This is one of my favorite DIY projects (besides the BBQ island!) that we’ve done in a while! And yes, I’m not going to lie, it’s because it gave me a beautiful and comfy place to sit poolside. I’ve always wanted those beautiful Pottery Barn outdoor chaise loungers but I was never willing to spend …

Years ago I read an article, or maybe it was a Facebook post, that pointed out that kids become spoiled not when they get a lot of stuff, but when they stop being grateful for the stuff that they have. Well, during Coronovirus Times™ my husband and I realized we were finding our eight-year-old in …

There is a new stroller on the block that we think you need to know about. Contours debuted their Element Stroller recently, and while it is super luxury, it is also SO versatile. It’s a single. It’s a double. It’s a single or double travel system. Looking for a single or double pram? Yep, the …

Toddlerhood is a time full of changes and new things. Not only is your little one starting to better understand the people, places and things around him… he’s now experiencing happy dreams, night terrors, new emotions, understanding and forming fears, figuring out cause and effect… all things that can overwhelm a tiny little being; especially …

It’s been hard watching as COVID-19 takes away parts of my daughter’s life piece by piece. First it was school and church and friends and playdates and ballet. Then it was her trips to Camp GrammyPapa and Camp Grandma this summer. Then they closed the pool for the season. And then they finally cancelled sleep-away …

Do you have some outdoor, wood furniture that has seen better days? Maybe it’s faded? The paint is chipping? Warping? Do you think it’s beyond repair? Don’t fret because Mr. Gizmo is back with another home project and this time he is showing you how easy it is to refinish outdoor, wood furniture. Today, he …

The weekend is the best time to treat our families to a big batch of mouth-watering pancakes for breakfast. I’m such a big pancake-lover that many of my dinners in college turned out to be pancakes. They are easy to make and by adding ingredients and tweaking the recipes, you can make a different kind …

Dad Gizmo is back with another great dad review! This year we decided to splurge on his Father’s Day gift a little early and gifted him a brand new Yeti Tundra 45 Cooler at the beginning of June so that he could start using it right away. This is a cooler that he has been …

Like so many others I spent much of the spring learning how to bake with a sourdough start. It was a learning curve to say the least. I had some major wins (this recipe!) and some major losses (some very tragic donuts). I’m still very much a beginner, but this recipe for crumb-topped sourdough rhubarb …

Whether you’re planning a family get-together, the neighborhood block party, or you just want to be prepared to entertain your kids and everyone else’s while you wait for fireworks to start (seriously, why can’t the Fourth of July be in winter when it gets dark sooner), this list of Fourth of July party games is …

Need a quiet activity? Perler beads. Stuck at home? Perler beads. Want to practice fine motor skills? You guessed it! Have a kiddo with a creative flair? Hop over to Amazon now to stock up on supplies! Basically, if you haven’t the plunge into the world of perler beads, you’re missing out! This craft can …

My best friend is expecting a baby and I am in the beginning stages of planning a baby shower for her. Baby showers are a lot of work but so much fun! So long as you plan ahead and have some great food on hand, you’ll be golden. So if you’re about to throw a …