To see Part 1 of Exploring the Grand Canyon (planning and Hermits Rest), click here. In this section I am going to focus on the Yavapai Lodge and Cafeteria in the Grand Canyon. When we were planning our trip, we went back and forth about staying in the park or staying in Tusayan, a city […]
Skinny Hot Chocolate Ice Cream
We love Hot Chocolate at our house, however as the weather warms up we always want something cold to cool off with. So when I saw the Jet-Puffed Mallow Bits at the grocery store I knew that I had to try to make Hot Chocolate Ice Cream. This ice cream is so yummy! And my […]
Restaurant.com Dinner and a Movie for only $28 #SummerBlockbusterEvent
Disclosure: I was provided with a promotional item from the vendor in exchange for promoting this promotion. All opinions are, as always, my own. With summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect opportunity to spend more time as a family. One great summer activity is taking in a summer blockbuster movie and having dinner together before or […]
Outdoor Play: Washing Station
After a winter of sitting outside, S’s sand/water table and toys were looking very dirty! Not to mention the sand had been rained on a couple times and was due to be switched out. So, I asked S if she wanted to help me wash the toys and of course she said yes. I emptied […]
Exploring the Grand Canyon Part 1 – Planning a Trip and Hermits Rest
One of the seven natural wonders of the world…the Grand Canyon. When we were planning our trip to Arizona, there was no doubt in my mind that we were going to the Grand Canyon; a first for all of us. The National Parks Service website has a wealth of information on it and I used […]
Birthday Party: Doc McStuffins
I don’t know about you but we enjoy watching Doc McStuffins at our house and love to doctor our stuffed animals. Therefore it was no surprise that S chose Doc McStuffins as the theme for her 4th birthday party. I ordered purple pom poms and paper lanterns from Paper Lantern Store. I used pink and […]
10 Things Currently
I love to capture our lives currently. A quick snapshot. One way to do this is with a list of items happening in my life right now. Below is my list: Currently…. watching | scrapbooking videos, Disney Junior (yes, I end up watching too) listening to | John Legend – All of Me eating | […]
Ocean Small World
S has been talking about wanting to take a trip to the beach – specifically Orange Beach, which we visited about two years ago. So, it was only appropriate that our next small world play be ocean. We had some sand in our water/sand table that I pushed to one side and then S […]
Tips for Entertaining Your Toddler on an Airplane or Road Trip
Do you fear taking your children on long plane rides or road trips? Wondering how you are going to be able to entertain them while stuck in a seat? It doesn’t have to be scary, below are some ideas and tips for entertaining your kids on a trip. I know that this tip is not […]
Shredded Chicken in the Crock-Pot
After a long day, I want to be able to put together a quick healthy meal for my family. My secret is shredded chicken– it is so versatile. I use shredded chicken in everything from enchiladas to BBQ chicken sandwiches I buy a large package of fresh, boneless, skinless chicken breasts. I especially love […]