Celebrating Family

Patriotic Desserts for Independence Day

I love Independence Day. It is one of my favorite holidays because it means so much to me as an American. I love the red, white, and blue that dominates this time of year and I love summer gatherings. I have found that the easiest way to dress up your July 4th meals and gatherings is to make … [Read More...]

Star Wars Tie Fighter Cookies

After an over 30 year wait, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is finally here! I celebrated by joining up with 14 other Star Wars loving bloggers to bring you 15 Star Wars: The Force Awakens creations YOU can make. My contribution is the fun and easy Tie Fighter Cookies. These are so easy to make that … [Read More...]

Entenmann’s® Donuts “EntenMAN of the Year Father’s Day Contest” (And Giveaway)

In time for Father's Day, Entenmann’s® Donuts is hosting its first-ever Entenmann’s® Donuts “EntenMAN of The Year Father’s Day Contest” to celebrate anyone who has made a fatherly impact on your life! Let's face it. Dads are so important in the life of a child. Many of us are blessed enough … [Read More...]

Easy DIY Water Bottle Holder

The Arizona sun beats down in a very intense way almost every single summer day. Don't believe the dry heat comment people make; being dry is not better. A dry heat requires a lot of hydration and my family has made it a habit to always have a water bottle nearby. We keep plenty of vitaminwater on … [Read More...]

The Rank Game (Review and Giveaway)

As an affiliate partner for THE RANK GAME, I earn from qualifying purchases. We love board games in our home and although we have our old favorites, we love finding new games to play. I was recently invited to play The Rank Game with my family so I could share it with my readers. It is a … [Read More...]

Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4×4 (2021)

Disclaimer: I am a lucky girl because I get to drive Toyota vehicles from time to time as part of a media partnership. All opinions on the Toyota Tundra are my own. #ToyotaPartner I think most of us would agree 2020 was a tough year. Here in Arizona, people dealt with business closures by … [Read More...]

CSB Holy Land Illustrated Bible (Review and Giveaway)

I have always loved Bibles with pictures. I can remember my mom reading to me and my sisters out of a huge children's illustrated Bible and always being excited to see the pictures. Later, when I fully embraced the Christian faith, I spent a lot of time in the Bible and enjoyed seeing the maps and … [Read More...]

2 Hearts (2020)

Based on a true story, 2 Hearts is a romantic journey that celebrates life, love, and generosity of spirit. It has been seven months since I walked into a theater to watch a new release movie. As an avid movie-goer, those seven months felt more like seven years. Despite the mask protocols and … [Read More...]

Family Fun and Activities

The Rank Game (Review and Giveaway)

As an affiliate partner for THE RANK GAME, I earn from qualifying purchases. We love board games in our home and although we have our old favorites, we love finding new games to play. I was recently invited to play The Rank Game with my family … [Read More...]

40 Things to Do If You Are Bored

Several years ago my kids really started zoning out on technology and before I knew it they had one serious bad habit on their hands. So I took action by giving each kiddo a screen time punch card.  I also posted 40 Things to Do If You Are Bored on … [Read More...]

Medieval Times: Celebration Destination

Take a trip to a time when chivalry reigned and rivalries were deadly. I have partnered with Medieval Times to make this post possible. When my family goes to an event we look forward to having fun and making memories. That is especially true if we … [Read More...]

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