This season have a DIY Indoor Snowball Fight with your family by making your own snowballs using homemade pom-poms with this simple tutorial. Several years ago my daughter and I had an indoor snowball fight using all of daddy’s socks balled up into a “snowball”. Both of us had a blast, so when I found […]
Why You Should Take a 7+ Night Disney Cruise
With so many choices when it comes to Disney cruising, let me share with you why you should take a 7+ night Disney Cruise. It should come as no surprise that we love cruising with Disney Cruise Line. We have taken 6 Disney Cruises in the last 5 years and none of them have been […]
DIY Christmas Sign
Making a DIY wood sign is easier to than you might think! Here’s a great tutorial for how you can make your own wood Christmas sign for your home. Disclosure: My Big Fat Happy Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites […]
Flying International with Norwegian Air
Everything you need to know about flying internationally with the low fare airline Norwegian Air. This past summer my family flew from Paris, France to Orlando, Florida on Norwegian Air’s 787 Dreamliner. The economy cabin has a 3-3-3 configuration with each seat having its own seatback entertainment system. We found the seats to be extremely […]
Chocolate Covered Shortbread Cookies and Mexican Hot Chocolate
This post is sponsored by McCormick® but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Do your favorite holiday memories revolve around annual family traditions? I know mine do! At the center of almost all of our family traditions is food. From driving around looking at lights to reading holiday books to entertaining guests […]
25 Activities to do with Your Family to Countdown to Christmas
Let’s take back the true meaning of Christmas this holiday season and spend time together with your family. I am sharing 25 inexpensive activities to do with your family as you countdown to Christmas this year. I am sharing below 25 fun ways/activities to help you spend time together as a family this holiday season. You […]
Cherry Pie
This easy and delicious cherry pie has a flaky crust that is filled with homemade cherry pie filling. It is bursting with cherry flavor that’s both sweet and tart. We are heading into pie season with Thanksgivings approaching! What is your favorite pie? I really love pumpkin and apple, but I’ve grown a love for this homemade […]
Alsace – Colmar and Strasbourg, France
Picture-perfect towns are located throughout the Alsace region of France including Colmar and Strasbourg. They are filled with half-timbered houses, overflowing flower pots, and lovely street cafes and look like they were plucked right out of a fairytale. The Alsace region in France which shares its border with Germany along the Riene River looks like […]
DIY Advent Calendar
This fun and easy to assemble DIY advent calendar helps to build the anticipation and countdown to Christmas. December 1st is a little less than one month away! It’s definitely time to start planning your advent calendar before the hustle and bustle of the holidays sneaks up on you! I am sharing an easy and […]
55 Disney Cruise Tips
The best secrets and Disney Cruise tips to help you and your family enjoy your trip. Disney Cruise ships have something for everyone! They are perfect for families with kids – whether they are little or big, but it’s also great for adults! There are so many activities to do aboard, along with ports to […]