Lasso the Moon • Life is a Gift
Making this Cake Cookies recipe is a wonderful way to spend a rainy autumn afternoon with your kids. Get the full mega-frosted, super-buttery, cookie recipe below! . . . My kids are obsessed with those store-bought “Birthday Cake Cookies.” Do you know the ones I am referring to? They’re super soft and taste like they’re made out of 90% frosting and… Read More
Turn that slow cooker on and spice up your life with this easy Crock-Pot Chili recipe. A big thanks to BUSH’S® Beans for sponsoring today’s heart-warming family dinner. Autumn is my absolute favorite time of the year— Pulling out sweaters… Feeling the crisp fall breeze on my face… Getting “into the groove” with back-to-school routines… At our house, though, nothing… Read More
Love at first bite. If you’re a grilled cheese fanatic, you’ve got to try this Inside-Out Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe. The secret ingredient? Cheese, of course. I’m going to be blunt, you’re making grilled cheese sandwiches all wrong and you need to stop. Once you’ve gone Inside-Out, you’ll never go back to a standard grilled cheese sandwich again. I promise–It’ll be… Read More
Looking for a slow cooker recipe for a hectic day? We’ve got you covered. This Hawaiian Pineapple Crockpot Chicken recipe is a sweet find. This recipe is part of our Down & Dirty Dinners Series. With each Down & Dirty Dinner recipe, you’ll find quick-unedited phone snapshots from everyday moms making dinner just like you. . . . Today was one of those… Read More
This Slow-Cooker Beef Stew recipe makes dinner easy. Whip these five ingredients together (Hint: They’re not what you’d expect!) and you’re done. Best recipe ever. Your family will be BEGGING for more. It’s literally comfort in a bowl. A big thanks to Reames® Frozen Homestyle Egg Noodles for sponsoring today’s dinner recipe. I remember being a kid during Wisconsin winters like it was yesterday… Looking… Read More
No skills are necessary for these hilarious family-friendly Christmas games. In fact, the worse you are, the better this race-to-the-finish relay gets. . . . Over the years, our family has always tried to find unique ways to keep the holidays entertaining. When the kids were little, it was an effort to keep the TV off on Christmas Day. We’ve gone bowling in matching holiday… Read More
Considering doing a donation? Be sure to check out these seven tips for donating toys to hospitals, including how to get your kiddos involved. A big thanks to Melissa & Doug for sponsoring today’s post. . . . Sometimes as I look at my two girls, I smile and think, “I’m rocking this parenting thing.” Other times, I hold my head in… Read More
Have you got 98% of your holiday shopping done, but are feeling stumped when it comes to YOUR PARENTS? Gift ideas for parents (and in-laws) sometimes feel like a serious challenge. Check out 10 unique gift ideas for them below. A big thanks to Square Cash for sponsoring today’s holiday list. I’m going to be straightforward here… My mom is not one of those grandparents who swoons… Read More
Can you believe the holidays are almost upon us? Below are five ways to kick off an awesome Christmas season with your family. Be sure to check out the free Must-Watch Holiday Movies printable, too. A big HO! HO! HO! to Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus for sponsoring today’s holiday post. It may be a wonderful time of the year… but the holiday season is… Read More
Cooking for a holiday can be overwhelming, even for the uber-organized. Below are seven make-ahead side dishes guaranteed to save you time. Thanks to Crystal Farms® for inspiring today’s recipe collection and for hosting the BONUS Crate & Barrel Nesting Baking Dish and Serving Bowl GIVEAWAY at the end of the post! “It just isn’t a proper holiday meal if we don’t have ____________.” ← (Fill in the blank… Read More
Looking to give a unique handmade gift for the holidays this year? Below you’ll find seven beautiful mason jar gifts that are perfect for Christmas! Mason jar gifts are the perfect sweet treat for teachers, co-workers, and friends. Here are a few quick tips for success when making this handmade gift: Cut the bottom off of a plastic cup and use it as a… Read More
Looking for a simple and unique way to wish your friends and family “Happy Holidays” this season? Steal this incredibly easy digital Christmas Letter idea to share with your friends and family on Facebook! Thanks to Animoto for sponsoring today’s post. One of my favorite—absolute favorite—aspects of the holiday season is opening and reading Christmas Letters from friends and family. I smile at the… Read More
Working with clay allows one to develop and strengthen hand muscles and express creativity in a three dimensional medium. This activity gives the look of a glazed project without the use of a kiln. Wouldn’t it make a lovely gift for Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas? Materials Air dry clay Rolling pin Knife Circle cookie cutter Dowel or bamboo skewer… Read More
Learn how to carve apples and transform them into irresistibly spooky shrunken heads (right before your eyes) with this DIY Halloween project for tweens. The air is crisp and fall has officially arrived. I’m so excited to celebrate the autumn season with my family, but holiday traditions with tweens can be a delicate balance. They’re at a point where they’ve… Read More
Do you get frustrated with all the skimpy Halloween costumes available for kids? If you’re from the Midwest too, you know it gets darn right COLD at night in October. I’m excited to share a few of the chilly weather costumes we’ve done in the past (coming next week!), but right now I want to show you our favorite uber-warm default costume choice…. Read More
Teach your kids to focus on the good… Get your tween or teen involved in this completely inspiring Words of Gratitude project. A big thank-you to Animoto for sponsoring today’s post; they’re officially one of my favorite Fall Finds—Click here to see why for yourself. Teaching gratitude to little kids is simple. There are literally HUNDREDS of ideas online for children’s gratitude crafts and activities…. Read More