This is one of my favorite Elf On The Shelf Ideas. This is a little different than the common ones we all see on Pinterest. I wish we did Elf on the Shelf when my kiddos were younger, but I hadn’t heard about it until just a few years ago. I guess we could have,… Read More
Creepy Halloween Dinner
The kiddos planned an evening of creepy Halloween fun with Grandma. I was quite impressed by their creativity! We got to go on a date that night, so it was fun to come home and find the menu and leftover eyeballs in the fridge! Sounds gross, doesn’t it?! Let me translate! Worms… Read More
Candy Corn Pizza
Here is a fun way to enjoy your pizza this time of year. We make it every year around Halloween and its very {simple} to make! Candy Corn Pizza Pizza Crust Pizza Sauce Shredded Mozzarella Shredded Cheddar Pepperoni or Tomato Slices Start with your pizza crust. I used a prepared crust, so I brushed… Read More
8 Dangerous Foods For Dogs
Here are 8 dangerous foods for dogs that can lead to significant health risks. It is important to educate family members, especially children, about why its not really a good idea to sneak food to your pup under the table! Chocolate – The chemical in chocolate which is toxic to canines is called theobromide. It… Read More
Got I.C.E.?
Have you heard about I.C.E.? I don’t know where I’ve been hiding, but last week I heard about I.C.E. for the first time. I’ve seen this before but never bothered to ask about it. I.C.E. stands for In Case of Emergency. People add “I.C.E.” next to their emergency contacts in their cell phones, so in… Read More
The 15 Minute Cleaning Challenge
With our busy schedule, a tidy house only lasts for so long. We only get small pockets of time get the house in order, so we have set up a “game” to get everyone involved, but more importantly, to get it done! I set a timer for 15 minutes. We each pick a room or… Read More
{Simple} & Inexpensive Construction Party Idea
I pinned some Construction party ideas on Pinterest and it got me thinking.. If you needed a real inexpensive party, you could have your group meet at Home Depot or Lowe’s for their monthly Kid’s Activity. Every first Saturday, you can build something for free! Plus each child gets their own apron. I think you… Read More
Your Little Rembrandt
Does your home have more “art” than your local museum? Mine does for sure. And our art collection grows daily. I cannot keep every single work of art they create. In a months time, we’d likely qualify to be on an episode of “Hoarders”. I do save the extraordinary pieces, but many works of… Read More
Reduce Morning Chaos
Are your mornings as chaotic as mine? Do you have to micro-manage your kiddos even though you have the SAME routine every school morning? I feel like a broken record. I have elementary age children and they are certainly able to remember their morning responsibilities. But they don’t, or so they said. There are many… Read More