Looking for a fun getaway this Summer, but don’t want to break the bank? Whether you enjoy history, have a Girl Scout in the family, or just enjoy seeing beautiful new places, Savannah, Georgia, has something for everyone. It is filled with history, design and architecture, with many gardens, beautiful old building bursting with character […]
If you’ve ever been to a restaurant and gotten honey mustard as the dressing for your salad, you know how rich and delicious it is. And if you’ve ever bought a bottle of honey mustard dressing from the store, you know how it’s just not the same. This recipe for homemade honey mustard dressing is […]
Where we live in the Southeast, we try not to be outside unless there is water involved, (and ideally shade). We do have friends with pools, and sometimes we go to the beach, so I like to have a small stash of water toys that we can take along with us. Some water toys […]
Visiting the City that Never Sleeps can certainly cost a pretty penny, but there are lots of things you can do that don’t cost a dime! Here is a list of 25 FREE things to do in New York City that will leave you feeling frugally fulfilled after your vacation is over. Top 25 Free […]
Father’s Day is right around the corner. If you don’t have time to order something and have it shipped, here are some fun DIY options. If you want even more ideas, check out gifts that I pinned on our Father’s Day Pinterest board. 8 Father’s Day Crafts Building Memories Lego Jar Get together with your […]
Try this easy baked chicken teriyaki for a quick weeknight meal! We like it served with rice and a roasted or steamed green veggie. PrintBaked Chicken Teriyaki Ingredients2 chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally to make 4 cutlets (or you could buy chicken cutlets) 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup brown […]
Summer is coming… Even if your brain has been in summer mode for two months already, it might be fun to actually declare the start of summer and then plan different ways to kick it off. Summer reading is a fun way to encourage your kids to keep using their brains without it feeling like […]
Are you hitting the road for a trip this summer with your family? While sometimes everyone is in the mood to do their own thing in the car, you can take advantage of extra family time and create connection by doing something together. One of our favorite road trip activities is to listen to an […]
Our cucumber plants in our raised bed garden have been thriving this season, so we are picking between 5-10 cucumbers a day. We’ve made cucumber salad, passed cucumbers onto our friends, and dipped them in homemade hummus, but my favorite way to use them up is to make refrigerator pickles. I’ve shared my recipe for […]
