DIY Mickey Ears (she: Adelle)
You could spend a fortune purchasing Mickey and Minnie Ears for the whole family, or you could make your own for a fraction of the cost. They’re really easy to make, and it’s fun to be able to personalize each set!
Hawaiian Haystacks with a Creamy Garlic Chicken Sauce (she: Leesh & Lu)
This is something we ate growing up, so eating it always makes me feel a bit nostalgic. Lu concocted this amazing garlic chicken sauce as a refreshing change from the customary of chicken soup that is often used in Hawaiian haystacks. Speaking of haystacks, what do you call this dish? When my husband’s family says “haystacks” they are referring to what I call “frito chili pie/walking tacos”. I’m just going to call it delicious.
20 Brilliant Things About YOUR Mom ~ A Fun and Meaningful Mother’s Day Gift Idea! (she: Veronica)
I’ve been thinking about Mother’s Day lately. I don’t know about you, but I always struggle with ideas to do for my mom. If you look on Pinterest, there are so many fun ideas that you can do with your little kids for Mother’s Day. But, to be honest, those aren’t the ideas I’m needing help with. I need help with ideas for MY OWN mom. If you were to ask her what she would like, she will never tell you anything. But, this year I’ve come up with a fun Mother’s Day gift idea and I’m so excited to share it with you!
Sabbath Activities – Write a Letter! (she: Rachel)
Sabbath Activities – Write a letter on the Sabbath with one (or all!) of these fun templates Rachel created! Hello, OSSS readers! This is Rachel, from The Mormon Home, back again to share one of my favorite Sabbath activities with all of you today. I will never forget the long Sunday afternoons of my childhood….
Gnocchi Recipe – With Creamy Pesto and Veggies (she: Mara)
Hello! It’s Mara, back again from Put on Your Cake Pants. Today’s recipe, creamy pesto gnocchi, is well-suited for spring, when we’re getting more hours of daylight and we’re eager to spend them out of doors…or at least out of the kitchen!
15 Fun DIY Summer Flip Flops (she: Mariah)
The weather is finally starting to warm up (hallelujah!) and before we know it everyone will be breaking out the shorts and flip flops! Time to start thinking about shaving those legs again and doing something about that chipped toenail polish! 😉 If you’re looking for a fun summer craft to do with you kids, check out these fun ways to dress up flip flops. Turn those plain Jane flips flops into something unique and attention-grabbing!
Yard Work – Man-Sized Fails (he: Dan)
If you can’t learn from my hacks, since I have none, please learn from my mistakes. If it pleases the audience, I have prepared a few of my more memorable home and yard fails for your reading pleasure. Perhaps you will find a lesson within each.
Faith | Family | Motherhood | Parenting | Self-Improvement
How to Create Your Dream Home in a Simple Way (she: Sariah)
What is the home of your dreams? Maybe your mind immediately wanders through your Pinterest boards of beautiful, spacious homes, white cabinets and striking marble counter tops. Perhaps eye catching decor, fun nooks, entertainment areas and play areas with perfectly organized toys and books and on and on.
How to Have the Ultimate Princess Experience at Disneyland (she: Kimberly)
Hey Everyone, it’s Kimberly with Packed with Fun, the official blog for Get Away Today. I love sharing all of my tips and tricks for the Happiest Place on Earth. Disneyland is any princesses dream vacation destination, but there are a few ways to take a Disneyland vacation to the next level with the little princess in your life. Our agents are always asked how they can make a Disneyland vacation extra special, so I put together a list of 20 things on how to have the ultimate princess experience at Disneyland.
Number Recognition: A Super Simple and Effective Activity (she: Jessie)
Hi everyone! This is Jessie, back again to share with you a great number recognition activity for your preschoolers. I know that we’re a little past Easter now, but I swear those plastic eggs find a way to keep popping up around the house. Well this is the perfect way for you to get some great use out of them! Or, if your plastic Easter eggs are all packed up and put away, any empty containers can work for this activity.
Family Night Lesson: Tied Together as Family (she: Adelle)
In a world that pulls families in so many different directions, it is important to find ways to stay tied together. When children have a solid anchor at home, they are more likely to stay out of trouble and be a positive part of the community. I wanted to think of a family night lesson and activity that would demonstrate this act of “being bound together” in a visual way. I hope you enjoy this lesson and activity and that it can help your kids feel loved, safe, and protected in this crazy busy world that we live in.
April 2016 Visiting Teaching Message (she: Jeri)
Check out this month’s free Visiting Teaching printable, created by Jeri from the Etsy shop PicadillyLime.