What a week! Life just gets busier and busier, doesn’t it!? We had a fun, laid-back week. Our highlight for the week was lighting fireworks in our driveway on the Fourth of July. With the Fourth of July past, I’m getting prepared for my daughter’s birthday parties later this month. We are also busy decorating…
I Love America, Yes I Do!
Happy 4th of July! I have a song I learned in elementary playing on repeat in my head. We learned it in 5th grade for our patriotic program. I don’t remember all of the words, but it goes something like this: I love America, yes I do! I love America, love it true! I love…
Nothing Happier than S’mores, Freedom, & Cupcakes
What makes you happy? I have a goal to find, recognize, and remember the little things that make life happy. Read more about the nothing happier series. Here is this week’s list of things that make me happy: S’mores Nothing makes me happier than s’mores. Last weekend we went camping. One of my favorite things…
Patriotic Marshmallow Popcorn
First of all, I need to know who has been holding out on me! This marshmallow popcorn treat is deathly delicious. I love sweet and salty snacks and I especially love easy recipes. This marshmallow popcorn recipe was perfect. I love Rice Krispie treats and I love homemade caramel corn, so this recipe was destined…
Nothing Happier than Slip ‘n Slide, Strawberries, & Long Summer Nights
What makes you happy? I have a goal to find, recognize, and remember the little things that make life happy. Read more about the nothing happier series. Here is this week’s list of things that make me happy: Slip ‘n Slide Nothing makes me happier than a Slip ‘n Slide. How could you not be…
Friday 5 – Camping, Ice Cream, Glad You Came, Cheerios & Bananas, & Caramel Apples
Here are the 5 random things that caught my eye this week that make me happy. 1: Camping Weekend Image source | Etsy I can’t wait to go camping. I am so excited to go that I’m having fear that I will have so much fun relaxing and enjoying the simple life, that I will…
Fourth of July Patriotic Dessert Ideas
Are you ready for your Fourth of July barbeque? I’ve put together some of the best Fourth of July desserts I’ve come across to give you some ideas for your celebration. Red, White, & Blue Candy Apples Image Source – Tidy Mom Wow! These patriotic candy apples would definitely be the talk of the party. …
Patriotic Oreo Pops
I had so much fun making Oreo pops with my new Velata warmer that I decided I needed to make some patriotic Oreo pops for the Fourth of July. Anything on a stick is cute, right? Add a few sprinkles and you’ve got yourself a win! These treats are incredibly easy and are perfect treats…
Nothing Happier than Parades, Drive-in Movies, & My Dad
What makes you happy? I have a goal to find, recognize, and remember the little things that make life happy. Read more about the nothing happier series. Here is this week’s list of things that make me happy: Parades Nothing makes me happier than parades. When I was growing up, every Fourth of July we…
Lemonade Stand Sign
I don’t know if you can get any more creative and cute than anything created by a kid. My daughter is endlessly creative and always has crayons or scissors within arms reach for her projects. For birthday and Christmas gifts, she would be more likely to ask for craft supplies than Barbies. When school was…