Crafting With DIY Network’s Jeanne Benedict And OFF!

On Thursday, June 21, I co-hosted an event for OFF!® at the Lincoln Park Conservatory & Gardens in Chicago. DIY Network’s Jeanne Benedict was on hand to share some easy ways to spruce up the backyard for Fourth of July parties and get the family offline and outdoors this summer! The space was absolutely beautiful … Read more

Fun Crafts With PVC Pipe

I love creating new things with the children and it’s especially fun to create with objects not normally found at a craft store. The ideas below are all created using PVC pipes! I think the boys and I are going to have to try the water one. This data in this infographic was assembled by … Read more

A TCBY Tropical Birthday Celebration

I wanted to do something special to celebrate Luke’s birthday and first day of preschool so I put together a little tropical luau themed celebration for him. The first thing I did was head to the store last night and buy the decor and groceries I needed. You can see my whole shopping trip in … Read more

Menu Plan {June 25th-July 1st}

Monday: Luke’s birthday celebration Tuesday: Summer Steak Salad Wednesday: Pasta Fresca Thursday: Leftovers Friday: Homemade Pizza Rolls Saturday: Grilled shrimp and corn on the cob Sunday: Chicken and veggie shish-ka-bobs

Fourth of July Breakfast Ideas

Make 4th of July extra special with a patriotic breakfast! {Click on the pictures to be taken to the sites they are from} *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***