Everyone knows that curtains are a great ways to add some color to a room or a way to keep light out. In our previous house, we had curtains on every window, but our new house has shutters, so we no longer need our curtains. We’ve given new life to them with projects around…
5 ways to de-stress as a parent
It is important to find ways to de-stress as a parent. Why? Well, being a parent is the toughest role that we play and being the best parent all the time… well it is just impossible. As a father of 4 beautiful children, I am pulled in so many directions. However, I have found some ways to…
Strawberry Container Hacks
These strawberry container hacks are so simple and make things just a little more organized. My favorite part is that they are free (of course, after you purchase the strawberries). The containers are clear, so you always know whats inside. You can put just about anything you want inside of them. In a house with…
Now What?
Does “Spring Fever” take over your home? It seems every year around the same time the kids get a little anxious and can’t wait for summer time. Time to put on bathing suits and and enjoy the sun. Time to hang out with their neighborhood friends. Most important, time without school! However, with the longer…
Guacamole made from scratch
This post contains affiliate links to products that I have. This recipe for my guacamole made from scratch is my favorite recipe and it is easier to make than most think. I prefer to make my own recipes because I know that they are fresh and I know exactly what is going into them….
Summer Shrimp Pasta Recipe (cold)
This is my wife’s favorite summer shrimp pasta recipe. She asks me to make it when we have company over for dinner, because it is always fresh and everyone loves it. (My favorite recipe is my famous wings, but I usually skip the wings and make this one for her.) Ingredients: Bow Tie Pasta Raw…
phrases we use that drive us crazy
It seems that every generation comes up with some catch phrases that seem to just stick around. However, for many of us, we tend to get sick of them and can’t wait for them to get “played out.” Here are 15 modern phrases we use that drive us crazy. However, we can’t get rid of them. “Cray…
Why girls are better than boys
Hi! I’m Allie (AKA: Allie-baby, Allie Beth, Allie B., AB… or my favorite “prettiest girl in the whole wide world”… that’s what my mommy calls me.) I’m two years old. I have three older brothers (Jack-8, Beau-6, Ethan-4) and they may be bigger than me, but I definitely have them wrapped around my cute little…
No Regrets
“The only things I regret… are the things I didn’t do.”-Joe Karbo. So live life with no regrets. When I was in college, my football coach was the type of person that you wanted to be around…one that was passionate about his job and his life. He was great at getting the “best” out of you. He would say…
5 easy tips to keep your vehicle clean with kids
It can be hard to keep your vehicle clean with kids. I am a huge car guy and love when I see a nice shiny car that is spotless inside and out. However, when raising 4 kids, it is almost impossible to keep our family van clean. Over the years, I have found 5 easy tips…