With strawberries in full swing, we’ve been whipping up quite a few very berry treats, one of which is these delicious strawberry cream muffins from my mama’s recipe arsenal. This is our third year munching on these muffins with fresh strawberries and I couldn’t wait to snack on a batch this summer. I was lucky …

I don’t know about you but I love making a summer bucket list each year of all the things I hope to accomplish before Fall rolls around. Today I put together a list of 15 fun ideas to add to your own summer bucket list. Ice Chalk. The perfect activity for a hot summer day. …

Summer isn’t even half over and it has already started. “I’m bored.” “I have nothing to do.” “No one will play with me.” “I’m borrrrrrrrrred!” Gah!!!  Really? Already? I remember saying this as a child but being on the other end as a parent really sucks. Clearly in my mom job description it includes “clown”. …

It’s summer—time to beat the heat at the pool or the beach! But a pool or beach day requires lots of preparation—and a ton of gear—when you have little ones. To help make it easier, we’ve compiled this handy list of items to pack in your beach bag. Try to keep as many as possible …

When my son was a newborn up until just before his first birthday, I swear I could take him anywhere. And I really mean, anywhere! Now that he’s a two year old, things sure have changed. I thought it would be fun to compile a list of 20 places I can’t take my two year …

Strawberries! They are in season – hallelujah! We’ve been eating them by the pint … well, let’s be honest, by the flat and we’ll be heading out to u-pick soon to stock the freezer. Being high in fiber and vitamin C, I’m happy my kiddos love them and although they eat them plain, I often …

Remember when your parents (or loved one!) taught you how to ride a two-wheeler bike? They would grab the back of the seat and run alongside as you tried to keep your balance. Time after time you’d tumble off the bike and into the grass (hopefully grass and not concrete!). It was tricky to figure …

Growing up, Fruit Roll Ups were a staple in my house. With five kids, my mom used it as a go-to snack. It was easy, cheap, and hey, it had the word “fruit” in it. That makes it healthy, right? Well, not so fast. Those delicious peeled snacks may have fruit but how much sugar …

I’ve got several meals on standby that I cook when I have company. This one is always a big hit with guests. The bonus is that my kids love it, too! It’s healthy, delicious, and easy to make. It also covers three of the five food groups, making it a great all-in-one meal. Enjoy! Ingredients: …

When I saw this instructional guide on The Little Hen House, I knew I had to do one too. I have another perfect tutorial to being the World’s Best Dad. Step 1: Agree to dress up for Halloween with your 4-year-old daughter even though dressing up is “not your thing”. Step 2: Agree to play …

A couple weeks ago my family wanted me to make something different than chocolate chip cookies. They had requirements though. They wanted cookies and they wanted them to be as good as my chocolate chip cookies but they wanted something different. Yep, that is what they said. Ummm…okay. No pressure or anything. Since expectations were …

When we visited Texas two years ago I fell in love with so many restaurants. I mean, Texas knows how to cook! One of our favorite stops was Rudy’s in Lubbock and since coming home we’ve adopted one of their menu items as our own … the Rudy’s Baked Potato. I hope your family will …