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The secret to an amazing gluten free wedding reception

Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 19 Comments

My beautiful and talented niece got married a few weeks ago. She and her husband both eat gluten free, and with Celiac disease running in the family, many members of the wedding party also couldn’t eat gluten. Rather than buying special treats to satisfy the gluten-free guests, they decided on a gluten free wedding reception. Sounds … Read More

The simplest way to help kids fall asleep fast

Posted on Monday, June 25, 2018 20 Comments

Do your kids have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? My teenager was having a really hard time sleeping. It took her forever to fall asleep, and then she’d wake up several times during the night. She was already following some basic sleep strategies (which I’ll list below), but they weren’t working. One day, I stumbled … Read More

Free Summer Bingo Game

Posted on Thursday, June 7, 2018 15 Comments

We’re two weeks into summer vacation, and my kids are already getting bored. How about yours? It’s too hot to be outside all day, so we need some inside entertainment. Summer Bingo is just the ticket! Free Summer Bingo Game RELATED: Pinwheels Craft, Tin Can Stilts, Halloween Bingo, Christmas Bingo If you’ve seen my 4th … Read More

The travel blanket that will change the way you pack for your next trip!

Posted on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 20 Comments

Are you ready for summer? School is already out in my neck of the woods, and we are preparing for summer travel. We’ve got a big trip planned, and it includes a trip on an airplane with very limited luggage space. We’re getting creative about what we are taking on our trip. Since necessity is … Read More

The Coolest iMovie Birthday Cake

Posted on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 31 Comments

They say good things come to those who wait. Well, if you’ve been waiting for the rest of my iMovie party ideas, they’re finally here! When school started, I shared our Mad Libs/iMovie party game, and now I’m finally ready to share the iMovie Birthday cake. Seriously. You’re not going to believe how easy it is … Read More

Amazing gluten free instant pot recipes that are dairy free!

Posted on Saturday, April 7, 2018 19 Comments

Have you discovered the instant pot yet? I got one for Christmas, and I am hooked. I’m kind of a last-minute cook, so the instant pot is ideal for me. We have a few special diets at our house, and I’ve been happy to find tons of gluten free instant pot recipes. Now that we’ve … Read More

Best Clean Books for Teens and Tweens

Posted on Monday, March 19, 2018 33 Comments

Are you a book lover like me? I absolutely love to read, and I love fantasy book series. My teenage daughter is just like me, and we get super excited waiting for the next book in each of our favorite series to be published. We usually stick to juvenile literature because we prefer clean reads. … Read More

St. Patrick’s Day Bingo Game Printable

Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 31 Comments

Who love’s St. Patrick’s Day? The fun of the holiday for me has always been eating green food, wearing green clothes, trying not to get pinched and speaking with an Irish accent. I’m not Irish, so I’ll admit that I don’t really know much about the true meaning of the holiday. That’s never stopped me … Read More

Update your home in a flash with this easy kitchen fix

Posted on Monday, February 26, 2018 38 Comments

Is there a spot in your kitchen that drives your crazy? That one place that just stands out and dates your whole kitchen? I had one, but I don’t anymore! Thanks to my friend’s great idea, my 1970’s-looking counter top is now modernized. And it was so simple! Check out this easy kitchen fix. RELATED: … Read More