What makes movie night even better is a special snack and […]
If you’re planning a party for the Fourth or simply want to serve your family some holiday-themed food, these three kid-friendly treats look and taste great – and they’re a cinch to make! Watermelon Freezer Pops These frosty watermelon cutouts look festive with red striped paper straws. Click here for instructions. […]
July 4th Party – Watermelon Freezer Pops Looking for a fun, kid-friendly treat for the Fourth of July? These Watermelon Freezer Pops are simple, tasty and beautiful. Ingredients Seedless Watermelon Fresh Blueberries Vanilla Yogurt Instructions Cut a 1/2 inch thick slice from the watermelon Cut star shapes from the watermelon using […]
Frugal Family Fun: Tie Dye Waffles This weekend why not take some time to enjoy a special breakfast with your family? These super simple Tie Dye Waffles are a fun way to start the day! Ingredients Waffle Batter (use my Freezer Waffle Recipe here or our Gluten Free Waffle Recipe here) Food Coloring Instructions […]