s’mores charcuterie board for the 4th of july

Summer is officially here and the grilling season is well under way. If your family is anything like mine then summertime grilling and s’mores by a campfire go hand-in-hand. Seasoned readers know how much we love s’mores and the fancier the better, right? Today I’m sharing a s’mores charcuterie board I made for last 4th […]
exploring Crater Lake National Park with kids

Two summers ago we made our annual trip to a National Park. Our family visits one National Park a year, preferably a new one we haven’t been to before—although we do have our favorites that we frequent. When we were planning our trip for 2019 we knew we wanted to stay somewhat close to home, […]
mini pudding parfait cups with WayFare

I know, I know. The kids are home with you all day now and they’re eating you out of house and home, right? Personally, I am shocked at the amount of food my kids consume. My three year old especially is famous for asking for a snack five minutes after she finishes one. Today I’ve […]
good habits to start this summer that are great all year

Have you officially started summer break yet? This is the start of our second week of summer vacation. Around here I try to balance having a fun summer with a lot of routine. I find that it helps with the “I’m bored”s that tend to pop up on those perfect summer afternoons. So if you […]
5 glamping tips for Tower Park Resort in Lodi

Our family just got back from another great weekend getaway to Tower Park Resort in Lodi, California. Tower Park Resort is a Jellystone Park campground with lots of fun amenities that the whole family can enjoy together. This was our family’s fourth visit to the campground and our first time back in almost two years […]