Every year on St. Patrick's Day we try to make everything as green and rainbow as we can get! We are not Irish, but the kids totally look forward to our "green" day! It is always fun when we have days, like St. Patrick's Day, that can be something fun and different away from the norm. At dinner … [Read more...]
Kiwi, Spinach Shamrock Smoothie
We love making smoothies at our house. Probably because it is hot here for 10 months out of the year so it is a way for us to cool down! I love adding spinach to our smoothies because it is a great way to get extra veggies, and the bonus is the kids don't even know it's there! As St. Patrick's … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Snack Mix
Yesterday when I was at Target I found this cute heart and O's cereal. Being a sucker for all things holiday, and this holiday being hearts, it was calling my name to put it in a snack mix! So that is where it ended up....in my Valentine's Day Snack Mix! I thought this would be fun to have … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Tea and Fondue Party
This post contains my affiliate links. Thanks for your support! This is a fun tradition I started several years back when I just had my two girls. The Valentine's Day I started this my Fireman was working so I wanted something to do with the girls that we could make into a fun tradition! So … [Read more...]
Heart Shaped Breakfast Sandwiches
I have always loved making all the holidays special for the kids. Just by adding a few decorations and fun food it can make that time of year seem so much more exciting! At our house as we get closer to Valentine's Day we are all about red, pink, love, and hearts! So it is always fun to see what … [Read more...]
Friday at the Fire Station ~ New Years Eve Party at Home
We are totally stay at home type New Years Eve people. We love not having to drive anywhere and we just have fun making our own memories and traditions at home. Being the holiday lover that I am, this does not by any means mean that we ignore the night! Some years my fireman is working so it is … [Read more...]
Friday at the Fire Station~ Blessings From Our Family to Yours
This post contains my affiliate links. Wishing everyone a blessed Christmas and New Year! Every year we love getting our family pictures taken for Christmas cards, and also to have yearly updated pictures of the kids and family. We have been using the same photographer for the … [Read more...]
Candy Cane Kiss Popcorn
This Christmas season I have been loving all things candy cane and peppermint! So out of my obsession for those Hershey's Candy Cane Kisses, I came up with Candy Cane Kiss Popcorn. The. best. thing. ever.....if you love Candy Cane Kisses like I do! So first I popped up some popcorn in … [Read more...]
French Toast Casserole
I can't believe Christmas will be here this Sunday! This month has gone by so fast. I was just getting my grocery list ready for everything I need for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. My mom hosts Christmas Eve with a big spread so I just bring a dish to share. For Christmas Day at my house my … [Read more...]
Homemade Sugar Cookies
This post contains my affiliate links. Every EOE (Eve of Eve) or Christmas Eve Eve as we call it around here we make our traditional sugar cookies! This is the best recipe and makes the softest, fluffiest sugar cookies. Seriously, if there happens to be any left a week later they are still … [Read more...]
Candy Cane Reindeer Craft
When I was little I remember my mom and Grandma making these cute little candy cane reindeers. They are so simple but they can add such a fun touch to your tree, gift, or they make a cute centerpiece! You will need candy canes, brown pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and craft glue. Take … [Read more...]
10 Family Christmas Traditions
This post contains my affiliate links. I love everything about this season! The decorating, baking, music, lights, and most of all celebrating the birth of Jesus. I love traditions and making memories with my kids. I pray that this will be a time that they will always cherish too! I thought I … [Read more...]