Father’s Day is right around the corner, but there’s still time to buy your Dad a great gift. Dads are notoriously hard to shop for so I’ve talked to my friends, scoured the internet and collected some totally fun ideas for gifts you can give the Dad in your life. For the Spirited Dad Winemaking […]

I don’t know why we do this to ourselves. Every year, we collectively decide as humans to start eating healthier in the New Year. We’re going to cut out the sweets and learn to have fun without food and exercise more and all that. Then six weeks later, we’re loading up our grocery carts with […]

Our Christmas Lights Scavenger hunt was born out of a desire for special holiday memories without additional expense. Years ago when my kids were little, I wanted to create some extra Christmas magic, but we didn’t have the funds for a lot of “extra.” Things like ice skating rinks, mind-blowing presents, or even tickets to […]

This rich creamy hot chocolate recipe has become a family favorite! It’s part of our annual Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt tradition, one of our favorite cheap Christmas activities. The Perfect Holiday Cocoa I always loved the idea of hot chocolate. As a kid, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a warm mug of […]

I love making movie-themed food. Food is a unique opportunity to step inside some of our favorite movies and story books and immerse ourselves in the experience. This recipe is straight out of the magical mind of Dr. Seuss.  It’s weird and wonderful. . .and totally easy!  The perfect combo for your Dr. Seuss Party […]

We love our themed family movie nights.  They’re a great way to make the evening super fun and special without going out or spending a lot of money. All it takes is a little creative direction. If you’re thinking, that sounds like fun, but I have no idea where to start, no worries! I’m happy […]

I shivered as I pulled my hooded jacket out of the closet and slipped it over my tank top. “Man, when did it get so chilly?” Here in Texas, fall comes in suddenly.  Usually it starts one day in October when the seasons change from summer to winter overnight.  After a few days, it seems […]

Sugar cookies are one of the simplest cookies out there, but just because they’re simple doesn’t mean they’re easy to get right!  If you have had cookies fail on you before, becoming too doughy, too sweet, too dry, or too crumbly, you need this recipe for the perfect sugar cookies!  We make these rolled sugar […]

I LOVE a good oven sandwich.  These buttery, cheese, sliders are absolutely delicious and so simple to make for a crowd.  They’re the perfect meal for snacking in front of the television for the big game or a good ol’ family movie night. When I was putting together the menu for the How the Grinch […]

Every year it seems the wish lists and shopping lists get longer.  Many parents are starting to realize that your kids need fewer toys, but you still want the joy that comes from giving at Christmas.  For many years now, we have given out kids just 3 gifts for Christmas, and the gift giving ceremony […]