Does anyone love York Peppermint Patties like I do? Two days ago, I had to refrain from eating the last of those yummy patties from my son's remaining Easter candy. I seriously love mint and chocolate anything. Did you know it is easy to make your own homemade Peppermint Patties? So easy... Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe Ingredients ½ Cup Butter, softened 7 oz. Marshmallow crème 1 teas. Peppermint Extract 1 teas. Vanilla Extract 5 Cups Powdered Sugar 1 pkg. (24 … [Read more...]
Getting Started Vegetable Gardening
Vegetable gardening is a great way to grow your own food while still learning about the plants and their needs. Setting up a garden does take some time and commitment, but it's not a lot of time and energy once you get the garden planted. There is a lot of prep that you can do to ensure that you grow healthy vegetables that are able to resist fungus and pests. [Tweet "Use this guide to help you get a vegetable garden started this weekend."] Vegetable Gardening 101 Choosing a Garden … [Read more...]
Printable Military Care Package List and Gift Ideas
Did you know that Armed Forces Day is May 16th? President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. The single day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department … [Read more...]
Easily Donate to the March of Dimes this Year
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Kmart & March of Dimes. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Did you know that Kmart was the top partner working for the awesome charity March of Dimes? I didn't know that until recently. March of Dimes supports the health of moms and babies - so I am very interested, as a mother, in this charity. In fact, in 2014 alone, $11 million was donated to the March of Dimes March for … [Read more...]
Christian Sports Theme Treat Bag Topper
I have some great memories of Vacation Bible School in the summer, or VBS, as a child. Did you go to VBS as a kid?We have worked with many churches now that my husband is in ministry that have had AMAZING VBS programs full of children. I haven't seen a Sports Themed VBS until recently. Will you be hosting a sports themed birthday party or VBS this Summer? If so, then here is a fun and easy printable treat bag topper for you! Christian Sports Theme Treat Bag Topper The back of the treat … [Read more...]
Travel: Five Florida Foods You Must Try
What do you imagine when you think of Florida? Golf courses? Disneyland? Many people would say oranges as Florida’s warm climate has made it the largest citrus producer in the United States. Yet beyond the humble orange there is a surprising range of tasty cuisine in the sunshine state. Culinary influences come from Latin America, the Caribbean as well as other parts of the southern United States. Here are some five great Florida foods to whet your appetite: 1. Bean Salad Bean Salads are a … [Read more...]
It’s over 65 in Washington: Take out the Water Table!
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. We have been getting beautifully warm weather here in Western Washington. I am loving it! But even more so, my kids have been loving it. Every day they've been playing outside and having a great time. This last week, we were over 65° for a few days so my awesome husband put together the new water table. How has the weather been this Spring for you? About Anchors Away Pirate Ship Creative play and active play come together in … [Read more...]
