Super Jawsome Shark Party

Posted on February 5, 2019September 18, 2019 by Cassandra

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. It's already February! That means only a couple of months left until it is birthday season in our household. Each of my [biological] kids are 2 years and 11 months apart in age; that...Read More

Save Space With This DIY Murphy Bed

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Cassandra

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I love this time of year: it's tax time! Between our kids, our outrageous medical premiums (and other medical expenses throughout the year), and the write-offs for my home business, we have always made...Read More

Potato Chip Cookies

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Several years ago, my grandma brought a new dessert to our Superbowl party. I've told you all this before, but my grandma was a master chef. She was always in the kitchen, creating new...Read More

5 Tips To Winning A Pinewood Derby Race

Posted on January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 by Cassandra

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. It's that time of year again...Pinewood Derby time! Any other readers here with cub scouts? For those who don't know what the Pinewood Derby is, it's an annual derby race in cub scouts. The...Read More

Chic Tween Bedroom Makeover

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Cassandra

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. A few years ago, we decided to surprise my daughter with a bedroom make-over for her 11th birthday. She'd had the same purple and green walls that I'd painted for her when we first...Read More

Crispy Chili Relleno

When I was in college, I had the pleasure of having two roommates who were from Mexico. They made the most delicious food, as any Mexican-food-lover can imagine! I remember one of them making us these amazing breaded, chilis that...Read More

Essential Tips For A Play Day In The Snow

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Cassandra

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Yesterday I shared our family's spur-of-the-moment snow day trip. Today, I want to share with you things I've learned over the years to make a fun and successful snow day, particularly with kids! Playing...Read More

Learning To Seize The Moment

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Cassandra

For the first time in a long time, we found ourselves with a free Saturday this past weekend. It seems like the past few months have been jam packed with activities between holiday parties, birthday parties, family in town visiting....we...Read More

Quick & Easy Way To Cover Up The Gray

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Cassandra

Sometimes we discover things that are completely life changing. Okay, maybe that's a little dramatic for what I'm about to share with you. But seriously, there are a couple of things that I have recently discovered that have significantly improved...Read More

Do Natural Cleaners Work As Well As Name Brand Cleaners?

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Cassandra

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Did you catch my post a few weeks ago? The one where I told you all that I threw out every toxic cleaner in my house and replaced it with safe, toxic-free cleaners? The...Read More