With a stalk similar to celery, it’s amazing to me that someone once thought to bake with rhubarb. But, they did, and boy am I thankful … rhubarb is such a sweet treat! A dessert made from a vegetable? Yep! That’s rhubarb! If you’ve ever harvested rhubarb you know that it comes in mass quantities. …

You guys know how much I love bizarre holidays, right? Well, I happened to learn that July 27 was Take Your Pants for a Walk Day. Aside from completely cracking me up, this holiday got me thinking that it’s a great excuse to get my family active in honor of the day: “Come on, everyone! …

It all started with Twig and Vine‘s growing kindness hashtag on Instagram #growingkindness. Growing kindness is the idea that simple things we grow can bring great joy to those around us. Things like veggies from our garden, shared wild berries, and little bouquets of blooms. Anything, big or small, can bring a smile to a …

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 …