Inspiration & Resources for the modern homemaker
Download 12 free Thanksgiving coloring pages for kids! These cute PDF printables include turkeys, give thanks theme, pilgrims, pumpkins, pies, and more. Thanksgiving is coming around again. And this year, I have a young child to keep occupied while I make the menu and grocery list. Not to mention I need to keep him busy during all that cooking! Haha…. Read More
How to make easy Halloween pretzel rods with candy melts and festive sprinkles. These fun chocolate-covered Halloween pretzels are perfect for parties and kids. As my son gets older (he’s 4 right now), making holiday treats has gotten progressively more fun. He’s now delighted not only to eat them but to help decorate them. And has plenty of input over… Read More
Looking for some free Halloween word search printables? Download four Halloween word searches for kids (PDFs). Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, parties, and family fun. Halloween is coming up. (As one of my favorite holidays, Halloween is always coming up…even when it’s 364 days away…haha.) And I now have a kid. Making me appreciate even more both the holiday and fun,… Read More
This easy Mexican bean salad is loaded with corn, beans, peppers, and cilantro in a homemade lime dressing. A healthy recipe for summer gatherings. It’s summer here. If I couldn’t look at a calendar, the 110° heat index outside would let me know. (I would laugh but it’s too hot!). But that means it is the perfect time for this… Read More
The kids will love this free printable Halloween scavenger hunt. Walk or drive around the neighborhood and see who can find the most items. ‘Tis the season. No, not that season. The OTHER great holiday- Halloween! If you’re anything like me, you’re looking for something to keep the kids busy. But not something that requires too much effort. That’s where… Read More
Free printable Halloween bucket list. 50+ awesome ideas bucket list ideas: great for kids. Pre-filled & blank printable Halloween bucket list. I love Halloween. It might beat out Christmas for my favorite holiday. Haunted houses. Creepy movies. Spooky stories. All that black. Not to mention candy. And pumpkins. Now that I have a baby, I’m determined that we’re going to… Read More
These red, white, & blue muddy buddies (patriotic muddy buddies) are perfect for the 4th of July. Easy- and kids can help- and they look great! Everyone loves muddy buddies. They’re easy. They taste great. And I can make endless varieties. (Trust me, you can see some on the Puppy Chow & Barks page…and there will be more in the… Read More
Patriotic No-Bake Cheesecake. Amazingly easy, fabulously delicious, and perfect for any July 4th get-together. Aka- Wave Your Flag Cheesecake This dessert wanders around under different names. Patriotic No-Bake Cheesecake is my name. The top is often decorated in a flag-shape (instead of my alternating lines) and called Wave Your Flag Cheesecake. I use alternating lines because that way everyone gets strawberries AND blueberries… Read More
Deviled egg potato salad. Amazingly easy, simple, and most delicious potato salad you’ll ever eat. Bet you won’t guess the secret ingredient! I’ve been on a potato salad kick. I love potato salad. (I think I get that from my Dad). So I started researching potato salads. You wouldn’t believe how many types there are! First, I perfected Classic Potato… Read More
Easy spring flower pretzel bites. Sweet & salty flower shaped M&M pretzel treats with candy melts. Cute Easter pretzel treat. When I first saw these, I was thrilled. I love easy pretzel treats that are salty and sweet. Especially the easy part. I’m not kidding about easy. Put some candy melts on some pretzels. Melt in oven. Press M&Ms on… Read More