Simple Ways to Prepare for Summer Without the Chaos
Making Summer Fun for the Family Every year, summer sneaks up on me. I know it’s coming. The calendar says it’s coming. The weather starts
Category: Summer Season
Most people LOVE the summer season, though many don’t love the heat. Where I live in the Midwest, it isn’t the heat that will get you… it’s the humidity! IYKYK ;)
Of course, growing up in Florida, humidity is nothing new to me!
Anyway, summer is the season many enjoy but with summer comes a LOT of free time for kids… so what to do?
Well, this page is devoted to summer! Recipes, crafts, ideas for kids and the family! Take a look and see what inspires you! Click a square below to head to the highlights of the season OR just browse and see it all!
Don’t forget to pin ideas for later, bookmark pages you want to come back to, and if you’d like to stop by Facebook or Instagram… I’d love to see you!
Browse the Summer Posts for Some Inspiration!
Blueberry Oat Muffins (with a Bright Twist)
Tasty Blueberry Oat Muffins with a Little Zing With teens comes snacking and these blueberry oat muffins have quietly become one of those go-to recipes
Strawberry Nanaimo Bars
A Twist on a Canadian Classic When we first made Nanaimo Bars, it was because we stumbled across them while learning about Canada. A no-bake,
Mashed Cauliflower au Gratin Recipe
Perfect For Those That Don’t Like Potatoes I have two children that don’t really like potatoes, especially mashed. I have two that love them, so
No Bake Berry Cheesecake
Simple and Delicious Dessert This no bake berry cheesecake is one I return to often during the summer and with some modifications, it could be
Easy Paper Plate Eagle Craft
DIY a Paper Plate Bald Eagle Eagles are interesting! Most people in the United States know quite a bit about the Bald Eagle but there
How to Grow a Luffa Sponge
Grow a Gourd and Get a Sponge! I have been on a quest to use less plastic and avoid disposable items. This is a hard
National Peanut Day – September 13
Celebrate Peanut Day Peanuts are very versatile, usually enjoyed in the form of peanut butter, and they have long been recognized for their nutrition. So,
Summer Learning, Yay or Nay?
Avoid Summer Learning Loss Summer is finally here, the weather is perfect and the kids are out of school…well, all except mine! We are a
25 Free Summer Activities for Kids
Summer is Here! It’s that time of year again and it seems no matter how much a parent intends on planning for it, summer sneaks
Our Positive Rock Garden
Spread the Love With a Positive Rock Garden A few years ago, our community had positive rocks introduced… and it quickly became a phenomenon. Many
Easy Picnic Ideas
Summer Picnics Equal Fun Memories! Summer brings lots of blue skies and warm days, and people generally want to enjoy the beautiful weather. In the