Family activities

Things we did with the kids: movie nights, vacations, backyard projects.

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    Published Jun 2025

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  • Breakfast Station

    My kiddos are back to school this week. Yes, it’s still July, we are on a balanced calendar which means shorter summers with longer breaks through out the…

    Published Jul 2015

  • Our Mini-Vacation at Lake Michigan

    We so wished we could have returned to Gulf Shores, Alabama this summer or found another awesome beach to spend a week enjoying. This summer went by fast…

    Published Jul 2015

  • Whatever Wednesdays and Date Nights

    Happy Wednesday!!! Today’s post isn’t crafty and no tools or creativity involoved here. My blog has always been to inspire you to do for your home and…

    Published Oct 2014

  • Friday Night Light Series Noise Makers

    It’s Friday Night!!! And you know what that means-Friday Night Football!!! This week is a big game! Earilier this week another football mom posted her…

    Published Aug 2014

  • Family Vacation to Gulf Shores Alabama

    We had a wonderful family vacation in Gulf Shores, Alabama a few weeks ago. Oh, how I miss the beach!!! Even the kids say they want to go back! I wanted…

    Published Jun 2014

  • Display for Sports Ribbons- Repurpose Project

    I removed the plastic hardware, easy breezy. Then, grabbed a can of white satin spray paint and got to work. It’s been a long time since I’ve spray…

    Published Sept 2012

  • Quick Easy Scavenger Hunt

    I wanted to quickly share with you a quick and easy Scavenger Hunt. I know I’m not the first person to think of sending kids into the woods on a scavenger…

    Published Sept 2012