Last month we hosted a “help us build our backyard fence in exchange for a delicious BBQ” party. Thankfully, we had some wonderful friends who joined us and at the end of a long day we circled around the kitchen table for a delicious spread of summer favorites. The star of the show was this …

This summer I’ve tried to start many of our days off with a fruit and veggie packed smoothie. It’s a refreshing breakfast and a fulling way to kickoff the day. Problem is, a few days I’ve gone a little too heavy on the veggie and it has made my kids scowl a bit when I …

In the summer, we love to have brownie parties and today we teamed up with Pillsbury to have the best brownie party ever! As a family, we bake brownies and have fun creating our own favorite, individual brownie creations. This summer, it’s even easier now that Pillsbury introduced their new Place & Bake Brownies. The …

Has the B word been uttered in your house lately? B-O-R-E-D. As in, “Mooooooooooom, I’m booooooooorrreeddddddddd.” It’s usually accompanied with an eye roll and a dramatic fall on the floor. Or a plea for screen time. Which, yes, I cave to sometimes, but honestly, there is so much to do in life … boredom should …

It’s Lightning Safety Week and I’m here with ten tips to keep you safe in a thunderstorm. I’ll get you started with a surprising one. When I was growing up, my mom always told me it wasn’t safe to take a bath when there was lightning outside. I caught myself saying the same thing to …

Yesterday we took a look at red, white and blue desserts, and today we’re focusing on drinks! From kids to grown-ups, we’ve rounded up some fun and patriotic drinks for you here! Patriotic Drinks for 4th of July Kid Friendly Layered Mocktail- In Katrina’s Kitchen. Here’s a fun mocktail for your kids to enjoy, complete with …

If you live near Las Vegas or are planning a trip there this summer, I have a fun, family-friendly activity suggestion that’s totally worth the ticket cost: The Tournament of Kings dinner and show at Excalibur! Usually when you think Vegas and the Strip, “family friendly” isn’t the first thing coming to your mind. But …

This year I committed to making more art projects with my kids. It’s something that often falls off my radar, because really, who has time for art with school assignments, chores, and extracurricular activities? Well, I decided that enough was enough! Art was going to be a priority for our family! When we craft and …

Schooooools out for the summer! But, now what? The days of summer always go smoother in my home with some kind of routine. A chore chart. A system for earning screen time. A fun countdown to any trips we’re taking. A daily rest time. A plan to get outdoors. As much as my kids and …

Holidays mean treats for everyone! There are so many amazing dessert ideas that are festive and perfect for 4th of July and today we’re sharing some of our favorites. Some are easy enough that you can even get your little ones to help to get them in the happy spirit! Enjoy! Patriotic Hand Pies From A Picket Fence.  …

I’ve always loved sandwiches. But not really homemade ones. For some reason sandwiches just always taste better at a restaurant, right? WRONG. Homemade sandwiches can absolutely be delicious. You just have to get out of the meat and cheese rut. Special sandwiches need a sauce. They need good bread. Often, in my opinion, they need …

Summer is all about road trips. Whether you’re driving to Disney World, making your way to summer camp, or heading to a big family reunion, chances are high that you’re going to spending some quality time in the car. Now some people are fully in Camp No Screen Time in the car (I have some …