Our son, Beau, is happiest when he is building. He could build all day long. He’s the type of kid that goes into his workshop or our garage and builds for hours on end… woodworking, metalworking… you name it – he’s done it. He’ll spend hours inside, too, coming up with new ideas & inventions. …
It’s more than just a yard
It’s more than just a yard. Our backyard has always been a place for the kids to enjoy and to have fun. Over the years it has changed so much. I found this picture below of our boys. Before you ask, it wasn’t taken on Halloween. This was a daily adventure in our house….
5 tips to get the car ready for vacation
We love to travel all year round, especially in the summer. We will go back to our hometown to visit my parents. We will go to Hilton Head, where my wife’s grandparents lived for 30 years. We will make the occasional daily trip up to the mountains to just getaway for the day. All…
DIY Rubber Band Racer – A race car made from things you have at home!
This DIY Rubber Band Racer is one of our favorite kid-friendly activities to do as a family. Our kids really like to make DIY toys and the best part…you can make it with items found around the home. There’s nothing like seeing the smiles on your kid’s faces as they make homemade toys. We actually…
Proof that the Easter Bunny is Real!
Do your kids want to see proof that the Easter Bunny is real? Do they want proof that he came on Easter morning? Ours do. Is the Easter Bunny Real? Yes! We have Easter Bunny Proof! One of my favorite days of the year is Easter morning. I love it when my wife and I…
Fun Valentine’s Day Box Idea
Question: How do you make a Valentine’s day box stand out from the rest? Answer: Get some help from one of your friends that is always thinking outside the box. In this case I literally mean “outside the box.” Have you ever had a friend that was so creative and just thought about things on…
Valentine cards for Boys
I wanted to share these Valentine cards for Boys because our 3 sons have their Valentine Cards due next week for school. Our boys love to get creative & make things… (which is why I shared these 10 toys for kids who love to build). If you read that post, you’ll know that our sons are…
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teens and Grown Kids that are Unique & Practical
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of tech21. I’m sharing Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teens and Grown Kids that are Unique & Practical because we have had stocking gifts on our minds all week. It started the other day, when Becky was talking about trying to find a few stocking stuffers for the kids. …
plumbing leg shelf
I built this plumbing leg shelf because it was simple and fun. I love to do DIY projects with the kids! My son Beau is all about cars and anything related to cars. He loves the design of them and most of all he loves the sounds of the engines. Over the last year,…
How to (really) Clean the Garage
Do you want to know how to really clean the garage? As an often neglected area of the home, your garage should be on your spring cleaning to-do list. By giving your garage a yearly once-over, you’ll avoid the pile up of junk and accumulation of dirt that often plagues this space. This doesn’t have…