As you search through salad ideas, many “specialty” salads are more seasonal. Then you get lucky and find that one “specialty” salad that just seems to be good for all seasons and all holidays. THIS is that salad! Have you tried classic broccoli salad? If not, let me tell you that this is one of […]
If you are anything like me, you are always working with different cookie recipes….all year long….but incessantly during the holidays! We always love our tried and true recipes over the holidays ~ iced Christmas cookies, lemon bars, skillet cookies, homemade fudge, snowball cookies, and nut cups are some of our favorites! However, we also love […]
We have all heard of Secret Santa. There are so many different situations that Secret Santa is used…in the workplace, at church, family gatherings, clubs, schools…basically where there is a group of people there is potential for this fun activity! However, as is the norm with Mimi (that’s me ), I like to change it […]
It’s hard to think about the holidays and NOT think about all of the delicious seasonal cookies and treats. When you scour Pinterest alone you see tons of Christmas cookie recipes….but who has time to bake all of them? This is where a Christmas Cookie Exchange with a wine pairing (cookie and wine pairing…who knew?) […]
Birthdays deserve to be a BIG celebration. Deciding on the theme is the starting point to planning the perfect party for your special kiddo! Max always chooses a theme that makes DIY creating a lot of fun….this year was no exception. He LOVES karate so a Ninja Themed Birthday Party won for birthday #5 for […]
Stir fry is such a versatile dish that you can easily cater to the tastebuds of whoever you are entertaining. There are hardly any veggies or meat options that won’t pair well for this dish. Chicken and beef seem to be the standard, however pork and seafood are both great options as well. One of […]
How do I know these are favorite books for kids you might ask? Well…we attended a baby shower for my niece, Olivia. She lives in a different state than all of the attendees of the shower. Therefore, gifts were mailed directly to her home. (That could get a little crazy getting all those gifts home, […]
I’m in awe! I really don’t know how else to sum up my feelings after reading, “I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy. My first thoughts go to the old saying, “You never know what goes on behind closed doors.” While I have learned this to be true as I have gotten older, this […]
Becoming a grandparent is exactly everything “they” said it would be….am I right? My husband would jump in at this moment and ask, “Who are they?” I’ve never been able to come up with a witty answer to that question, however, “they” were right! Being a grandparent is THE BEST! The only downside is […]
Blogging about fun ideas to do for and with kids all year round is the best! There are not enough days in the year to share all the ideas that bring joy to a child’s face. Memories still flood my mind of finding creative ways to bring fun to my children’s lives when they were […]
