This time of year, we always have tomatoes and cucumbers in the fridge. The last few weeks at church, someone has been bringing a tomato cucumber salad for potluck. And I LOVE it. This fresh summer salad is so easy to make. Do you like salads in the summer? They are my go-to -- I eat a variety of salads in the summer. If you haven't tried this one, make it. It's so easy! I really do love fresh tomatoes as well. There's nothing like buying a fresh tomato from my local organic farm. It's … [Read more...]
Disney Descendants Birthday Party – (Desecendants 3 is Available on DVD!)
When Descendants first came out on the Disney Channel it was a hit for my Tween girl. She was a fan from the start. I shared free party printables here on the blog, and I still get consistent traffic from that blog post. Do you have a Disney Descendants fan in the house? About Disney Descendants 3 This highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie continues the contemporary saga of good versus evil as the teenage daughters and sons of Disney's most infamous villains - - Mal, … [Read more...]
Visit Mount Rainier with Kids for the Day
It always amazing me how many great attractions and sights that I have not been to in my own state. I grew up here in Washington and there is still so much that I haven't experienced. It is exciting to be able to experience them now with my own family. To see these places with not only my eyes, but in the eyes of my kids. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. It's truly a must see place -- and a National Park to cross … [Read more...]
Space Toys for Kids from Playmobil
Nate's Space Artwork - 1st Grade Nate recently completed 1st grade with a unit in Space. We've been reading a devotional book in the evenings with many devotions about Space. He's hooked. So the kids space toys from Playmobil could not have come at a better time. He is so excited to put together their Mars Space Station. At 7 years old, he's the perfect age for it. He still needs help putting it all together, but thankfully, daddy loves putting together these sets too. If you kid loves … [Read more...]
Animal Crackers Recipe Perfect for Watching Dumbo!
Sarah and Matthew at 2 Geeks Who Eat (the intersection of food and pop culture) blog created this fun Animal Crackers Recipe just in time for the release of Dumbo on Blu-ray. I love how easy it is to make circus animal crackers at home. This is a semi-homemade recipe that is perfect for the kids to help with. I know my own kids would love to make this at home. Animal Crackers Ingredients 16 oz bag of Animal Crackers1 package Peanut Butter MeltablesRed and Blue Sugar Crystal … [Read more...]
Print this Tracker for Your Kids’ Summer Reading Challenge
Reading is a requirement in our house. Thankfully, both of my kids love to read. Well, Isabella loves reading books. Nate still loves being read to. What's funny is, Nate is a better reader at 7 than Bella was. But, he prefers to be read to. Do you have book lovers in your house? Our local public library is our friend this summer. It's so lovely to visit and check out stacks of books. I've even added a library app and been checking out audio books for me. I just need to make more … [Read more...]
Captain Marvel Party Ideas (Free Activity Downloads!)
About Captain Marvel Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that introduces the MCU’s first stand-alone, female-franchise title character—Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel. When we first meet Danvers, she already possesses her superhero powers, having left her earthly life behind and become a member of an intergalactic elite Kree military team called Starforce, led by their enigmatic commander, … [Read more...]