Are you trying to decide what you should do for Valentine’s Day yet?  If you haven’t started planning you will soon, and I have a great suggestion…stay home and cook!  Save yourself from the busy hustle bustle of the restaurants and cook a fun and special meal at home.  I have 14 Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas for you and they all look absolutely amazing!

Whether you are cooking a romantic dinner for two or you have a family night planned, you will find something amazing here!  Seriously, I want to try all of these ideas, and the kiddos have their requests in as well (pizza with the heart-shaped fruit platter)!  Nothing says love like a home-cooked meal (except maybe chocolate!), so say “I Love You” with flare this year!

What’s your favorite thing to have on Valentine’s? Are you going more for the fun angle or are you looking for something romantic? Do you want to spend a while cooking or do you want something quick and easy?

I love simple heart-shaped dinners that bring a smile to my kids’ faces. But whatever you are looking for, I bet you can find something great among these Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas! Something for everyone!

Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas:

Easy Heart Shaped Parmesan Garlic Knots:

Heart Shaped Calzones:

How to Make a Heart Shaped Fruit Platter:

Heart Shaped Pizza:

Valentine’s Day Caprese Salad:

Homemade Heart Shaped Cheesy Calzones:

Heart Shaped Salad:

Heart Shaped Quesadillas:

Roasted Heart Potatoes:

Heart Shaped Chicken Hand Pies:

Heart Shaped Hamburger:

Herb Lover’s Oven Fries:

Homemade Heart Rolls:

Seriously-those are pretty fabulous aren’t they? They’ve got me so excited to make a fun Valentines dinner.

And because I know no Valentine’s dinner is complete without dessert, here are a few of those as well. Enjoy!

Valentine’s Day Dessert:

Romantic Dessert for Two:

Valentine’s Day Dessert Board:

Heart Shaped Fruit Pizza:

Valentine Trifle Dessert:

Have FUN making these Valentine’s Day Dinner ideas!

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Valentine’s Day is coming and that means one thing…giving Valentines! This is one of the best parts of Valentine’s Day, letting my friends and family know how much I love them in fun and creative ways.  If you have kiddos, you know they will be coming home with a class list so they can pass out Valentines to all of their classmates.

I know life is busy so I’m are here to make things simple for you! Take a look at these fun Valentines, and the best part is that they are free for you to print.  So whether you are looking to give a Valentine to your sweetheart, to your kiddos, or you are looking for class Valentines, I have you covered.

Honestly, I’m are all about keeping things simple and these Valentines do exactly that.  The hardest part will be choosing a favorite.

Free Printable Valentines:

These are “o-fish-ally” the cutest Valentines!! Perfect for Goldfish or Swedish fish. So cute.

Fish Themed Printable Valentines:

These Fortnite themed Valentines are perfect to add to anything you choose.

Fortnite Valentines:

How cute are these little gummy bears on this one?

You are BEARY special!

My boys would LOVE getting these sticky hands for Valentine’s Day! What a fun and creative idea.

Hands Down You’re the Best:

This is a fun and easy one-especially if you’ve got kids who don’t want it to be all lovey-dovey. Laughing is not mushy.

Laffy Taffy Valentine:

This has to be the cutest Valentine EVER! I love this unicorn.

Have a Magical Day Valentines:

Another one that would be a HUGE hit with the kids because they love these ring pops! This one is a real gem.

You’re a Real Gem:

Another really fun and cute non-candy one! And fun for the kids to play with later too.

Playdoh Valentine:

Chips Ahoy Cookies are just begging to become a cute pirate Valentines. They sell these mini packs that are super simple to use as fun Valentines for your kiddos.

Pirate Valentine:

Have you seen these mini cans of pop at the stores?  They are so cute and would make perfect Valentines. Add this cute tag and it doesn’t get any simpler than that!

Pop Valentines:

If you are looking for a non-candy Valentine, this is a really great option. Bubbles are so fun and sold by the dozen.

Bubble Valentines:

This cutie is always a hit.

Pokemon Valentines:

No matter what you choose for this Valentine’s Day, I hope your day is full of love.

