I can’t believe some kids are already back at school! Our district doesn’t start until after Labor Day, but my nieces and nephews started on the 1st. This year both of my girls will be in high school and it’s O-Man’s last year of elementary school. Considering we love summer, it’s not something we’re looking…
Ice cream is a big deal in my family. It’s really not just for summer, but we probably do eat even more of it when it’s warm! I’ve even threatened, “if you don’t behave, you don’t get ice cream!” It’s a threat that works well in our house. We do enjoy walking to get ice…
When the weather is nice, it’s time to get out of the kitchen and fire up the grill! Ok, so in my house, IronFish does the grilling but I still have to prep everything and fix the sides! But let’s face it, it’s all about the sides if he burns it, lol. I think the…
Every summer my mom and I go blueberry picking. We started a few years ago and now it’s a summer tradition. Once we have picked several pounds of blueberries, we start preparing them. Sauces, jams, pie fillings, muffins, frozen and just ready to eat. We love our blueberries and picking our own means we have…
My girls have grown to be close to my size. They are both about 5’9″! O-Man is still much more of a kid than my teenagers. At least once a week I find he has built a fort someplace in the house. So, when Teepee Joy reached out to partner with me, I knew there…
Picnics are always a fun way to spend time with family and friends in the summer. Sharing a meal, playing games, or just enjoying each other’s company. Today’s Home Matters Linky Party is all about Picnics! I’ve put together a huge collection of sides so you’ll never need to wonder what to make. #Picnics #HomeMattersParty…
