Delicious Recipes to Keep my Family of Four Happy and Full
Are you having a hard time wrapping your mind around the fact that it is already June? I know I am. The end of the school year always seems quickly followed by July 4th celebrations. So, I thought we would start the week out with 20 ideas to help you celebrate Independence Day.
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I am so excited to be working with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter and Country Crock for a series of posts. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Unilever.
Father’s Day is approaching so quickly! In between now and then, I also have end of school parties for both kids and a lot of work at the regular job. I also found out that I will be having knee surgery in June so Father’s Day may be spent with me on crutches which would seriously limit my ability to do much! So, I’m starting my preparations early and we’re going to have an early Dad’s day celebration for Mathlete!
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Remember how we talked last week about how fast Father’s Day is approaching? Well, you’ve got just over 2 weeks before the big day hits. Are you ready?
Today, I’ve partnered with one of my awesome friends from Snap! to bring you a quick and easy project that will get you moving in the right direction for celebrating the dads in your life.
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This Memorial Day, please take the time to remember those who have served and paid the ultimate price for our freedoms.
I have never been able to think of the day as one of mourning; I have never quite been able to feel that half-masted flags were appropriate on Decoration Day. I have rather felt that the flag should be at the peak, because those whose dying we commemorate rejoiced in seeing it where their valor placed it. We honor them in a joyous, thankful, triumphant commemoration of what they did.
— Benjamin Harrison
We come, not to mourn our dead soldiers, but to praise them.
— Francis Amasa Walker
Thank you to all who have or continue to serve our country. Happy Memorial Day!
Dads are special people. Mine {especially before I was married} was my go to for any kind of fix it related question. In my mind, he could/can build/fix/design anything I could/can envision. These days, I may go to Mathlete first but I often chat with my dad about any project too. There have definitely been many a phone call from me to him while I am standing in the middle of a Lowe’s aisle.
So, of course, a plain old gift or decoration just won’t do to recognize him on Father’s Day. Instead, I combined the gift and decoration into one
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Mother’s Day 2013 is officially in the books {hope yours was a great one} which means it is time to turn out eyes towards Father’s Day. Gift ideas for dad can be a little harder so I’ve rounded up 10 great gifts that would be perfect for the dad in your life!
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Well, I hope all the moms out there had a great Mother’s Day! I was truly spoiled {as usual} by my family. As part of May’s photo glimpse, I thought I would share a little bit of my mother’s day with you!
My Mother’s Day really started on Friday when I was surprised with these beauties
And yes that is a potted plant in my cup holder. You don’t keep one there too?
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Mother’s Day is this weekend. Are you panicking or are you one of those people who’ve had your gift for weeks? Or are you still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift?
Mathlete is pretty awesome at a lot of things…including waiting until the last minute on gifts/holiday plans. In his honor {especially since this was his idea for last year because he knows I adore picnics}, I give you the Mother’s Day plan you can throw together in 30 minutes.
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Ok, this is the last boozy baking post for awhile. I hope you’ve enjoyed this {unintentional} series that started with Orange Riesling Whoopie Pies. For this post, we’re going to use the recipe for strawberry prosecco cupcakes to make these delicious Strawberry Prosecco Cake Pops.
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Today, we are going to round out your Cinco de Mayo celebration meal. Cinco de Mayo drink recipes are so easy to come by {think margaritas, mojitos and beer} but this one offers something a little different from the regular old margarita.
How about a delicious combination of passion fruit juice, agave syrup and a little spice from jalapeno infused tequila?
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