I am usually itching to get out in my garden even before all of the snow is melted, and this year is no different. On a recent trip to the store I found myself with more than a dozen packets of vegetable and flower seeds in my cart. The only problem with this is that when I got home, I had to figure out where to put my seed packets for a month while I wait for the soil temperature to rise.
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It’s time to take a break from the daily grind and plan some much needed travel. Whether you’re planning a spring break or already gearing up for summer camping trips, it’s best to know how to protect your home while you’re away. The last thing you want to do is worry about intruders or a home emergency like a basement or laundry room flooding to greet you when you return.
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I love planting and I love being creative so I had a ton of fun looking for some creative ways to plant a garden.
Every other year, I have planted a garden plot that is about 50 feet wide and 100 feet long. Now that all of my kids are grown and gone though, it hardly seems necessary — especially since we spend a lot of time at our cabin during the summer months. I figured I would try to make my planting somewhat portable this year and that is what inspired me to search out all of these ideas. Of course, not all of these amazing DIY projects are portable, but they are all creative!
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If you are looking for something to bake that will immediately brighten your day and make you think of spring and summer, try making these simple strawberry lemonade cupcakes. While they might not look simple, they are… Because they are made using a dressed up box of lemon cake mix and topped with an easy-to-make, homemade buttercream frosting.
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The last time I walked through my favorite craft store, I noticed that they had an entire aisle devoted to adorable items you could use in a fairy garden. I wanted to buy at least one of each thing! I did manage too drag myself away without any of it once I convinced myself I could make a fairy garden using stuff I already had at home.
If you are hoping to serve a special themed snack on Dr. Seuss’ birthday (March 2nd) or want to plan a themed meal to go along with a Seuss book, check out all of these amazing recipes. You can make everything from green egg cookies to a Cat in the Hat Pizza.
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While it is usually easy to get the kids excited about going back to school by taking them shopping and organizing all of the things they need for the first day, it is not usually as easy to get them excited about the lunch you make them. I don’t know about your kids, but mine always seemed a lot more interested in buying a school lunch than bringing a lunch from home. Continue reading
Of course, when I say school lunch box safety I am not talking about the box itself being dangerous. What I am referring to is keeping the food safe after it is packed in the lunch box. When you are choosing food for your kid’s school lunches, you might be more focused on finding food that is easy too pack or that your kids will eat; but you should also keep in mind how you can keep the food safe until your kids sit down at the lunch table. Continue reading
I am always looking for a reason to celebrate… especially if it involves being able to bake and eat cupcakes! While some might not think back-to-school time is a great reason to have a party, I think it is a perfect excuse.
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I almost missed it! July is National Ice Cream month and things have been so busy around my house that I almost missed it. Whew, that was close!
One of my favorite ice cream treats is an ice cream sandwich. I like them in all shapes, flavors, and sizes. I have only ever tried store bought (or restaurant made) ice cream sandwiches. I thought in honor of National Ice Cream Month perhaps I would try to make my own ice cream sandwich. Here are some fun and unique ones I have found around the Web.
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