Summer Service Ideas – FREE Printable
While your kids are draping themselves over chairs complaining that there’s nothing to do, gently encourage their little hearts to go and be a blessing to someone. Here are a few ways we like to serve...
View Article5 Fun Photos To Take At The Beach
Are you planning a trip to the beach this summer? If so, then you MUST give one of these hilarious and super easy photo ideas a try. Bury one child in the sand and then have another child bend over...
View ArticleFavorite Summer Things Giveaway and Blog Hop
We have been on summer break now for 3 whole days and it has been HEAVEN. Well, except for the part where my kids have already destroyed the house in 456 different ways. It’s going to be a lonnnng 2...
View ArticleMy 2015 Summer Bucket List
Last Saturday was my first official day of summer vacation and let me tell you something – I FELT LIKE A DIFFERENT PERSON. Without the impending doom of my alarm clock going off at 5 am on Monday, I...
View ArticleThe BYOM Potluck Cookout (The Easiest Way to Entertain this Summer)
I am so excited to share one of my sweet friends from high school with you today! She has some of the yummiest recipes and a lot of great tips for keeping things uncomplicated in the kitchen – but...
View ArticleRoad Trip Tips
My mom has asked if I can drive the boys up to visit them in Georgia this summer. But I can tell you confidently that 10+ hours in the car with my monkeys and no hubs (who would need to stay home for...
View ArticleThe Best $20 You Will Ever Spend at Target this Summer
We took a quick trip to Target yesterday afternoon to make a special little purchase that I know is going to supply us with a TON of summer fun over the next 2 months. We headed to the aisle that has...
View ArticleRecipe – Peachy Iced Tea
Looking for a delicious drink to serve at your next summer cookout with friends? THIS IS IT. Seriously, you will THANK me for this recipe – it’s that good. I promise. Step 1 – Pick up some Crystal...
View ArticleThe Big Box
Our sweet babysitter, Miss Cathy, gave us a large box from their recent washing machine purchase and LET ME TELL YOU. You would have thought she had given my boys the MOON. I set it out in the living...
View ArticleSuper Easy Outdoor Chalk Game
On Saturday afternoon our neighbors texted to invite us to a small summer party they were throwing. So we ditched nap and quiet time and joined the fun! Someone set out a giant bucket of chalk and, I...
View ArticleSimple Summer Schedule for Kids
Summer is here and the angels are singing the Hallelujah chorus! Well, until about one week in and mama is LOSING HER MIND. It is hot. They are bored. And destroying various rooms in the house. As...
View ArticleThe Best Road Trip Tip!
Last year I shared 10 incredible tips for your next road trip – see it HERE. One of the reasons why I wrote that post and created the printable was because our little family was going to go on an epic...
View ArticleRecipe – Peachy Iced Tea
Looking for a delicious drink to serve at your next summer cookout with friends? THIS IS IT. Seriously, you will THANK me for this recipe – it’s that good. I promise. Step 1 – Pick up some Crystal...
View ArticleThe Big Box
Our sweet babysitter, Miss Cathy, gave us a large box from their recent washing machine purchase and LET ME TELL YOU. You would have thought she had given my boys the MOON. I set it out in the living...
View ArticleSuper Easy Outdoor Chalk Game
On Saturday afternoon our neighbors texted to invite us to a small summer party they were throwing. So we ditched nap and quiet time and joined the fun! Someone set out a giant bucket of chalk and, I...
View ArticleSimple Summer Schedule for Kids
Summer is here and the angels are singing the Hallelujah chorus! Well, until about one week in and mama is LOSING HER MIND. It is hot. They are bored. And destroying various rooms in the house. As...
View ArticleThe Best Road Trip Tip!
Last year I shared 10 incredible tips for your next road trip – see it HERE. One of the reasons why I wrote that post and created the printable was because our little family was going to go on an epic...
View ArticleFavorite Things Summer Giveaway and Blog Hop!
(This post contains some affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure HERE. Thank you SO much for supporting my family and me!) It’s that time again! It’s My Favorite Things Summer Giveaway time!...
View ArticleEasy Christ-Centered Sensory Bin and Activity
Summer is in full swing over here! While this summer is a little different because I have to work, there is definitely a slower pace we are all enjoying. As I was dreaming about this site and how to...
View Article5 Acts of Kindness You Can Do While On Vacation
Our little family got to enjoy a week at the beach recently! Vacation is so important. Even if you can’t leave home – making the effort to slow down, put the phones and emails away for a bit, and...
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