It’s 10:17 on a Saturday morning. Your 12-year-old has a soccer game and can’t find his socks, you’ve got three loads of laundry to fold, and the toddler just dumped a whole bottle of syrup on the floor. And then your 9-year-old reminds you that she’s got a friend’s birthday party at 11. You need…
Perfect Peanut Butter S’mores Snack Mix
This post is sponsored by Feeding America and Scholastic. The ideas and opinions are all my own. My kitchen seems to have a revolving door on it during the summer. It’s a never ending flow of hungry kids grabbing handfuls of goldfish crackers, unwrapping sticky granola bars and dripping popsicle trails across the floor. They…
How to Make Bunting in 5 Easy Steps
A Peek at the Fun: Wanting to add a little flair to your party? Learn how to make bunting in 5 easy steps to add a touch of fun for any party or holiday. You can make this paper bunting in any color, theme or combination you want and it’s easy! Have you fallen in…
Dirty Coke Cupcakes
Have you been introduced to a “Dirty Coke” yet? Coke with coconut flavoring and a splash of lime mixed together for a glass of perfection. It’s really quite delightful, but I have kicked it up a notch and turned the whole thing into a cupcake! If you aren’t drooling yet, just keep reading. Coke flavored…
Fun and Creative New Baby Gift Baskets
A Peek at the Fun: New baby gift baskets make perfect baby shower gifts. I have this fun and creative diaper gift basket for you today, and it’s adorable! In my world there is nothing better than a newborn baby!! Seriously just typing this makes me swoon big time. I can hardly contain my excitement when…
Tips for Visiting San Francisco
A Peek at the Fun: If you’re new to visiting the Bay Area, try these great tips for visiting San Francisco to help you get around! Simple things that will make your trip so much better! Planning a trip to somewhere new is always a little tricky. I just had this experience on a recent…
Cheer up Gifts: Brighten Your Day Gift Idea
A Peek at the Fun: Sometimes when you’ve got a friend who is going through a rough time you just want to do something simple to brighten her day. These cheer up gifts are easy to put together and guaranteed to make your friend feel your love. This week I’ve felt like I’ve been surrounded…
20+ Fun & Creative Bridal Shower Themes & Ideas
A Peek at the Fun: Coming up with bridal shower themes can be tricky, but here’s a bunch of really great ideas! Whether you want simple or elegant, these wedding showers range from sweet themes to luaus, lemons, to Tiffany, one of these ideas is sure to please! I spend my nights dreaming of…
A Beginner’s Guide to Visiting San Francisco
In June, I hopped in a rental car, in what I lovingly referred to as “the baby seat” because it sat a full 6 inches lower than my friend Amber’s chair (the driver’s seat), and we hit the road from San Jose airport to San Francisco, where we had a 3 day girl’s trip awaiting….
Cherry Coke Cupcakes: Easy Cupcake Recipe
A Peek at the Fun: Are you looking for a yummy cupcake to make? If so, I have this easy cupcake recipe for cherry coke cupcakes that will blow your mind! So simple, and super tasty. This combines my two favorite loves in life…cupcakes and Coke! Is there anything better in life than a cherry Coke,…
10 Best Gifts for a 10 Year Old Boy for Under $15
A Peek at the Fun: On the hunt for the best gifts for a 10 year old boy? Here are 10 tried and true gifts that will cost you less than $15 and are sure to be loved. Sometimes trying to find the best gift for a 10 year old boy is tricky business, whether…
Birthday Candy Bar Bouquet
A Peek at the Fun: Need a simple but fun gift for a birthday? Try this easy to make candy bar bouquet and you can even throw in gift cards to make it more fun! Put it in a cute mug and add a fun tag and you’ve got a great gift! Have you missed…
Bridal Shower Gift Idea-Recipe for a Happy Marriage
It’s been a while since I’ve been in the wedding scene-I guess I’m getting old, because by now it’s no longer my friends getting married but I’m getting close to my friends kids getting married. What?! So I’ve had a few bridal showers to attend lately and it’s fun thinking up cute gifts to give….
Here’s the Scoop Teacher Gift Idea
A Peek at the Fun: Are you looking for a fun and simple way to thank your teacher for all of their hard work? If so, I have this fun ice cream themed teacher gift that is a perfectly delicious idea. I LOVE my teachers! Seriously, I have thee best teachers, so I try really hard to find…
Movie Night Gift Basket
A Peek at the Fun: A movie night gift basket makes a perfect gift for a friend on their birthday, a teacher to say thanks or for any other occasion! This little movie night themed gift is fun to give and fun to receive! A dark, cool theater, the buttery smell of popcorn, passing around…
School’s Out Party-Summer Celebration for Kids
A Peek at the Fun: If you want to celebrate the end of another school year with the kids, this School’s Out Summer Party is fun, simple and can be thrown in your own backyard. I’ve got food ideas, summer party decorations, activities, and invitations! Summertime!! It’s something everyone loves, right?! I love being with…
Fun Summer Date Ideas
A Peek at the Fun: Looking for some fun summer date ideas to get out and have a good time this summer? Here are 10 things to try that are a unique, creative and fun! Is there anything in the world better than a beautiful summer night? The warm (but not too hot) air, the…
Fun 4th of July Party Ideas
A Peek at the Fun: Whether you want fun patriotic recipes or some cute party favors in red, white, and blue, these 4th of July party ideas will have you throwing the best bash on the block! I’ve got everything you need to get your Independence Day party started! With fireworks, parties, backyard BBQ’s, games,…
4th of July Parfaits
I absolutely love the 4th of July and all things red, white and blue! Backyard BBQ’s, family and friends and celebrating this wonderful country where I live! I’m always on the hunt for fun and festive recipes to add to our 4th of July events. These 4th of July parfaits are a perfect addition. Not…
“Pretty Awesome” Makeup Gifts for a Friend, Mom or Teacher
A Peek at the Fun: These “pretty awesome” makeup gifts are a great way to tell a friend happy birthday, a teacher thanks for her hard work or a mom that you love her. She will know you think she’s “pretty awesome” when you give her this cute cosmetic bag filled with makeup and fun!…