With nearly the entire country stuck inside, people seem to be making bread like crazy! My Cream Cheese Banana Bread is going crazy on Pinterest. Finding Debra's Poppyseed Bread and my Fruity Pebbles Breakfast Bread are both doing really well, too. Because bread is such a big deal, I thought now would be a great time to share my easy Cinnamon Roll ... Read More about Easy Cinnamon Roll Bread Recipe – No Yeast or Kneading Required
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Mini Harry Potter Potions Craft for Harry Potter Day
Today, May 2, is Harry Potter Day!! To celebrate, I'm sharing a Mini Harry Potter Potions Craft. The potion bottles don't do anything - they are really just decoration. That said, they are stunning! If you set them in a window, they catch the light perfectly for an even prettier decoration. **Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate ... Read More about Mini Harry Potter Potions Craft for Harry Potter Day
Virtual Gift Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week
When we headed into Spring Break, the last thing my kids and I were expecting finishing off the school year from home. It's been a tough transition from in-school learning to distance learning. My oldest is missing his social time and my youngest is missing the structure & the routine of a regular classroom. That said, teachers are working even ... Read More about Virtual Gift Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week
Drive Thru at the San Antonio Zoo for Socially Distant Fun
Load up the car with your small herd family and head the San Antonio Zoo for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: Drive Thru Zoo! Families will have the chance to see the zoo while it's closed from the comfort, safety and security of their own vehicle. Guests have not been able to tour the zoo on four wheels since there were carts led by donkeys ... Read More about Drive Thru at the San Antonio Zoo for Socially Distant Fun
Skillet BBQ Coca Cola Chicken: Easy Family-Friendly Recipe
I spent a ton of time with my grandparents but even as often as I saw them, it wasn't enough. Each summer I'd go up for about a week and spend time with my grandparents doing as much or as little as we wanted. Grandpa & I walked the 3-ish miles to their park and home. Grandma and I would sew or cook. The three of us would watch TV or go to the ... Read More about Skillet BBQ Coca Cola Chicken: Easy Family-Friendly Recipe
5 Ways to Help Kids Manage Anxiety
This is a guest post by Tim Jordan, M.D. Kids today not only experience anxiety due to peer and societal pressures, but now they have to mix COVID-19 worries into their stew of doubt, stress, fear and depression. But there is a way for adults to help kids through this difficult time, and it comes from offering the right kind of support that ... Read More about 5 Ways to Help Kids Manage Anxiety
Cricut Explore Air 2 Giveaway – Mint Green Available at Michael’s
Last year, I got my very first Cricut Explore Air 2. I wasn't sure I really needed it but I was so excited to start using the crafting machine! I've used the machine to make so many fun projects - t-shirts, wall art, lanterns and more. I think every person - crafty or not - should have this tool in their home. I'm so excited to partner with Cricut ... Read More about Cricut Explore Air 2 Giveaway – Mint Green Available at Michael’s
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe – An Easy Dinner Recipe
Over the last few weeks, it's seemed like I've been cooking 18 meals a day and I'm kind of over it! I was never one to make extremely complicated dishes but I think my recipes have gotten even easier since I'm cooking so many meals a week now. Creamy Chicken Spaghetti only calls for 6 ingredients and, odds are, you have most of them in your kitchen ... Read More about Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Recipe – An Easy Dinner Recipe
DIY Coronavirus Birthday Cake for Quarantine Celebrations
James turns 16 tomorrow! It's hard to believe I have a child old enough to DRIVE but I do. Needless to say, all his big birthday plans went out the window the minute Spring Break turned into distance learning which turned into self-quarantining. But celebrating a 16th birthday is a big deal - even when you are stuck at home. James has a silly ... Read More about DIY Coronavirus Birthday Cake for Quarantine Celebrations
The Nuff by Veronica Waldrop – A Book for All Ages
I am a sucker for children's books but when that book encourages authenticity, resilience and self-assurance, I can guarantee it'll have a place on my book shelf. My kids are "too old" for children's books but I still have a book case full of the good ones to loan out to friends & family members. 'The Nuff' has earned a prominent place in my ... Read More about The Nuff by Veronica Waldrop – A Book for All Ages