“How To” Posts
Our Favorite Family Friendly Things to Do in Dinosaur Land!
Maybe you have heard of it before but Vernal Utah is known as Utah’s Dinosaur Land and rightfully so. You can find an incredible amount of dinosaur fossils, footprints and other prehistoric sites here. There are so many unique and fun things to do in “dinosaur land”. From checking out dinosaur bones to exploring the great mountain regions! Here’s some of our favorite things we did while out there and what we highly recommend others to see as well.
5 Screen-Free Ways to Keep Your Kids Learning this Summer
How is your summer going? Ours is going really well. However, as we get closer to the middle of summer the kids tend to gravitate towards more screen watching and less reading. So I’ve come up with 5 ways to get the kids learning that is NOT on screens. These ideas may be a little out of the box, but I love teaching them in different ways.
5 Groupon Purchases that Will Make Summer So Much Fun
Do you shop Groupon? If not, you’re totally missing out! I’ve recently bought a few different purchases from Groupon that have been so fun. I’ve decided this is the place to for some summer fun. The cool thing about Groupon is you can change the city to whatever you want! If you’re heading out of town, then check out that city for the following purchases. Here are 5 different purchases that you can make on Groupon that will help with summer boredom and create some fun memories all while saving money!
Family Books and Movies to Read Together!
Last year I started looking for some good and easy chapter books we could read together as a family each night before bed. Which got me thinking, we love watching movies as a family so why no pair the two together! We will read the book together then once we are done, we can watch the movie! I am happy to report this has been working well for our family for almost a year now!
Our Favorite Way to Make Snow Cone Syrup!
It’s gotten hot and FAST! We’ve already hit 100 degree weather here where we live which means the kids are looking for any way to cool off. While we’ve had lots of water fun it’s always nice to have a treat. So we found a great deal on a snow cone machine and decided it would be perfect to have for the summer! We’ve already pulled it out multiple times and even shared with the neighbors. And the kids have plans to make a Snow Cone Stand and sell them through the summer. So we’ve been working on the perfect snow cone syrup and I believe we’ve found it! Best part is, it’s so EASY to make!! Promise!
What Your Kids Can Sell This Summer To Make Money – BESIDES Lemonade!
The summer my kids are signed up for a few extra cericular activities. But that also means more money out of my budget. So to help off set the cost we’ve talked about letting them earn some money this summer. Together we’ve come up with a couple ideas of things your kids can make (with a little parental help) and sell this summer.
Frozen S’mores Recipe- Perfect Summer Treat
I can feel summer coming in strong! The kids have their last week of school and the weather is hitting 90 degrees. It’s time to think ice cream, frozen and cold! I came across this recipe for Frozen S’mores and thought this would be a perfect summer treat to make with the kiddos. Check it out!
BLT Pasta Salad Recipe- Perfect for Summer Dinners & BBQs
During the hot summer months, I’m always trying to find a yummy salad that is filling enough to make for dinner. My kids LOVE BLTs, so this BLT Pasta Salad is perfect. It’s super easy to make too. Make it for dinner or take it to your next BBQ.
6 Things to Do This Memorial Weekend to Honor Those Military Men & Women!
Memorial weekend is always a good sign that summer is almost here (or here for some of us). It’s always a time that many gather with their friends and family to go camping or have BBQs in the backyard. But I hope you remember the real reason we honor this day. Memorial Day is celebrated to honor and remember all of the men and women who died serving in the American Armed Forces. So if you’re looking for ways you can celebrate and honor those brave men and women, here are 6 things you can do this weekend.
5 Fun and Easy Teacher Appreciation Gifts for the End of School
Can you believe it’s the end of the school year? I sure can’t! We only have a couple more weeks of school! Our teachers have done so much this year with wearing masks, sanitizing, and helping our online learning, that I want to show them how much we appreciate them. Here are 5 fun and easy teacher appreciation gifts for the end of your school year!