The kids are home and I’m about to lose it. Don’t get me wrong, I love my little hyperactive, feral children, but I’m about to lose my mind. If my son asks for ONE MORE extra meal, or my daughter proclaims AGAIN in that piercing, whiny voice, “I’m bored,” I’m going to lose a little …
Summer
Summers to me are all about enjoying the great outdoors: fresh crisp air, the warm sunny days, being outside, the fresh smell of flowers in the air, enjoying bbqs with family and friends and enjoying refreshing drinks! When I think of summer refreshing drinks, the first thing that comes to my mind are mocktails. These …
I love s’mores so much, but I hate mosquitos, so I say, Screw the Campfire, I’m Making S’mores Cupcakes! I can stay inside where it’s nice and non-mosquito-ey–and still enjoy one of my favorite summertime treats. Screw the Campfire, I’m Making S’mores Cupcakes Look, I’m not saying that I give up on making some s’mores …
I am obsessed with all things watermelon. To say it is my favorite fruit is an understatement. When summer is on the way, I know watermelon season is near, and glee abounds. Give me all the watermelon things! I have tried to grow watermelons, but sadly, it doesn’t work out well for me. I’m not …
Dora the Explorer is banned from our house. Be it the theme song, stuffed animals, or pretend play, none of it is allowed. I went through too many years of the obsession every toddler and preschooler seems to have with this curious girl and her monkey. When my daughter was about 3 or 4, she …
School is about to be back in session but you don’t need to give up on those fun summer memories just yet. You can End Summer With A Splash without ever having to leave your home. I am talking about taking the fun right into your own backyard. 5 Ways To End Summer With A …
It can be really hard to make the most of your summer when it’s super hot outside and no one feels like leaving the comfort of the A/C. Let’s face it, we’re all pretty lazy, which is a shame because having the kids home from school all summer is the perfect time to introduce them …
Being a parent means a lot of things, but one of the big ones is finding yourself watching episode after episode of annoying cartoons. It. Is. Tedious. And for many of us completely unavoidable. Kids like what they like and as a parent it might seem like you’re just along for the ride. The very …
It’s July and by this point you’ve crafted, painted, planted, and probably taken the kids to at least a couple of snow cone stands. And it’s hot. So hot. So you’re a mom, staying home with the kids, in the heat, and because they’re bored they basically fight every single waking moment. That’s exactly what …
Vacations are awesome. Vacations give us that much needed rest and relaxation. Vacations also give us huge bills, and if traveling with kids, let’s be real, it’s not a vacation, it’s a trip. Staycations though, are where it’s at. Really, they rock. Here are 10 brilliant ideas for a fun under the sun staycation. 10 Brilliant …
While a lot of you were obsessed about a pregnant giraffe, I’ve been over here following along with the story of Fiona, a baby Nile hippo born around three months premature. Let’s be honest, babies are just about the most globally captivating thing, so I understand the people glued to their screens for a chance to …
I’ll never forget the day I sat in my doctor’s office and he said that someday I would get skin cancer. Not might. Not maybe. Not it can happen. Would. Summer Prep: How Sunblock Saved Me From The C-Word I was in middle school and it was required to get a routine physical to participate …
When did summer stop being a break where students and moms could take a breather from rigid schedules? Was it when the kids hit middle school age, with fall sports tryouts on the horizon? When they spent months figuring out which to go out for during the next school year and which to finally let go …
Over the summer, my family took a road trip. Seven hours of confinement with three other people who would rather be anywhere else. It’s a lot like prison, except you have to pay for your own meals and in prison it’s generally expected that someone will get shanked. Society tends to frown on fathers stabbing …
It’s that time of year again…sunny days, splashing in the pool, bar-b-ques with the neighbors, and, of course, mosquitos. It’s like those little jerks know when we’re starting to have a good time and can’t wait to ruin it by sucking the life out of us. Plus, with worries of West Nile Virus, Zika Virus, …
So maybe it’s been a while since I’ve bought a swimsuit, but what in the heck happened with the prices? Today I went online to buy my first swimsuit in over ten years and I was expected to pay maybe $30 – $40 for something cute, and beach-worthy…instead, most of the suits ranged from at …
I write about a lot of stuff I love, but what I am loving more than anything on the planet right now is my backyard. To me, it’s the happiest place on earth. I love love love these chairs, FOREVER I had plain white plastic chairs out by my pool, and they were the WORST. …