Have Fun giving printable Valentines this year!

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I love, love, love Valentine’s Day!!!  A day to celebrate love that involves pink, hearts, glitter, chocolates, flowers…could anything be better?!  I know many of you will be planning a class Valentine’s party this year and with so many fun possibilities, I thought I would help you out by collecting some fun ideas for you!  You’re welcome!

These Valentine’s party ideas are super fun and simple for you to do with the kiddos.  From games to fun treat ideas, this post will have your Valentines party planned for you, leaving you time to munch on a couple conversation hearts and take a much-needed break from your busy life!

Looking for something simple and fun to do at the party? I am hoping this list covers it for you. I’ve got Valentine party games, fun treats and snacks, some simple crafts and hopefully everything you need to get this party planned!

Valentine’s Day Party:

I’m going to break this down a little bit for you by category-Valentine’s treats, crafts, and games. So search for what you need or check it all out!

Valentine’s Day Activities:

I love these cute games and activities for the kids at your Valentine’s Day party!

Valentine’s Day Minute to Win it Games:

Minute to win it games are such fun party games, and are perfect for all ages. The kiddos absolutely love playing and watching these fun games.

Printable Valentine Games:

These games are perfect because you simply print and play! They are all ready for you, and the best part…they are FREE!! Yay.

Valentine’s Bingo:

Bingo is one of my biggest go-to games when I’m planning a class party. The kiddos absolutely love bingo and it’s perfect for all the ages. Again, this bingo game is ready for you to print. Super simple!

My Heart is Bursting-A Valentine Classroom Activity:

This game takes a little prep work, but looks super fun. It seems especially perfect for the younger kiddos.

Heart Marshmallow Toothpick Structures:

How perfect is this?! It’s genius really. With every school wanting to implement more STEM activities, this building with marshmallows is perfection. Party activities don’t need to be complicated to be fun. In fact, I think the simpler the better.

Fun Valentine’s Day Treats:

Here are some fun treats you could try for your party! Most schools only allow store bought treats, so these ideas are store bought with a little flare.

Valentine’s Chocolate Dipped Fortune Cookies:

This would make a really fun station at the party if you let the kiddos dip their own cookies. Have lots of sprinkles and candies to embellish them with and the kids will go crazy.

Twinkie Heart Cakes:

Who doesn’t love Twinkies? These heart shaped Twinkies are adorable, and look as simple as it gets.

Marshmallow Pops:

Okay, these are perfection! They not only look amazing but I’m betting they are delicious! A perfect treat for kiddos.

Valentine’s Day Popcorn:

Popcorn is always a safe go to treat when dealing with kiddos. Especially when there are so many allergies to think about. And adding all of this yummy deliciousness just makes it even better!

Valentine’s Day Cookie Bar:

Anytime I’m in charge of a party for kiddos, a cookie station is a must have! It’s so fun for the children to be able to decorate their own cookie!

Love Shack:

I’m in love with this idea! How adorable are these “love shacks” for Valentine’s Day! Seriously, the kiddos would go nuts over making these.

Valentine’s Day Crafts:

Here are some simple and fun Valentine’s crafts for kids that you could do at a school party! I love these crafts because they are super simple. These craft ideas are mostly for the younger children. I’ve found as the kiddos grow, they are more excited about playing fun games.

Thumbprint Magnets:

Valentine’s Day Love Bugs:

Valentine’s Friendship Necklaces:

Valentine Robots:

Paper Plate Valentine Day Bag:

Valentine Cootie Catchers:

M&M Love Bugs:

Have a FUN class Valentine’s Day party!

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It’s Christmas time!!!  Blast those Christmas tunes, get out the decorations, heat up the hot chocolate, and start making your Christmas lists. I love everything about this time of year, including Christmas shopping.

It’s so much fun to pick out fun Christmas gifts for all the people on your list…or it can be overwhelming if you’re struggling to come up with ideas. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Finding the perfect, fun, creative gift for your friends, family, and neighbors can be fabulous, but if you’re struggling, I am here to help!

