With the dog days of summer in the near future, I'm starting to cook lighter and fresher meals that don't require an oven or the stove, are quick and easy, and are light and delicious. This summer cobb salad that I'm sharing with you today is all of these and more! It's the perfect summer salad, right there next to our healthy broccoli salad and tasty bean salad! Summer Cobb Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Vinaigrette I took the traditional cobb salad and lightened it up a ... [ Read More ]
Starbucks Caramel Apple Spice Recipe
Now that it's almost fall, I have been on a fall drink kick. Never mind the fact that it's still hot here in San Diego! This warm weather is not stopping me from my Starbucks caramel apple spice, salted caramel frappuccino, or any of the other yummy drinks that Starbucks has to offer! I figured it was time I tried making my favorite caramel apple spice drink at home. I found the actual caramel apple spice Starbucks recipe here and adapted it a bit. The recipe calls for Starbucks Cinnamon ... [ Read More ]
Top 10 Things To Do at Universal Studios Hollywood + Tips For a Great Day
Thinking about a trip to Universal Studios Hollywood? You definitely should! Today I'm sharing the top 10 things to do at Universal Studios Hollywood. Where else can you go on an adventure with Harry, Hermoine, and Ron, eat at The Three Broomsticks and indulge in your favorite drinks and food from the Harry Potter Books, tour working movie studios, get up close and personal with a velociraptor, become a Minion for a day, and so much more? We recently visited there as a family, and if ... [ Read More ]
Fall Bucket List Ideas + Free Printable
Do you have certain fall activities and traditions that you do every autumn? We sure do, and I've compiled our favorites into a fun fall bucket list! What's different about this fall bucket list is that you print it out, then punch a hole in a small pumpkin next to each fall activity once you complete it. It's a great way to enjoy all that this season offers! I LOVE this time of year, and all of the fall activities for families that come with it. All of the usual autumn suspects are on ... [ Read More ]
7 Reasons Why You Need a Cricut Maker In Your Life
If you like to craft, then I'm sure by now you've heard of the new Cricut Maker. The Cricut Maker is an incredible machine that cuts fabric, leather, balsa wood, mat board, and more! Affiliate links have been included for your convenience. I get a small percentage of any purchase made at no additional cost to you. I love my new Cricut Maker, and today I'm excited to share with you 10 reasons you need a Cricut Maker machine in your life! A Cricut Maker works really well with Cricut ... [ Read More ]
How To Organize Your Childrens’ Art and Schoolwork
Organizing schoolwork at home that's been saved over the years from your kids is a daunting task. Your children's art projects and school papers are hard to throw away, and you're having a hard time coming up with an effective way of organizing school papers. Sound familiar? At the end of the school year, moms everywhere brace themselves for the mountain of art, school papers, and awards that their children will inevitably bring home. Neat and organized spaces become home to cluttered ... [ Read More ]