Smokin’fire!

 

When we were sitting at Quick Trip,Annika (age 3) saw a woman standing by the building and smoking a cigarette.  She said to me,“That lady blows fire out of her mouth!”

Strawberry Santas

One of our recipes from our Christmas in July party turned out so cute,I just had to share it.

Aren’t these adorable?  And,they weren’t too hard to make. 

First,begin by cutting one-inch pieces of the pound cake.

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Paper Chain Countdown

How many days until Daddy gets home?  How many days until school starts?  How many days left?  How many….?It seems as though we go day to day thinking about the next big thing that is about to happen–something to look forward to.  A family trip.  The first day of school.  Daddy returning from [...]

Chex Mix

 

Every Overholt road trip,Christmas season,and college goodie box always included Mom’s chex mix.  Now,I know what you are thinking.  Chex Mix–just go to the store and buy the bag.  No,no,no,no,NO!!  This is homemade and the B-E-S-T!  Most homemade chex mixes are made [...]

Card Making –Flower Fun

Roses are red,violets are blue,I’ve made some flower cards and now so can you! 

And these are not your typical pastel,ornate,whispery flowers.  We’ve kicked it up a notch with these bright posies!

Wow,a 3D card!  You can purchase the plastic cups here.  [...]

Christmas in July

Yes,it’s the middle of the summer.  Yes,it is 108 degrees outside today as I write this.  But we have found there is no better way to beat the heat than to throw a big Christmas in July party! (After all,5 months from TODAY is Christmas!)

Tastes Like Happiness

In honor of Christmas in July,heat up a warm cup of hot chocolate,add a few marshmallows,and enjoy this little story!

 Annika was sipping on a little mug of hot chocolate one afternoon and tells Logan,“This tastes like happiness!”

I have to agree.

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Banana “Ice Cream”

This is the EASIEST ice cream recipe you will ever make.  And the HEALTHIEST.  Yes,it’s healthy.  You can even trick your kids into a healthy snack option with this recipe!

What you’ll need:

Yep,that’s it.  RIPE bananas and milk.

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Watercolor Markers

Did you know using markers could be so much fun?  Here is a fun activity to do whether it’s raining or a hot sunny day!

Things you will need:  White paper or card stock,WASHABLE markers,spray bottle with water or rain!

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Maple Pecan Cookie Waffles with Cinnamon Honey Butter

 Good Morning!   Here is a delicious waffle to make your family on Saturday morning!Ingredients:  1/2 C. butter,3 T. honey,3/4 t. cinnamon,1 C. chopped pecans,1 roll or package sugar cookie dough,2 eggs,1 t. vanilla,1 t. maple flavoring,1/2 C. half and halfBeat butter,honey and cinnamon together [...]