Here are 25 fun Christmas gifts to help your creative mind start turning. So, grab your hot cocoa and a blanket and get ready to be inspired…these are some really fun ideas!

There are a lot of different ideas here. These are mostly going to be fun things to take to your neighbors or cute little gifts you can put together for your girlfriends. There could be some fun basket type ideas to put together for your mom or sister or whoever else you can think of! Let these ideas serve as a source of creativity for you. You can always tweak and make it work for someone on your list. Whatever you choose, I think these fun Christmas gifts for friends are going to be a huge hit!

Let’s get started with all the cute gift ideas!

25 Fun Christmas Gifts for Friends:

Here we go! Which of these do you love the best? So many fun ideas to choose from.

Nacho Neighbor Gift:

Christmas Cookie Cans:

We Tissue a Merry Christmas:

Pop Christmas Gift:

Hot Chocolate Gift Idea:

Giant Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows:

Stocking Christmas Gift:

Deer Friend Gift:

Wishing You Joy:

Wrapping up the Holidays Gift Idea:

Have a Christmas to Flip Over:

Cozy Slipper Gift Idea:

Grinch Gift Idea:

Peppermint Sugar Scrub:

Christmas Pop Bottle Gift Set: 

Rootin’ Tootin’ Christmas:

Christmas Potpourri:

Candy Cane Reindeer:

Elf Jars:

Gingerbread House Cookie Kit:

Hot Cocoa Kits:

EOS Christmas Gift:

Feliz Navidad

Peppermint Pampering Gift:

Soap Gift Idea:

Candy Cane Play Dough:

Santa Kisses:

Nuts About You:

Peppermint Bath Bombs:

6 Dollar Store Gift Ideas:

Homemade Peppermint Patties:

Ice Cream in a Jar:

Have FUN giving these fun Christmas gifts for friends to everyone you know!!

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Raise your hand if you need to plan a Christmas party for the kiddos this year! I’m guessing most of us will have an occasion this holiday season to plan something fun for the kids whether it’s a school party or something fun you’re planning at home. Doesn’t it always seem like you’re needing ideas for a kids’ Christmas party?!

If you’re looking for some inspiration and ideas to get you started, here are some fun and easy holiday party ideas I’ve found to help make your planning start to take shape. The holidays are so busy, we know you don’t want to spend forever planning a party, so I hope this will help lighten your load a little! Put up your feet, grab a hot chocolate, and take a look at these fun kids Christmas party ideas!!

I’ve got loads of kids Christmas party ideas here-from treats to games, crafts to fun activities, I hope I’ve got you covered for whatever you are needing for your Christmas party this year! These should all be fun things that the kids will love doing at the holiday party and hopefully super simple for you to pull off!

Hold on because we are covering food, games, activities, and crafts all in one place. Making this so easy on you!

25 Kids’ Christmas Party Ideas:

Let’s break this down into some categories starting with the best part…the food!

Kids’ Christmas Party Food:

Easy Donut Tree

Santa Crunch Christmas Popcorn:

Cookie Decorating Station:

Rudolph Reindeer Cupcake:

Reindeer Chow:

Snowman and Reindeer Treats:

Reindeer Sloppy Joe Sliders:

Oreo Snowman Pops:

Grinch Cookies

North Pole Dirt Cake Cones:

Snowman Milk Bottles:

Kids’ Christmas Party Games and Activities:

OK, how about some fun?! Here are some activities, crafts, and games to try!

Printable Christmas Bingo

Toilet Paper Roll Snowmen:

Christmas Pictionary:

Christmas Coloring Pages:

Elf Charades:

Printable Holiday Party Games for Kids:

Unwrap the Candy Bar Game

Jingle Bell Toss:

Christmas Tree Cards:

Make a Candy Cane Reindeer:

Make Reindeer Bottles:

Christmas “Who am I” Game

Kids’ Christmas Party Favors:

Here are some cute party favors you could send home. Other ideas for party favors could include some of the crafts above.

Christmas Treat Cups:

Christmas Pudding Cups:

Reindeer Lollypops:

Hopefully, these ideas have helped you out!

