The rest of the country is starting to catch up to the south in terms of weather. The heat is on! Sometimes, the only thing I think my kids love more than their tablets is swimming. We spend much of our time outside once it is warm enough to swim--and we don't just stay in the pool. Gardening, playing games, drawing with chalk, and just having fun outside is much more … [Read more...]
Strawberry Banana Yogurt Ice Pop
Summer in Florida is in full swing. Sure the kids are still in school for a couple more weeks, but the heat and humidity are setting in. So...it's frozen ice pops season! Today we are sharing our recipe for Strawberry Banana Yogurt Ice Pops. The kids and I love to make frozen pops together. Popsicles are one of the components in my parenting toolkit, my daughter went … [Read more...]
The sweet sunny-side of life on Family Fun Friday
Fun in the sun is the reason I love living in Florida! We spend most of our days outside during the warmer months. There are so many opportunities for learning outdoors. It's a great way to spend family time together. This week I am thinking of a sunny side of life on Family Fun Friday. I picked frozen treats and sweet eats, as well as a couple of crafts that brighten our … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy DIY Owl Burlap Wall Art
As I walk through home stores and craft stores, I sometimes get annoyed at all the burlap home decor pieces I see. I am obsessed with burlap decor but am also just a teensy bit frugal. I have a difficult time spending money on trinkets or decor because, frankly, we like to go on family vacations. We'd go monthly if we could afford it. It irks me that burlap … [Read more...]
Easy Popsicle Recipe: Mandarin Orange Spritzer
It's time to really "use" frozen popsicles. Beads of sweat pop up on the bridge of my nose when I step from the coolness of my air conditioned house into the Florida humidity. Homemade ice pops are a necessity in the south! And as we near the end of the school year, I can hear my kids sniffling. We can't have that. Summer colds suck! I like to make sure my children get … [Read more...]