Celebrate summer year round with this delicious Limoncello Summer Martini. Sure, you could save this recipe and only bring it out on those hot summer days, but what fun is that? Imagine: dead of winter, snow everywhere, all of your friends in horrible moods because of the newest “SNOWPOCALYPSE” and you, sitting in a nice, …
This summer, we are all about chilling in the pool and enjoying the hot weather. Problem is, in Texas it keeps raining, and that’s making it hard to keep our pool in tip-top shape. We had a BBQ coming up, and our pool had started to grow some black algae. We can’t be having black …
With summer coming to a close, it’s time to whip out the last of our summer drinks and enjoy the last of the fireflies in style. This recipe for a Peach Cobbler Martini is a perfect and delicious end of summer drink. Smooth, sweet – the kind of cocktail that’s best enjoyed while sitting on …
Almost nothing says summer like cooking hamburgers on a grill, but sometimes it’s either too hot or too wet outside and that can really ruin a get together. No worries! This recipe for a delicious Double Burger will make your tastebuds dance and keep all the fun inside. So don’t let a little rain or …
Dear Parents: Summer is here and I’m guessing your little darlings are already starting to press buttons you didn’t even know you possess. Next time your kids are chanting, “We’re hungry! We want fast food!” reach for the cabinet instead of the car keys. That’s right, folks, a Toasted Tuna Salad Sandwich is fast food …
I don’t think there is a way for me to over-emphasize how much I love apple pie. It might be America’s Favorite Pie, but for me it’s the ONLY pie. It’s one of those things that I crave Crave CRAVE year round and I’m not even a little ashamed to admit that I’ve given into …
Nothing says summer quite like condensation dripping off an ice cold glass and a delicious drink to cool down with on those hot, sticky days. We love the sun, the outdoors, the picnics, and nights spent out on the porch and these 30 Refreshingly Fruity Summer Drink Recipes are the perfect blend of delicious and naught to …
Christmas in July is NOT for the faint of heart. It’s not subtle, it’s not classy, this is not the time to break out the good China and join hands around the piano. No. Christmas in July is all about celebrating Santa and snow and all things winter at a time when it might otherwise …
With kids getting out of school soon, I’m looking forward to all the summer slumber parties and the fun we’ll be having. Part of the fun of slumber parties is having great food for the kids to enjoy, so I planning on serving up these delicious, gluten-free Chicken Sausage Corndogs. What’s awesome about these is …
Today we would like to welcome our very special guest host, Hallecake. We love Everything Halle does and we’re so happy she decided to pop in. What’s Up, Cake Lovers? Hallecake here from Hallecake.net bringing you 20 Fun Foods for Picky Eaters. A lot of you don’t know me, but I’ve got my own kids …
Move over, Mikes, there’s a new favorite hard lemonade in town. This recipe for Gin Thyme Lemonade is one of my favorite summer treats. It has all the fun of a spiked lemonade with a delicious infusion of herbs. It’s smooth and sweet, hard and soft. It’s the taste of sitting on your porch at …
Next weekend we’re having a big bar-b-que at my parent’s house and everyone is bringing something. My brother usually brings a jalapeño brisket, my other brother will probably bring some version of potato salad, and I’m bringing the ingredients to make this Strawberry Mojito recipe. What I love about this recipe is that it has …
Every summer I have unexpected guests show up at my front door…and I love it. Summer is a time for visiting, for catching up, for spending time with friends who might be too busy to stop in any other time of year. Because I know they’re coming (even if sometimes unannounced) I like to keep …
My local grocery store just got in a fresh shipment of pomegranates and now I’m craving pomegranate everything. The other day I had pomegranate jewels over my ice cream, and today I’m making this pomegranate lemonade. It doesn’t take hardly any time at all to make, and it’s such a refreshing summer twist on traditional …
Summertime is built for picnics and these 25 Must Have Picnic Recipes will become your new picnic favorites. Sure, you probably usually pack sandwiches, and chips, soda, things like that…but have you ever tried packing muffuletta? Or how about cheesecake in a jar, or maybe even (if you’re really wanting those sandwiches) the easiest quick …
The first time someone tried to offer me mango salsa, I turned it down flat. I like my salsa spicy and red, thank you very much. Then it happened again. And again. It was that third time that I finally gave in and tried it. Whoa, buddy! I don’t know what made me hold off …
As the temperature rises each year, so does my need for ceviche. Shrimp ceviche is super easy to make, and has an incredible fresh flavor that basically tastes like summer in my mouth. It’s one of my favorite dishes to make when friends are coming over and an absolute must-have for any summertime cocktail parties. One …