Have FUN using these kids’ Christmas party ideas this year!

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It’s time to celebrate!!  Another year has come to a close and a new year is upon us. Man time flies! Are you ready for this? So much excitement surrounds this special celebration: parties, countdowns, kisses, food, family, friends….New Year’s Eve has it all, and I love every minute of it!

No matter what your plans are for that night, this New Year’s Eve we have some fun New Year’s Eve Party Ideas for you!  So, dust off your party platters, get out your dancing shoes, crack open the sparklers and have a blast planning the best New Year’s Eve Party!!!

Whether it’s party favors, food ideas, fun gifts, or family-friendly drinks, these New Year’s Eve Party Ideas will help you get that party planning started! This bash is going to be GREAT!

New Year’s Eve Party Ideas:

Sparkling New Year:

Midnight Kisses:

Cheese Platter:

New Year’s Eve Party Favors:

Kids New Year’s Party Ideas:

New Year Fortune Cookies:

Chips and Dip:

Glow Sticks:

Confetti Party Favors:

New Year’s Eve Mocktails for Kids:

Sparkling Jello Jigglers:

Kiss Me Kits:

Tuxedo Glasses:

Time Capsule:

New Year’s Eve Party Game:

DYI New Year’s Eve Backdrop:

New Year’s Eve Centerpiece:

DYI Party Crackers:

DYI Toothpick Sparklers:

New Year’s Eve Breakfast:

New Years Bingo:

New Year’s Coloring Party Hats for Kids:

Have FUN with these New Year’s Eve Party ideas and have a happy New Year!!

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Halloween is upon us yet again, when witches and ghouls and goblins become a standard in our lives.

I look forward to Halloween all year, the colors, the parties, the CANDY, I love it all! I especially enjoy throwing Halloween parties and I recommend throwing more than one party, after all, October has 31 days…plenty of time!

If you are thinking of planning a Halloween party, you are in the right place.  I have 25 fun Halloween party ideas for you to help get the creative juices flowing.

When planning your Halloween party, you’ll want to take into account many different facets-fun and yummy party food, cute or spooky decorations, take-home favors, and what you want to do for fun at your party. There are so many possibilities out there, but here’s some help to get you started in your search for great Halloween party ideas.

Halloween Party Ideas:

Halloween Food Ideas:

Every good party starts with the great food-right?

Especially at Halloween, it seems like food and treats are at the center of everything, so if you are planning a Halloween party, you’re going to want to nail the food. Whether you’re going for yummy or cute or want to get a little goofy or gory, you can have a lot of fun with the food at any Halloween shindig.

Here are some ideas to get you started planning your party food. Looking for more ideas than this, I’ve got 25 fun and easy Halloween party foods here. But here’s a bunch to get you started! 

Poison Caramel Apple Bar:

Apple Mummies:

Peanut Butter Monster Munch:

Reese’s Frankenstein Cupcakes:

Halloween Sugar Cookie Cake:

Mummy Hot Dogs:

Cookie Monster Bark:

Spooky Halloween Eyeballs:

Poisonous Popcorn:

Mini Spider Pizzas:

Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups:

Pumpkin Rice Krispy Treats:

Ghoulish Kid’s Drinks:

Phew! Can you tell I get excited by Halloween party food?

Halloween Party Game Ideas:

What are you going to do for fun at your Halloween party? Do you want to have interactive, kind of crazy games? Do you want something calmer like some sort of fun craft, coloring pages, or a calm game? Do you want everything to tie into a theme?

These are all things to think about as you get going planning your Halloween party. Here are some suggestions to get you started:

Spider Races:

Halloween Bingo:

Mini Mummy Piñata:

Printable Halloween Scavenger Hunt:

Mystery Menu Dinner Party:

Halloween Guessing Game:

Minute to Win It Games:

Halloween Party Favors:

One of my favorite parts of a party is coming up with something cute and fun to send our guests home with! You don’t have to have party favors at your Halloween party, but they add a fun twist, so if you’re thinking of doing some, I’ve got ideas to get those juices flowing!

