water balloon games

Idea #12- Water Balloon Battle – Kids vs. Parents

Play is part of family life and we believe that it should be a part of every day. We need to remember sometimes we need to set aside making dinner or cleaning up and get out there and play with our kids.  We think you should always pick play over dusting because time with your […] Read more…

Halloween candy containers

Make Candy Containers from Recyclables

One of the things I like most about Halloween night is giving out the goods to the kids who come Trick or Treating.  So, we dreamed up these cute candy containers from some of our recycled coffee containers.  They double as spooky decorations and hold candy too.  Although we ended up making a black cat, […] Read more…

diy foam bow and arrow

Fun and Games With Pool Noodles

Now that the weather is cooperating for outside play, it’s time we start thinking about some family fun and games.  The best fun, of course, is spur of the moment fun and since we have a very large extended family, we are always up for fun!  So any outdoor game or activity that is free, […] Read more…

stuffing muffins

Stuffing Muffins Recipe

At my house, any type of muffin is a hit.  So when we were thinking recipes to make for Fall, we decided to try making an old standby, stuffing, into a muffin.  Kristin is the whiz in the kitchen and the recipe is her creation.  Her addition of apple in these muffins makes them especially […] Read more…

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