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Jelly beans are available year round, but they’re best known as an Easter candy staple. Easter just isn’t complete without this colorful, flavorful treat. While jelly beans are a yummy snack all on their own and make the perfect Easter egg filler, you can also add them to many of your favorite dessert recipes to make…
*Originally published March 13, 2014. We have kept our family nights pretty low key since we moved and our new baby girl joined us. Lots of pajama parties here! 🙂 I’ve been ready to kick things up a notch and boy, did we have an eggstraordinary time with our latest family night. With Easter a…
I’ve been trying to decide on a simple Easter treat that the kids can make without too much supervision. These carrot mini-cupcakes are perfect! And aren’t they cute? These would perfect to serve at parties as well. *This post contains an affiliate link. Read my full disclosure page here. Carrot Mini-Cupcakes I’m not including a…
Sidewalk chalk is a fun and inexpensive way to spend time having fun with your family outside. All it takes is a sidewalk or driveway and some chalk, and you have a fun afternoon ahead! Not only is it an instant canvas for your family’s art, but there are lots of games and activities to…
If you’re looking for a yummy snack or side dish, I’ve got you covered today! This easy homemade applesauce is so simple that you’ll feel you’re cheating somehow. At least that’s how I feel. I have canned applesauce in the past, but the past few years I just haven’t gotten around to it. I like…
Let me just start out by saying I fully understand that this post will not be for everyone. If talk about boogers, toots, or burps bothers you, then gross family games are probably not going to be your thing. However, if these kinds of topics crack you or your kids up then read on for…
Birds are fascinating creatures to watch and fun to learn about. Invite birds into your yard with a homemade bird feeder so that your kids can learn to appreciate these animals. Get the whole family involved and you have a fun and educational activity to do together. *This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure…
Back-to-school season is here and if your family is anything like mine, all the extracurricular activities are kicking into full swing again. It’s so easy to let the busyness of life distract me from the most important things like making memories and connecting with my children. Here’s a little fun from our home in August….
Does your spring schedule have you feeling a bit disconnected from your family? The May family fun calendar is just what you need! One of the things I love the most about these calendars is that I can be intentional about spending extra time with my children each day without any stress making plans or…
