In today's post, we're learning how to make this super cute, super easy DIY snow ski ornaments! I just love handmade ornaments!   They make the perfect Christmas gift for someone who already has everything!  Plus this project is super easy to personalize with a date, a name, or whatever you'd like. This really is my …

In today's post, I'm going to teach you how to fix Christmas lights! Everyone has been there.  You're all set to decorate for Christmas. You've gotten all your holiday stuff out and set it all up to decorate your home, only to find one (or twelve) strand of Christmas lights is no longer working.   You …

This snowflake string art craft is super easy and super fun to create.   I spent 4 years making and selling string art professionally, and this was ALWAYS one of my favorite designs to make.  It comes together very quickly and just looks so cute!   I'm super excited to share my free printable snowflake …

In today's post, I'm going to share with you how to make felt flowers. Felt flowers are a quick, easy and inexpensive craft that make adorable gifts.  We've given these little cuties out in all sorts of situations, and they've always been a huge hit!  I've even sold them at craft fairs!  They look like …

My kids and I have been making this super easy, super fast 3D DIY Valentine cards for several years now and they are always a HUGE hit in their classrooms!    The simple 3D optical illusion is super popular and fun to make.   I like them so much better than traditional style Valentine pop-up cards …

In today's post, I'll teach you how to make an explosion box: a unique personalized gift that bursts open with photos and memories as soon as you open it! I'm always looking for fun and unique gift ideas, especially for family members.  I always feel like I'm struggling to find the perfect gift for the …

In today's post, I'm going to share with you what I've learned about freezer meal prep!  I love the idea of being super organized and always prepared for anything. Like I said, I love the "idea." In reality, I am FAR from either one of those things. I'm usually flying by the seat of my …

Gardening with kids is one of the best activities your family can do together! When I was young, I always considered gardening just something that my granny did.  It seemed kinda antiquated and unnecessary, since grocery stores had everything you could possibly need.  But last year, when we moved to a new house that had …

Finding craft ideas for teens is definitely challenging. Fostering creativity in tweens and teens is a lot harder than it is when they're little. You want ideas that are fun, but more challenging than your average elementary age project. While searching for craft ideas for teens in my house, I've found some awesome projects that …

In today's post, we're going to tell you all the places you can find Starbucks at Disney!  Just because you're visiting Disney World, doesn't mean you have to give up your Starbucks obsession during your stay!  Disney has partnered with Starbucks to bring you their delicious products in all four of the parks at Disney …

In today's post, I'm going to share my favorite, little known tradition at Walt Disney World:  the Kiss Goodnight! What is The Kiss Goodnight? One of the most magical parts of a visit to the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World happens at the very end of the day, and most guests to the park …

  In today's post, I'm going to share 10 invaluable job interview tips straight from a hiring manager! Going to a job interview is one of the most stressful and important experience anyone will ever face, especially if you're brand new to the workforce or just returning to it. Once you've found an opportunity on …

  Over the past 5 years, I've created hundreds of pieces of string art, but this Mason Jar String Art project is by far one of my favorites.  . It's a fun craft and you can create simple or elaborate pieces of art once you learn the technique. I enjoy it so much that I …

In today's post, I'm going to show you how to create these sled popsicle stick ornaments! I love giving homemade gifts for Christmas, especially ornaments!   My husband's mom saved every ornament anyone ever gave him, and gifted them to us after we got married.  Now they decorate our tree every year.   It's such a joy …

  An easy day trip from either Edinburgh or Glasgow, visiting Inveraray, Scotland is a picture perfect way to spend an afternoon.  Between the town, the loch, and the castle, there is plenty to see. Inveraray Castle The ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, the Chief of the Clan Campbell, Inveraray Castle is the …

In today's post, I'm going to share my top ten places to visit in Edinburgh, Scotland! Edinburgh, Scotland, is an amazing city that is filled with culture and history.   There's so much to do in such an easily accessible city that it can be hard to know exactly where to start!   During a recent trip, …

I adore Disney World.  It's my happy place.  Glimpsing that iconic castle in person always makes me a little teary-eyed.  But I hate eating breakfast at Disney World! There are so many amazing restaurants in every Disney park.  During our last trip to WDW, we stayed on Disney property for the first time and had …

In today's post, you're going to learn Mancala Rules and how to make your own Mancala board at home, using just a few simple materials! Mancala is basically a two player strategy game that involves moving tokens between holes or pits, with the object being to capture as many of your opponent's tokens as you …

In today's post, I'm going to rank the Best Rides of the Magic Kingdom! The Magic Kingdom is by far my favorite of all the parks at Walt Disney World.  And, of course, I have my favorite rides.  Here's my countdown of the top 10 best rides of the Magic Kingdom, why I love them, …

Making your own stencil bleached shirts is a fun, cheap and easy way to make a cool, one of a kind t-shirt.  In this post, I'll teach you how to bleach a shirt so that you create patterns and designs on them. The negative/positive space concepts are really fun to play with and give you …

What ATV Gear Does A Newbie Really Need? As a woman heading out on my first backwoods riding trip, I had NO CLUE what ATV gear I actually needed to do this successfully.   Recently, my husband and I were invited to join some awesome friends on a really cool ATV trip to the mountains of …

