no-bake desserts
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No-Bake Desserts – 20 Delicious & Easy Ideas (she: Mariah)

It is summertime my friends, and that means doing what we can to stay cool! Anything to keep the oven off, right??Salads, slow cooker meals, sandwiches, and no-bake recipes all seem to make more of an appearance when summer rolls around. Today I’ve got some awesome no-bake desserts that will not only keep your house cool, but also make you the star of the neighborhood potluck! Enjoy!

family night fun with dad
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Family Night Fun with Dad! (she: Veronica)

Hello! It’s Veronica and I’m so happy to be here this month! Since Father’s Day is coming, I thought I’d share some ideas for Family Night with DAD! Why?! Because they are so very important, and so very awesome!! I’ve had a ton of fun ideas swimming around in my little brain, so it was hard to whittle it down. There are a lot of ideas, so just choose what would work the best for your family. I’m also sensitive to the fact that not everyone may have a father in their home, so feel free to adapt it for a grandfather or close friend. They could be your guest of honor for the night!

4 ways to make cleaning more enjoyable

4 Ways to Make Cleaning More Enjoyable (she: Victoria)

I don’t know about you, but I’m a little emotionally allergic to cleaning. I hate it, it’s not something that is fun for me but unfortunately it’s something that has to be done. The irony is not lost on me with my blog being named Creative Home Keeper that I don’t enjoy cleaning but that’s where the creative part comes in!

There will always be tasks, responsibilities, chores and jobs we don’t enjoy doing BUT there are ways to make it more enjoyable doing. Today I want to share with you my top 4 ways to make cleaning more enjoyable.

turn your backyard into disneyland
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Turn Your Backyard into Disneyland (she: Adelle)

Hey, it’s Adelle from Packed with Fun, the official blog for Get Away Today. Once Memorial Day weekend is over, the summer officially begins and my kids start begging for some summer fun. Our family loves to go to Disneyland so much, that we decided to recreate it at home to extend some of that vacation magic. Here are six activities you can set up to turn your backyard into Disneyland. This would work at a nearby park, too, for hours of Disneyland fun:

inspirational printable
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Inspirational Printable – A Quote From Duke Fergerson (she: Sharon)

This is Sharon again from Lemon Squeezy, and this month I water-colored a quote that I love. Duke Fergerson is a retired professional football player and said this during an interview back in 1988, which was originally advice from his mother. I’m going to put this inspirational quote up where my kids will see it a lot and hopefully it will be something they always remember.

12 Brilliant Ways to Dress your Walls with Wood

12 Brilliant Ways to Dress your Walls with Wood (she: Kristi)

Last month when I popped in to share my Spring Bottle Vases, I was just embarking on our most epic DIY journey yet as we signed on to take part in the One Room Challenge. Have you heard of it? Basically, we committed to making over one room in our home in just six weeks. Yep, SIX weeks! It was an absolute whirlwind, but I’m thrilled to say we made it through the other side and we really couldn’t be happier with the results! Curious about which room we chose to transform? You can check out our final reveal here! Here’s a little hint: it may just involve a perfectly weathered wood plank wall!

30-Minute Skillet Chicken Pasta
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30-Minute Skillet Chicken Pasta (she: Nikki)

Today we’ve got a quick and easy skillet chicken pasta meal. Perfect with garlic bread on those cold days, and equally perfect on hot days with a nice crunchy green salad.

This is one-pan cooking at it’s best. Everything gets added in step-by-step, and we end up with a delicious cheesy-creamy pasta dish – with plenty of vegetables – that the kids will love.