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Letter I Craft: I is for Igloo (Letter of the Week Crafts)

Keeping in the theme of all things chilly, our latest letter of the week craft is the Letter I craft! I is for Igloo! Last week we made hot chocolate with our H Craft for kids so this week is another great one for learning about or thinking about colder weather! Letter I Craft: I […]

Pack the Perfect Pool Bag to Celebrate Summer Days Together

Holidays

We were excited to partner with Toyota for some fun 4th of July plans until Mother Nature made plans of her own! While our Independence Day outdoor plans might have been foiled, we still got in some great summer fun and perfected the art of packing the perfect pool bag! Thank you again to Toyota […]

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe Packs the Flavor!

Appetizers

We’re trying to add more vegetables to our meals. I find myself getting stuck in a rut when it comes to side dishes. But this easy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus recipe has been a great addition to our meals! We’ve enjoyed it with steaks from the grill, oven baked chicken, and I’ve even paired them with […]

How to Make Slime Without Borax (Striped Slime!)

Crafts & DIY

We’re huge fans of slime in our house! But this mom is not a fan of Borax. Most slime recipes use something like Borax, saline solution, laundry detergent, liquid starch, etc. You have to figure out which ingredients you’re comfortable with. Learning how to make slime without Borax is easy to do! We’ve got the […]