There’s something special about gathering outside for a meal, whether it’s a casual summer barbecue or a family dinner under the stars. An outdoor kitchen isn’t just about adding a grill or a counter—it’s about creating a space where memories are made. Picture this: the kids running around the yard while you flip burgers, friends […]
Transform Your Patio for Fall: DIY Decor and Lighting Ideas
Transform your patio for fall with these DIY decor and lighting ideas. From cozy textiles and pumpkin accents to string lights and fire pits, create a warm, inviting outdoor space perfect for crisp autumn evenings. Discover simple projects that add seasonal charm and ambiance to your patio this fall.
5 Elegant Ways to Elevate Your Party
Creating the right ambiance is key to a memorable party. Use soft lighting, subtle scents, and elegant presentations to captivate your guests. Personal touches and engaging entertainment foster meaningful connections. These small details transform gatherings into unforgettable experiences, proving that it’s the little things that make the biggest impact.
5 Ways to Start Saving Money
Let’s talk about some simple ways to start saving money, so you can pay off debt, save for a vacation or car, or maybe to retire early! Small little steps make it easy to start out. You can always find more ways to save money, and sort of make a game out of it! Writing […]
16 Life Skills Your Teen Should Know
How many of us had many life skills as a teen before leaving home? We’re going to talk about 16 life skills every teen should know before leaving home. When I grew up and moved out, I did not have life skills that were going to help me as an adult. I had hardly ever […]
Arctic Sensory Bin, Two Ways!
We have been experiencing a major heatwave here in Germany these past few weeks. With no air conditioning in our home (or anywhere else in the country) we’ve been a little obsessed with keeping cool, so we figured what better theme for our sensory bin than the arctic! We played with this bin for several […]
DIY No-Sew Bowtie
Materials you need: 6″x9″ cut fabric 5″x7″ cut fabric 2″x4″ cut fabric 2.5″x14″ cut fabric for neck strap Crayola Fabric Markers hot glue gun and glue sticks velcro Take the fabric of your choice and cut four different pieces measuring 6″x9″, 5″x7″, 2″x4″, and 2.5″x14″. Decided what pattern you want to draw on your bowtie; […]
Conquering Cabin Fever and Beating the Winter Blues
In February it snowed six inches and I stood at the window, surveying the drifts while my kids ran circles around me. I’d already been stuck in the house with work projects all week and I was dying to get out. And it wasn’t just me: even the kids had cabin fever. They screeched at […]
Farm Sensory Bin
I don’t see the appeal, but for some reason, whenever I ask Aurora what her favorite animal is she tells me it’s a pig. I remember when we visited Nebraska a few years ago and went to the county fair, we toured the livestock barns and when we got to the pigs she burst in […]
An Ethical Christmas: Helping Kids Embrace Culture and Make a Difference
Ethical spending may not be the first thing on your mind as we head into the holiday season. Afterall, the in-laws are about to arrive and you were just volun-told that you’re in charge of cooking the turkey this year, but I’d like to make a case for why it should be. Our dollars count […]
