I love loVE LOVE the Fourth of July! Living in Utah is great for this because I get to celebrate twice! On the 24th, we also have Pioneer Day where we do the same festivities as the 4th- lucky me! Instilling patriotism and a love for your country in our children is important to me….
Fourth of July
Host Your Own Neighborhood 4th of July Parade (she: Jocelyn)
My family and I are pretty patriotic. Growing up, our town did not have their own 4th of July Parade, so my parents held a neighborhood 4th of July Parade with friends and family every year. 33 years later, this family tradition is still going strong. My siblings all host parades in their respective hometowns,…
The Perfect Summer Project to Keep Your Older Kids Occupied~
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…
Best Hand-Churned Ice Cream
Here is the best ice cream recipe that has been in my family for years. When we go to my grandparents over the Fourth of July we make homemade ice cream, and we churn it by hand. It’s just that much better because we worked hard for it. It’s tradition, and brings back great childhood…
Your Guide to Hamburgers & Hot Dogs
‘Tis the season for hamburgers and hot dogs….the Fourth of July, cookouts with friends, family reunions, etc. And, there isn’t a lot better than a hamburger or hot dog done up on the grill. So, here are some little suggestions of mine to ensure you get the tastiest grub! Your Guide to Hamburgers & Hot…
Your Kid & The United States! ~ Geography 101 ~
So, the 4th of July holiday has been making me think about our country, how much I really know about it and how much my children know. I am positive that my 7 year old geography wiz can kick my trash when it comes to United States trivia! Pretty sad. So, I solicited him to…
Fourth of July Craft!
This craft is easy and will keep your little ones occupied for at least an hour. You can make it into a pin and show your patriotism on the Fourth of July or make it into a magnet. . Here’s what you’ll need: 1/2 cup salt 1 cup flour 1/2 cup water Acrylic, red, white…
