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The Perfect Summer Project to Keep Your Older Kids Occupied~

ByMariel June 7, 2010February 4, 2025

Summer is all about playing outside, friends, and getting really wet…but, all mom’s know that those things only hold kids attention for a couple hours, at the most. Then they trudge in the house, dripping wet, sweaty, and muddy…you pull out the popsicles and try to send them back out but “no“. They’re sick of…

Craft Ideas | Crafts

Popcorn Ticket Roll Bowl Tutorial

ByMariel June 5, 2010February 4, 2025

{my little family} Hey y’all {oh no my southernness just came out!} It’s me Amy from Buggie and Jellybean. I am sharing one of my favorite projects. I have been making Popcorn Ticket Roll Bowls for at least 10 years now. Usually I give them as gifts, they are perfect for birthdays, engagements, housewarmings and…

Father's Day

My Favorite Father’s Day Idea, So Far!

ByMariel June 2, 2010May 30, 2013

I’ve been thinking long and hard about something cute that we could do for Dan, for Father’s Day. I wanted it to be something that really got the kids involved and that they were excited about…so, I thought, and thought, and thought…and it finally came to me! Whoo, love when that happens! Here’s my idea……

Recipes | Soup and Salads

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

ByMariel June 1, 2010April 30, 2013

I luuurve salads and I’m always making them, especially during the summer. I make this one all the time, but I actually make it with all cauliflower, since broccoli usually does a number on my insides. It takes 5 minutes (if you buy the washed and cut broccoli and pre- cooked bacon from Costco) The…

Self-Improvement

The Journey to a Better Me (she: Candace)

ByMariel May 30, 2010

My husband and I will be married 13 years this September. We have three adorable kids, ages 7, 5, and 8 months. I enjoy reading, exercising, playing with my kids and spending time with my friends. Although I am far from being a photographer, I love taking pictures of everything my kids and I do…

Miscellaneous

May Baskets (she: Nicole)

ByMariel May 29, 2010June 29, 2020

Hi! Nicole again! I recently posted about my new journey into Homeschooling with my 13 year old son. Be sure to check it out. I am married to the love of my life, Rick, and am the mom of four great kids, Kyndal (15), Dawson (13), Eli (6) and Brynne (4). Do you remember the…

Love & Marriage

How Death Changed my Perspective (she: Ashley)

ByMariel May 28, 2010June 29, 2020

I’m a wife and a mom first. I am also a musician. I play the keyboard and sing back up for country singer Charley Jenkins as well as compose my own music. I thought I wanted to be a High School English teacher, but student teaching changed my mind, so I opted for B.A. in…

Recipes | Sandwiches

Bacon & Ranch Chicken Croissants ~ …and, my yard buddies!

ByMariel May 27, 2010July 2, 2018

Making my sandwiches on croissants is one of my favorite things. I love how the bread is so light that you can actually taste the flavors of everything piled in the middle of it! Once upon a time, I was at Costco (love you!) and one of the aisle-foodie-friends handed me a cracker with a…

General Health

ADHD is not a four-letter word (she: Reb)

ByMariel May 26, 2010June 29, 2020

I am Reb (Becca) and I am thrilled to write about something close to my heart today. Thank you Mariel and Jessica for asking. I LOVE your site and am excited to contribute to it. I am a mother of four boys, ages 9 to 2, and have a most wonderful soul mate, Jeb. Four…

Makeup, Hair & Skin Care

Fabulous Homemade, Cheap, Exfoliating Facewash (she: Melené)

ByMariel May 24, 2010

I am thrilled to be guest posting today and adding one of my favorite little tricks to the wealth of great tips on this blog! I am the happy wife of a hunky, wonderful husband and the mom of 3 darling, drama queen daughters. While I’m only a “Mommy Blogger” posting pics of our life’s…

Recipes

Luscious Slushes

ByMariel May 22, 2010July 2, 2018

So we have yet to post many drink recipes (please forgive us), so Mariel and I each made a summer slush to share with you. They are super easy, tantalizing, kids love ’em and they are perfect to serve at a bbq! Both of these will last forever in the freezer- just keep a bottle…

Home Decor

Mod Podge Paper to Wood Letters (she: Gina)

ByMariel May 21, 2010

Hi there! I can see why everyone gets so excited to be a part of this blog! I am thrilled to be able to share a favorite craft of mine. A little about me, I’ve been married to my hard-working Luvrbuns for 6 years, and I am a mom to an energetic 3-year-old boy who…