As a kid, one of my favorite things to do was to draw and color. Now that I have kids, I still like to draw and color, but now I get to share it with my kids. We have recently been renting books from our local library that teach you how to draw things like…
Gifts for Kids Who LOVE to Build!
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….
Crazy high-protein Blueberry Banana Muffins
Our kids love muffins. Ok…scratch that. I LOVE muffins. I think they’ve been one of my favorite foods (aside from these crazy pancakes) since I was about five years old. I can remember my Mom making muffins for my brother when we were young. She would make them on the weekends and would make…
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…
How to stick to a morning routine with kids
We’re all in the same situation right now… working, homeschooling, taking care of the house, and our families…. and we’re doing all of it from home. While we’ve found some awesome ways to teach the kids, like using these free educational websites for kids, having a routine makes all the difference between a good day…
Doritos air fryer chicken tenders
If you want to see your kids smile, add Doritos to their chicken tonight. This recipe is going to be a hit. It’s also a great dinner to serve when you’re having friends over to watch the game. Doritos are my favorite snack, so when I was making chicken tenders a few weeks back &…
Let them play
“Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein Some days are just meant for playing! It’s important for us to let them play, let them get messy & let them have fun. I remember a few years back, at our 6 year old’s soccer practice, I looked over to find our 8 year…
5 things I wish for our sons as they grow.
If I had to pick just 5 things I wish for our sons, as they grow, I would include these… We, as parents, want the best for our children. We try so hard to give them what they need in life, even if it isn’t what they want. We try to teach them right…
No Plan? No Problem! Easy Smoked Philly Sausages
This Smoked Philly Sausage recipe is a family favorite. This post is sponsored by Eckrich Smoked Sausage. All opinions are my own. When we have a busy night, or we know that we need a filling meal…