Death by Chocolate Favors:

Bat Treat Bags:

Halloween Treat Cups:

Witch Hat Surprise Cookie:

Ghost Cupcake Wrappers:

Ghost Mugs:

Halloween Party Decorations:

Part of a really fun Halloween party can be making it look spectacular! Whether that’s cute garland or a fun way to serve the drinks, Halloween party decorations can add a fun twist Here are several ideas to begin your decorating adventures!

Cute Drink Holder and Halloween Garland:

Halloween Cupcake Stand:

Halloween Mason Jars:

Cute Witch Napkins:

Halloween Silhouette Balloons:

Spider Bowls:

Hopefully, all of these Halloween party ideas have really got your juices flowing and you’re ready to throw a fun Halloween party! Whether it’s for a school Halloween party or for a bash you throw at home, it’s sure to fun!

Have FUN using these ideas for Halloween parties!

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10 Must Have Tools-Great Gifts for Men:

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An Impact Driver is a must have for anyone doing common household repairs!  It’s light weight, easy to use, has a lot of power, and won’t strip out your screws.  It’s useful in hanging pictures, blinds, home repairs, you will literally use this for any project you have!  This one has 4 speeds so you can control the amount of power (or torque) that’s needed for the job.  This would make a perfect gift for the men in your life!

Impact Driver 4 Speed:

The only difference with this Impact Driver is that it doesn’t have the 4 speeds.

Impact Driver-Without 4 Speeds:

A ratchet wrench gives you the ability to keep turning the ratchet without removing it from the bolt.  It is particularly handy when working in a tight space.  This set gives you 5 different sizes, so you will have the perfect tool for your needs.  This is also helpful with car repairs.

5pc Metric Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set:

I know how handy screw drivers are, but this set is awesome because it has every size you will need. Including different lengths of handles so you will be able to fit in any spot you need.  If your man doesn’t have a set of these, now is the time to get him one.

Screw Driver Tool Set:

Chisels aren’t something you may think of as a must have tool, but my hubby uses them all of the time. They are good for any area of wood you need to carve.  Great for pine wood derby cars, door casings, hinges, trim work…so many projects.  This is a hidden treasure and on the list of must have tools for men!

Stanley Chisel Set:

When looking for a good plier set, look for rubber grips.  These will make it more comfortable to use, and gives you a better grip for those hard jobs.

Plier Set:

You may think all hammers are created equal…not true.  This hammer is a great all around hammer to have.  It is well balanced which is important when you are swinging it.  The rubber handle will last longer than a wood handle, and will absorb the impact when it hits.

Estwing Hammer:

A definite must have tool!  I know jobs aren’t only happening at ground level, sometimes we need to be tall.  This ladder is perfect because it has an adjustable height, extends from 6-12 feet with a push of a button, it’s light weight, and well built.

Little Giant Ladder:

Really great for making sure if you are going to do a job, it’s done nice and straight.  This particular level is small and light weight so it can go anywhere.  It’s a simple tool but makes your job so much easier.  Great gift idea!

Level:

Did you know that Craftsman tools have a lifetime warranty?  If ever it breaks, they will replace it at no cost.  This is one of the reasons Craftsman is a good brand to go with.  This adjustable wrench set is a must have tool in any tool box because they are always needed.  They work for any size bolt, and can be adjusted.

Adjustable Wrench:

This is a bigger purchase but a great option to round out your tools.  This can be used with several different attachments such as a micro pinner, finish nailer, framing nailer, tire pressure inflator, and a blower.  An air compressor allows you to go quicker because it gives you power and speed, a great time saver.

Air Compressor:

Have fun picking the right tools!

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Fun Things to do in Anaheim (Other Than Disneyland):

Anaheim Garden Walk:

Did you know the Anaheim Garden Walk has dining, shopping and entertainment all located in one beautifully landscaped plaza?  Located just about a block away from Disneyland, the Garden Walk has enough to keep you and your family entertained for an entire day!  With restaurants such as Roys, Bubba Gump, Johnny Rockets, Cheesecake Factory, House of Blues, P. F. Changs, and more, you will find exactly what everyone is craving!

