how I revived date night
Well folks, this is it, the last day of June. It’s also the last Friday of the month, and therefore the last Friday post for our Revive Date Night series. When I first started thinking about this series I just thought it would be a fun way to commemorate my 10 year anniversary this month. […]
a California mom’s guide to the American River
I’m excited to be joining some other California moms today as we share our favorite places to cool off! June is nearly over and summer is in full swing around here. Our weather has actually been crazy lately. The beginning of the month started off down right chilly with a late-season snow storm in the […]
DIY camping light tutorial with recycled items
There are some things that are just iconic summer to me. Long days spent slathered in sunscreen and swimming. Backyard parties with crisp watermelon. Enjoying an ice-cold Diet Coke® while camping. You probably know that I’m a big advocate for going camping, especially as a family. Whether it’s in our backyard or at a National Park, we […]
“year of dates” gift for your spouse
Mike and I just got back from our anniversary trip, finally. Over nine hours in a car driving through the Nevada desert with no air conditioning in triple digit heat… yikes. We made it home safely though, and I’m not going to let that negate all the positive aspects of the trip. I’ll get into […]
diy outdoor car track for toys
Today is a day that all of my kiddos have been waiting for for awhile–the day that Disney•Pixar’s Cars 3 comes out in theaters! Our whole family are big fans of the Disney•Pixar’s Cars franchise. From the movies to the rides to toys we just can’t get enough! Speaking of toys, I can’t wait to […]