“How To” Posts
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas on a Budget
Mother’s Day is coming up on May 12th and it’s time to get those Mother’s Day gifts in order. Every year I have to think of what I can get for my mom that would be sentimental, yet in our budget. Here are a few ideas that won’t break the bank and hopefully bring a smile on your moms face.
Fun Things to Do on the Trampoline This Summer!
The weather is warming up and the trampolines are starting to come back out! In our case we bought a new one this spring since our last one had seen better days. So with our new trampoline set up the kids have spent lots of time out there jumping and practicing their “tricks”. But there’s so much more than just jumping you can do on your trampoline! I’ve put together some fun ideas you can do this summer on your trampoline!
Top 5 Places to Visit in Austin, Texas
We recently got back from a trip to Austin, Texas. It was our first time exploring the city and it was simply amazing. It’s a city with a great variety of things to do and beauty is all around. We have 4 kids, so the activities we chose were more kid friendly, however I’m pretty sure all ages would enjoy these. Here are our top 5 spots to visit in Austin, Texas.
Simple & Cheap Ways to Love Your Home Again!
We’re coming up on 5 years in our home. We loved our house when we found it, it was perfect just the way it was. But over time there’s been things we would like to change/do to the house to make it more our own and fall in love with it again. So if you’re in a rut and just looking to love your home again checkout these simple & cheap ways you can do just that.
Space Center Houston: Tips to Know Before You Go
I’ve always had a fascination with space. The Space Center Houston has been on my bucket list for years. Just recently we were able to visit the space center and it did not disappoint. Being the money conscious person I am, I always like to know how to go places for cheap. So here are 5 tips that will save you time and money at Space Center Houston.
5 MORE Fun & Unique Ways to Have an Easter Egg Hunt!
Easter is this weekend can you believe it? I’m not a huge fan of the crazy public egg hunts but my kids love going around collection eggs so I’ve come up with some ways we can, at home, still have fun hunting for eggs!
8 Fun & Unique Ways to Have an Easter Egg Hunt
Easter is just around the corner. I have to admit, when I was little I was never super fond of Easter Eggs hunts. It seemed like I was always the one at the end who couldn’t find those last few eggs. It was only months down the road that those eggs would show up! So that’s where they were! However, being a mom of little kids, I have to give in and do egg hunts every year. Most years it seems like we end up doing one with each side of the family so MORE egg hunts for us! I will admit it is pretty fun to see the kids eyes light up with excitement as they find those eggs. So, if they are happy, I’m happy. Here are 8 unique Easter Egg hunt ideas that just may have you (and me!) a little more excited for egg hunts this year.
5 Creative Spring Snacks Your Kids Will Love
It’s spring time which means the birds are chirping, the rain is falling and the sun is shining just a little more than before. I love the symbols of spring. I was noticing all of the cute snacks that people make associated with spring. My kids tend to eat better when the snack looks “cute.” Here are 5 spring snacks that my kids loved and I hope yours will too.
Crapes 3 Different Ways Everyone is Going to LOVE!
These crapes are a family tradition! Twice a year we get together with extending family for breakfast and make a crape buffet. We came across these 3 different ways of making them and it’s stuck for the past few years cause they’re just that good. Pick one or make them all, you just can’t go wrong!
Yummy Neiman Marcus Chicken Salad Recipe
I really don’t like thinking about what to make me for lunch everyday. It’s exhausting! So when I saw this recipe I know this would be one I could make over and over again. If you are on a low carb diet, then just put this on a bed of lettuce and go to town. This one is easy to make and super yummy.