Happy summer livin’, friends! I love it–every little thing about these warm weather, kick-back days. And you know Carrie and I think one of the best ways to spend these summer days is with a delicious book. Last month we read Mrs. Everything, Jennifer Weiner’s powerful new release, and there is A LOT to unpack […]
10 Child’s Surgery Tips for a Smooth Experience
Surgery for anyone is daunting but when it is your child, it is a whole new level of dread! After a year of breathing and strep issues, we finally came to the decision to remove my son’s tonsils and adenoids. I had many mixed feelings as even though my son needed them out, my first-born […]
Easy Grilled Gyros and Vegetables
One of my favorite things to do when I have spare time is to cook and create recipes, and I’m eager to share this recipe of grilled gyros and vegetables with you! While, I could easily spend hours in the kitchen making meals but the reality is, with children at home, time is a hot […]
5 Out-of-the-Box Canvas Print Ideas
Thank you to Canvas Factory for sponsoring this post so I could share these cool canvas print ideas with you! All opinions are 100% my own. I love canvas prints! We are amassing an alarmingly large number of them in our home (my husband is thrilled 😉 ), but they are so great: No need […]
Painting Metal Patio Furniture How-to
Living in the northeastern United States is beautiful because of the seasons, but I want to make the most of the warm seasons by spending as much time outside as possible! So for the past two years, I’ve been slowly transforming my deck into what hopefully looks like an outdoor room. The latest addition? Rejuvenating […]
10 Cool Dutch Wonderland Attractions for Older Kids
Thank you to Dutch Wonderland for hosting us and sponsoring this post, so I could tell you about the cool Dutch Wonderland attractions for older kids! All opinions are 100% my own. Over the years, I’ve shared our love for Dutch Wonderland, a super-fun Kingdom for Kids in Lancaster County. Whether visiting Happy Hauntings at […]
Zulily Thrill Fest is ON!
Thank you to zulily for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on the sweet deals and steals you’ll find during zulily’s Thrill Fest! I love, love, love finding bargains wherever I can, and you know I’m all about online shopping, so zulily is the perfect fit–no more so than NOW! Zulily’s Thrill […]
6 Hacks for Visiting Epcot and Hollywood Studios in One Day
Thank you to Disney for sponsoring our visit so I could share these smart hacks for visiting Epcot and Hollywood Studios in one day. All opinions are 100% my own! Three years ago, we were able to visit Walt Disney World “properly” and enjoy a full week there exploring all of the parks, but last […]
The Expats Book Club Discussion
Three cheers to Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy for bringing this The Expats book club discussion during this especially mad time of the year for all of us moms! And psst…what she is too modest to tell you is that her daughter is graduating FIRST IN THE CLASS! Yup, this post is brought to […]
DIY Ribbon Flag
As July 4th approaches, I find myself feeling patriotic and blessed forthis country we live in! I have always had an American flag hanging outside my home but never found a flag I liked to display inside my home. Most patriotic wall hangings are brightly colored and don’t match well with the muted, antiqued colors […]
