The school year is over, summer has begun, and life with two teenagers feels like its own unique season. Somewhere between growing independence and family traditions, I'm learning to appreciate the ordinary moments that make these summers so special.
Tag: summer
Lemon Blueberry Summer Treat
Lemon Blueberry Summer Treat Ingredients: Lemon Yogurt Graham Crackers Blueberries Instructions: Spoon some lemon yogurt into the bottom of a glass or bowl (doesn't need to be fancy. But, it can be made to look fancy if you use some cute glasses). Crumble up some graham crackers and add a little on top of the… Continue reading Lemon Blueberry Summer Treat
Summer Bucket Lists…and Still Time For God
Caper Well, friends, it's already July! How is your summer going? We have had a summer full of  slippahs (flip flops), sunscreen lathering, sandy bottoms, scraped knees, library visits, hikes, movies and capering about! Summertime is my favorite time of the year! Even in Hawaii where it's summer 365 days a year! There's just something… Continue reading Summer Bucket Lists…and Still Time For God
Prepping Easy Grab & Go Healthy Summer Snacks For Kids
Snack Family Friday Today's prompt word is "Snack." What if I told you, just a few weeks ago, I thought I was going to snap if I heard the words "can I have a snack" again!?!?!? It's summer break and all my kids seem to want are snacks, snacks, snacks and more snacks! They can… Continue reading Prepping Easy Grab & Go Healthy Summer Snacks For Kids
More than a Ferris Wheel: Sharing the Joy of the Fair with My Kids
Wheel As a kid, I remember the excitement I felt while driving past the Sunset Plaza and seeing the carnival getting set up. All of a sudden that empty section of the parking lot became the hottest spot in town! In a kids eyes, this is what summer is about! This is what we lived… Continue reading More than a Ferris Wheel: Sharing the Joy of the Fair with My Kids
DIY Summer Wreath
Make it Monday Summer is full on and there's nothing better than a new bright cheery wreath to display on your front porch! For today's "Make it Monday" I want to share with you how I made my favorite wreath. I shopped around for weeks and was shocked to see how pricey wreaths are! At… Continue reading DIY Summer Wreath
Make the Most of Summer Break
I want to stay focused on what my goal for the summer was: to spend quality time with my kids.

