I'm Back!

Well, you know how it is.  As a teacher, the month of June is just crazy.  There is so much to do and very little time to do it in.  Now that school's out for summer, hee hee, let the celebrations begin!  Here is  a simple and fun tablescape from Better Homes and Gardens. Follow the link and see all the great Fourth of July ideas, everything from kids crafts to great recipes!

Happy Memorial Day!

Let's celebrate Memorial Day with a {FREE} Patriotic Pinwheel Printable by Skip to My Lou!  Now say that 10 times really fast!  Don't just let the fun stop today, check out Skip to My Lou's blog for their complete Fourth of July celebration post.  Lots of creative ideas for your celebration!

Wowzzer! 80 plus ideas for fun with the kids this summer!

What a great blog post!  I thought only fitting to add a picture of my little darlings having some summer fun! Thanks to this inspiring mom of five boys {yes, 5 boys}, this is an awesome list of summer fun!  The list includes everything from homemade ice cream, building kites, to creating tub paint!  All for for FREE or VERY little money!  Crystal & Co. has included tutorials, pictures and free downloads!  Hop on over to her blog and let the games begin!

Toll House Cookie Pie

And I say that title with a squeak of excitement!  I'm very sorry I haven't posted in a long time, it has been a very turbulent two months for our family.  What better way to get back in the swing of things then with some good down home bakin'!  Thank you to Skip to My Lou for this great recipe!

Ahhhhhhhhhhh! I think I see heaven!

It doesn't get anymore scrumptious, sweet, down right heavenly then cupcakes + oreos!  That's right ladies, jump on over to Confessions of a Cookbook Queen for this amazing recipe!  Keep scrolling down because you don't want to miss what's in the middle (right now I am humming Amazing Grace)!

...and again Ahhhhhhhhh!

Who Let the Dogs Out!

I don't know what I am more excited about, this adorable WOOF inspired party theme complete with puppy chow cake {aka cocoa puffs}, or the fact that I found a blog filled with party ideas for little boys!  Woohoo!  With the plethera of girl party ideas out there on the web, it is great to see a blog like  Spaceships and Laserbeams who's focus is on our little men! We all know the old cliche "Mothers of sons work from son up till son down!".  Check out the great party themes!

Feeling Chic....

...with this adorable easter craft that every little girl will love!  Think primary colors for the boys and they can also join in the fun!  Thank you to Icing Designs for this sweet and chic craft idea!