In anticipation of the new movie The Wild Life, in theaters September 9, I made snake grape wand snacks. The grape wands make a great after school snack and are a fun treat to celebrate the upcoming movie release. What’s better than a fun snack to celebrate the movie? The chance to win a family … Read more
We visit Carlsbad, California frequently and each year we look forward to picking strawberries at the U-Pick Carlsbad Strawberry Company. It’s a can’t miss stop if you’re in the area. The visit makes for a great family day and through the years we have found tips to improve the experience and make it great for … Read more
Loving The Jungle Book as a child, I was ecstatic when the movie was remade and finally in theaters this month. The story of Mowgli, the “man-cub” growing up in the jungle as being raised by wolves does so much more than make you relive your childhood favorite. The original animated and the new live-action film have … Read more
During the summer it’s easy to lose track of time and forget about your well thought out meal plans. But when you’re cooking your daughter’s favorite side dish and she’s getting an extra helping of veggies without realizing it, it’s worth sticking to your plan. My daughter has never been a big fan of veggies … Read more
With the anticipation of the new Jurassic World and Disney Dinosaur coming to theaters soon, we have been talking a lot about dinosaurs. This week my daughter borrowed a few books from the library and we had an afternoon full of learning about the prehistoric giants. Our day included science projects, themed snacks, and a … Read more
Summer at our house means more time to play, do crafts, and make fun snacks. My daughter is attending summer camp for a couple of weeks and today she was assigned to bring snacks to share. Cucumber watermelon pops are the perfect snack for summertime fun. In less than an hour we made the pops … Read more