So many yummy options, I think the trick will be choosing one!

In addition to wonderful dining, Anaheim Garden Walk has lots of fun shopping and entertainment.  Whether you are in the mood for bowling, seeing a movie, listening to live music, or trying your hand at an escape room, the Garden Walk has it all.  Have I mentioned shopping!?  You’ll find lots of fun shops along the streets at the Garden Walk.  What a fun way to spend a sunny California day!

Escape Rooms:

Have you ever done one of the escape room adventures?  We went for the first time in Anaheim and we had a BLAST!!  So, essentially you are put in a room (the themes of the room vary) and you have to solve puzzles to make it out in less than an hour.  We went to Cross Roads Escapes Games in Anaheim and did the Fun House Room. It was amazing.  This activity is for ages 16 and up, so not the best if you are traveling with little ones.  Call ahead for reservations, and you can choose which type of mystery you would like to solve.  We went with 4 adults (none of us having done this before) and we all totally loved it!  It turned out to be one of our favorite activities we did in California.  (Just a note, the Garden Walk has one of these escape rooms as well.)

Anaheim Packing House:

The Packing House is another hot spot in Anaheim…literally, this place is happening!  The Packing House is a unique blend of food, live music, and a festive atmosphere.  It features over 20 eateries with foods from all over the world.  We went on a weekend night and it was quite busy, so plan to stand in line for your food if you go on a busy night.  We waited in various lines for about 45 minutes to place our orders, and then waited maybe another 20 to get our food.

What makes this worth it is the variety of foods you can get there.  We had Indian Cuisine, French Bakery, Ramon Noodles, and Cheeseburger Fries, but the most unique food came at dessert time!  We ordered “I am Snowball” which is rice puffs that are sprayed with liquid nitrogen and served steaming cold!

This was unlike anything I’ve ever eaten.  The actual rice puffs tasted a bit like cereal, but dipped in the chocolate it was pretty tasty.  The best part of this dessert is eating it while it’s steaming, and then blowing the steam out as you take each bite!  We had plenty of giggles while we ate this one!

All in all, the Packing House is worth a visit, but expect lines and some waiting for your food.  Probably don’t hit this after a long day at Disneyland, try it when you aren’t tired!

Beach Days:

Okay, I know the beach is not in Anaheim but let’s be honest…can we ever skip beach days?  I don’t live next to a beach, so any chance I get I’ll definitely hit one.  Anaheim is about 30 minutes away from several beaches, two of my favorites are Newport and Huntington.  This trip we went to Huntington Beach and we had such a great day there.

Beach Days-Dukes:

Have you every been to Duke’s before?  They are found all over in Hawaii, but as far as I know, California is the only place they have them on the mainland.  It’s one of my very favorite places to eat!  If you ever find yourself close enough to a Duke’s (whether in California or Hawaii) I would strongly recommend stopping by.

Duke’s has a dining room that will provide you with more of an upscale dining experience.  We have eaten in the dining room many times in Hawaii and are always delighted with our food.  This time we decided to hit the bar and order from the bar menu.  We ordered fish and chips and hamburgers, and let me just say, YUMMY!  Everything came out perfectly.  The hamburger was so big I had a hard time even biting into it!  The fish and chips were fresh and crispy with a perfectly flavored tartar sauce for dipping.

Saving the best for last, we ordered ourselves a slice of Hula Pie!  This made our list of “must haves” in Hawaii and it’s making the list in California as well.  Macadamia nut ice cream with a cookie crust topped with chocolate and whip cream, it is a plate of happiness!  Seriously, you need to have this in your life!

Beach Days-Whale Watching Tours:

Have you ever considered a whale watching tour while visiting California?  We have done it in Hawaii, but never in California so we decided to give it a try.  Before you go, I would recommend doing a little research about which types of whales are migrating during your visit.  There are several companies that operate whale watching tours, but they all take reservations so call ahead to make sure you have a spot on the boat.