How many cups are in a quart?  How many cups are in a pint?  How many cups are in a gallon?  These are questions that can plague the home cook!   Thankfully, I remember the "Gallon Man" concept from way back in high school home economics.  This handy graphic, shows you exactly how cups, pints, quarts, …

We love to play some Uno over here, especially our own version which has become known as Uno House Rules. Over the years, this card game has been known by many names:  Dirty Uno, Crazy Uno, Wild Uno, Apocalypse Uno, and more.  No matter what we call it, we never fail to have a ball …

Ever wanted to learn how to meal plan?  Well, you're in the right place! "What's for dinner?"   I've grown to hate that question.  As simple as that question is, the answer isn't always so easy.   In our household, the cooking responsibilities mainly fall to me.  It's a job a volunteered for because I absolutely LOVE …

Making this Deathly Hallows t-shirt is easier than you'd think! We have a lot of Harry Potter fans in our house!  I read the series when it came out and went to the theater for every movie.   Now my kids have read them and love the "boy who lived" as much as I do!    …

Crumple tie dye is probably one of the easiest tie dye methods out there! Y'all tie dye is hot right now.  Everyone seems to be trying their hand at making one-of-a-kind clothing with this fun, easy, classic craft. If you're looking to get started making your own creations, the crumple tie dye technique is the …

We had a blast making our own tie dye hoodie!  This project was extremely fun to make, and required only a few supplies and a little basic know-how to bring it all together!  I'm super excited to teach you how to tie dye a hoodie! I have two middle schoolers in my house at the …

Bleach tie dye (also known as reverse tie dye) is one of the coolest craft projects I've come across in a LONG time.   I have two middle schoolers in my house now, a boy and a girl, and this project appealed to both of them!   It's rare that I find a craft project that gets …

DIY lip gloss: It's the newest project in our house that's been keeping my teenager happy lately.   Surprisingly enough, I'm enjoying making it too!   After a little trial and error, we've worked up a super easy DIY lip gloss recipe that allows you to make custom shades, that also smell and taste fantastic!   The recipe …

Have you ever wondered what it is that makes Walt Disney World "the most magical place on earth"?  That word - magical - is used all the time when describing Disney Parks.  So, I figure it's worth talking about what it is that makes Disney World so magical in the first place, don't you think? …

This rope rainbow wall hanging project is giving me all the feels, y'all!  Looking at it just makes me happy! It's such a fun and cute project that's perfect for just about any room, from a nursery to a teen bedroom!  The best part is that I found everything I needed to make this project …

Did you know that you can easily walk to Epcot from Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World?  I've got all the details about one of Disney's best kept secret walkways!   There are lots of different options when it comes to getting around Walt Disney World.  You've got the monorail - which is a fun but …

Homemade hot pockets are the perfect make-ahead meals for a quick lunch, dinner or even breakfast!  Admit it.  When you read the words "hot pockets," you sang it like they did in the 90's commercials.   Like most of us, hot pockets were a mainstay of my diet from my teenage years through my early 20's.  …

I figured out the Zax sauce recipe!!  I now know how to make Zax Sauce!! Y'all!  I love Zaxby's.   Like love it so much, it's ridiculous.  Any chance I get to see that silly chicken logo, I'm there!  From the Zalad's to the Wingz, every member of my family has something they love on the Zaxby's …

Are you familiar with Disney Rider Switch?  People also refer to it as "child swap"  - and it is a CRUCIAL part of enjoying Walt Disney World if you've got kiddos that don't meet all height requirements or don't enjoy the same rides the rest of your group enjoys.  It's an amazing program - my …

No one EVER wants to get sick at Disney! While it may be the happiest place on earth, Walt Disney World may not always be the healthiest!  Whether it's a the flu, a virus, or a just stomach bug, getting sick on vacation is always possible.  Here are a few things you need to know …

Tony's Town Square Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom is one of Walt Disney World's often overlooked restaurants.  We'd heard lots mixed reviews about this place, so we decided to try it for ourselves during our last visit to the park. Reservations for Tony's Town Square were really easy to come by.  We booked our table …

When I told my friends I was going to paint a piano, most of them were pretty skeptical about it.  I heard just about every question you could imagine. Is that even possible?  How would you even go about doing that?  Would it ruin the piano?  Could the instrument itself stand up to all the …

We LOVE to try new things from around the world while we're at Disney, and international soft drinks are no exception! The Coca-Cola Store During a recent trip to the parks, my daughter and I found ourselves in Disney Springs on our arrival day with some time to kill before our room would be ready …

Chicken Guy Disney Springs.  It sounds like a sitcom or punchline to a joke, but it's not.  It's a quick service restaurant chicken restaurant on Walt Disney World property brought to you by none other than chef, restaurateur, and Food Network personality Guy Fieri.   Guy Fieri is known for his Food Network shows, specifically Diners, …

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is one of the best events Walt Disney World offers any time of the year.   This extra ticketed event provides guests with an exclusive Christmas celebration in the way only Disney can pull off.  Christmas music, hot chocolate, holiday cookies, and even snow on Main Street are just some of …

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