Looking for a Fourth of July treat that is festive and everyone will enjoy? Family Fun magazine shared these sweet and salty “sparklers” with me and I just had to share them with you all! Layered with white chocolate and studded with sprinkles and M&M’s, these pretzel treats add flare to any party spread. Directions: … Read more
We spent the morning at a McDonald’s play place so the boys could play while I caught up on some work. After a nap {for everyone!}, the late afternoon was spent outside in our backyard. It was a little chilly but the boys had fun on the slip n’ slide. Once Sinisa got home he … Read more
Happy Independence Day! Hope you all have a red, white, and cool 4th of July :) Looking for some 4th of July ideas? Here are some of my favorite roundups! 4th of July Breakfasts 4th of July Treats and Desserts 4th of July Decorations 4th of July Crafts for Kids
It took about 15 tries to get this shot. Here are some of the other cute ones…
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
Make 4th of July extra special with a patriotic breakfast! {Click on the pictures to be taken to the sites they are from} *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
There is nothing my family loves more in summer than spending every second we can outside. After shopping a few weeks ago, my outdoor oasis is finally complete and perfect for night-time relaxing. It appears perfect but then I remember that summer nights also include mosquitoes that make my evenings end in lots of scratching. … Read more
Here are some of my favorite Fourth of July decor I’ve found online. {Click on the pictures to be taken to the posts they belong to} *** *** *** *** *** ***