We had a lot of fun just enjoying the ocean on a bright sunny day.  We had 6 kiddos in our group ages ranging from 7-14 and they all loved this!  I would definitely recommend taking medicine before you go if you have a tendency to get motion sickness, and bring extras for those who may discover they get motion sickness on the boat!  We saw lots of dolphins, some sea lions and two whales on our tour.  All in all, it was a great day at sea!

Beach Days-Rentals:

We know that lounging in the sand, soaking in the sun, and playing in the waves is all part of a perfect beach day, but have you ever rented bikes and gone for a ride along the boardwalk?  If you are wanting an activity to break up the beach lounging, a bike rental might just do the trick.  It’s such a fun way to take in the atmosphere up and down the coast and enjoy the sea breeze.  Bike rentals are usually all over the boardwalk and are very affordable.

If you are in a group or traveling with younger kiddos, these carts could be a good option.  They are a little trickier than a single rider bike because you are pedaling everyone together, but you are guarantee a few laughs during the ride!!

Mama Cozza’s:

If you are looking for authentic Italian cuisine, look no further than Mama Cozza’s!  It was featured on the Food Network’s show “Diner’s, Drive-Ins and Dives” and has a wall of fame which is fun.  The menu is packed full of classic Italian dishes and everything we tasted was amazing.  The serving sizes are very large so plan to take some food home.  The pizza was perfectly cooked with a crispy crust and loaded with toppings, it was one of our favorites!  All the pasta choices came smothered in your choice of homemade sauces and I don’t think you can go wrong with any of them…super delicious!  If you are craving Italian, you will be very happy with this restaurant!

Umami Burger:

Okay folks, if you are a burger and fries loving person like I am, this needs to be on your list of places to eat in Anaheim!  Umami Burger knows how to make a yummy hamburger, seriously, so mouthwatering delicious.  They also serve chicken sandwiches if you aren’t in the mood for a hamburger, and they are equally as delicious.  And as if yummy hamburgers aren’t enough, they have a fry menu that will change your world.  Smothered fries with braised short ribs, gravy and chives is like comfort food at its finest, we wanted to lick the plate when we finished.  Or maybe you would love maple bacon fries with sweet potato fries, maple braised bacon, salt and chives?  They were literally dripping with sweet goodness, loved them so much.  I promise you will fall in love with this place if you haven’t already!

Have fun planning your next trip to Anaheim and remember, there are so many fun possibilities…you may even need to plan two trips!

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Once a year doesn’t seem quite often enough to show our dads how much they mean to us, so let’s make the most of that one day! Father’s Day is a fantastic day to show our love and appreciation for the men in our lives who mean the most to us!

We know that sometimes men have a reputation for not caring about sweet and thoughtful gifts, but we all know dads have a soft spot for their children. Get the kiddos involved in the gift giving and you will have the magical combination for special and fun Father’s Day gifts that he will get a kick out of.  

A little cheesy or punny never hurt right? It’s more fun to get creative with your Dad’s day presents, so why not try one of these? Plus, most of these are pretty easy to pull off with free printable tags that you can just add to the gift! Let’s take a look!

Fun Father’s Day Gift Ideas:

Hats Off to Dad:

Knock our Socks Off:

We’re Nuts About You Frame:

A Book for Dad:

Building Memories with Dad:

Grill Gift Basket:

Dad-You’re a Bag of Chips:

Coupon Book:

Superhero Father’s Day Gift:

Buckets of Fun Father’s Day Gift:

Father’s Day Footprint Poem:

Dad’s Stache:

First Time Dad Father’s Day Gift:

Dad’s Toolbox:

My Dad Rocks:

We Struck Gold Father’s Day Gift:

S’mores Father’s Day:

10 Reasons I Love You:

Soda Can Cake:

Pop’s the Top:

Daddy’s Car Wash Kit:

Daddy’s Tie:

OK, aren’t those fun? I’d love to hear which of these fun gifts for Dad you are going to use? Got some creative ideas for these?!

Have a FUN giving these fun Father’s Day gifts!

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