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Kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day Charcuterie Board

February 23, 2021 By Meredith 4 Comments

These kid-friendly St. Patrick's Day charcuterie boards are such a fun way to celebrate the holiday with a little magical fun! I would never have though of this idea for the end of the rainbow leprechaun's pot of gold! How creative and cute!

This year is booking along, friends and St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. We have shared some fun St. Patrick’s Day ideas to do with the kids in other years–try making End of the Rainbow St. Patrick’s Day pancakes or crafting a DIY leprechaun trap for some lucky magic! This year, after our […]

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Filed Under: Cooking, DIY, Holidays, Recipes, St. Patrick's Day

Kid-Friendly Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board

January 22, 2021 By Meredith 6 Comments

This kid-friendly Valentine's Day charcuterie board is such a win for the whole family! Check the easy, affordable tricks--I would never have thought of the last 2! Get ready to win V-Day!

Charcuterie boards are all the rage! Seems a tad incongruous, given hosting and gathering are rather discouraged these days, but I get it–we all need to make the most of our hearth and home during this trickiness. It’s also super important to celebrate the everyday, which is exactly why in our house, charcuterie boards are […]

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Filed Under: Cooking, Recipes, Valentine's Day

3 Step Kahlua Hot Chocolate Bombs

January 14, 2021 By Lindsay Houser 4 Comments

Kahlua Hot Chocolate Bomb

It’s time I let you in on a secret, I am obsessed with hot chocolate bombs!  Move over kids, this treat is not just for the young generation.  With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I created an adult-friendly 3 step Kahlua Hot Chocolate Bomb to share with your loved ones this year.  Have kids […]

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Filed Under: Cooking, Recipes, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Dessert

Christmas Cash Giveaway!

November 12, 2020 By Meredith 8 Comments

WA-HOO!! Christmas season is finally here, and I think we could all use a good dose of happy holiday smiles! This is the fifth year I’ve been doing this Christmas cash giveaway and it’s my favorite giveaway because the prize is straight-up money to spend wherever you choose. You can spend it however you like, […]

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Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Online Shopping, Saving Money, Uncategorized

Fall Fireplace Refresh Coming Your Way!

October 29, 2020 By Meredith 4 Comments

Looking to display a gorgeous fall fireplace decor in your home? I love these easy, affordable solutions to add a seasonal accent to your space!

Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on our cool fireplace refresh! All product/brand opinions are 100% my own. Our fireplace is a big deal in our home! We don’t have a foyer or grand entryway, so the fireplace serves as a focal point. While I am not […]

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Filed Under: Halloween, Homemaking, Online Shopping, Organization

DIY Ribbon Flag

June 6, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

This DIY ribbon flag is the perfect July 4th decoration for your rustic, antiqued home decor theme! IT's SO EASY AND CHEAP to make, plus only takes 30 minutes! Make sure to grab the pro tip in the post too!

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 […]

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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Homemaking, July 4th

20 Summer Crafts Kids Will Love

May 13, 2019 By Lindsay Houser 2 Comments

Summer is here! Check out these 20 summer crafts ideas kids will love and keep your crew entertained and busy while school is out!

Alright, parents, the sunshine is here, the jackets have been shed and we are well on our way to summer. If you’re like me, summer is full of excitement but also a tiny bit of dread. On one hand, the loose schedule, sunny days, and vacations are what I live for every year. On the […]

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Filed Under: Crafts, July 4th, Summer, Young Kids

100 Things to Do over Spring Break

April 8, 2019 By Meredith 4 Comments

At a loss for Spring Break plans? Here are 100 things to do over Spring Break with your family! I'd never have thought of half of these ideas! Get ready to bring the fun on!

Spring Break is here! Fun! A breather, a space, a precious pause before the end of the year push clamps down, and such a lovely, lovely respite to stop and enjoy life. Need inspiration to kick off the fun? Here are 100 ideas of things to do over Spring Break! 100 Things to Do over […]

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Filed Under: Easter, Holidays, Homemaking, Vacations, Young Kids

Easter Gifts Elementary Kids Will Love

April 4, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

Searching for Easter gifts your elementary kids will love? Here's a list of tried and true finds topping kids' lists! Save yourself the stress of the search, and be an Easter star with these cool kids' gifts! I LOVE the very last one especially--my daughter will swoon over this!

Thank you to SpinMaster for sponsoring this post by providing items for review so I could share my honest opinion of these Easter gifts elementary kids will love! I am so happy that Easter is finally upon us!! That means Spring is finally, truly here, and lots of outdoor time and sunshiny days are just […]

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Filed Under: Easter, Gifts, Holidays

10 Valentine’s Day Gifts for a Gadget-Lover

February 5, 2019 By Meredith 4 Comments

Have a gadget-lover in your life? Me too! Win #ValentinesDay with these 10 genius ideas for Valentine's Day gifts for the gadget-lover in your life!

Do you a gadget-lover in your life? Me too! Give my husband a new toy, and he’s a goner. We tend not to make a huge deal of Valentine’s Day, but I do like gifting a little something to celebrate the day. In case you are in the same boat, I decided to pull together […]

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