F - A - L - L ----F - I - N - D - S We made it through another week! It is finally Friday and with yesterday being the first day of Fall, summer is officially over. The weather is starting to cool and we are already making plans for fun with Halloween just over a month away and the holidays right around the corner. Even though it doesn't get very cool here in Florida, there are still lots of things to look forward to this Fall. Today's finds are sure to help you enjoy the new season, ... read more
80+ Easy Slow Cooker Recipes by Type
Anyone else here feeling overwhelmed with all things fall? We thought that life was going to get easier once the kids went off to school, but then we started volunteering for things and became involved in fall sports, PTA, class trips and lots of homework. We are busy and I don't have time to prepare elaborate meals for dinner, so I asked some fellow food bloggers to send me their favorite tried and true easy recipes using the slow cooker, and boy they delivered. We've categorized them by ... read more
New Finds for Busy Moms
. Summer sure did fly by. We moved into our new home and the kids have been in school for a few weeks already. We're just getting into the groove, getting accustomed to our new place, school and after-school activities. We want our house to feel like a home, our families to be nourished, our brains to be fed and just for all of us to feel our best. This list aims to help with all that. Hope your find it useful too! ... read more
Super Simple Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Last Sunday I hosted my daughter's family birthday celebration. For her 9th birthday she requested an ice cream cake. I have seen people make them using ice cream sandwiches but after reading through some of the instructions online, I decided to put my own twist on this idea and it was such a success that I knew I had to document the process and share with you all. This is such an easy dessert treat to make and unlike baking a cake/cupcakes it doesn't require you to dirty a lot of bowls and pans ... read more
Burlap Seashell Wreath
Post contains my affiliate links. Originally published April 22, 2015. My house is full of craft supplies and half-finished projects. Case in point, a roll of burlap I purchased during an after Christmas sale for 90% off. I knew I wanted to do something with it, I just didn't know what at the time. While shopping for craft supplies I remembered the burlap and used my trusty phone to access the internet to search for ideas. I don't know how I survived without a smart phone in the past. It ... read more
Easy Fruit Tart
This is my favorite dessert to bring to a barbecue or any occasion that falls during summer due to the abundance of sweet fruit during the season. Fancy fruit tarts like this one sell for around $20 in the supermarket or bakery. It is as pleasing to the eye as it is your taste buds. Don’t be intimidated – anyone can make this yummy dessert. The first step is to gather your favorite delicious fresh fruit such as strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, mandarins. You will need a tart pan with a ... read more
Friday Finds: Problem Solvers
. I can shop day and night but there is nothing I like more than a product that actually solves a problem or fulfills a specific need. Each of the products in this weeks list of finds does just that. We hope you like the list and let us know in the comments if you've found any great new products that are part of the solution to a problem. Problem Solvers What's your favorite problem solving product? ... read more
Friday Finds for Rainy Days + Giveaway!
Since we moved south it's hardly ever rainy. At least not for an entire day. In Florida, we tend to get some severe but quick moving storms. We are definitely learning to stay inside on hot summer days though so that's sort of the same thing, right? Whatever your reason for being indoors, we have found a few fun new games and activities to keep everyone busy and entertained when we can't be outdoors. Scan to the bottom of the post to enter the giveaway! Enter to win a digital ... read more
Kids Crafts Using Everyday Household Items
Let's face it, being at home for two months straight is not easy for children. We have been trying to break up the monotony by baking and crafting, but I only have so many of my own ideas. We are featuring the below blogger submissions in the hope that we'll help other families get creative without having to make a trip to the craft supply store. Edible Gummy Bear Slime Duck Tape Bracelets Tie Dye Coffee Filter Flowers Recycled Container Herb Garden Toilet ... read more
Friday Finds to Kick off Summer
. . . It's almost officially summer -- HOORAY! My kids have been done with school for a few weeks, so we are already in summer mode around here. Are your kids on summer break yet? There's something about summer. I love to shop all year, but I go even harder during this season. Due to nicer weather and more things to do - and more time to do it, I suppose. We love these latest finds and hope you do too, and let us know in the comments: Have you discovered any great summer finds lately? Summer ... read more
