Too many fresh tomatoes on hand? With these 15 mouth-watering fresh tomato recipes to choose from, you’ll be loving your home-grown tomatoes all season long. There’s just something so sweet and special about home grown, vine-ripened summer tomatoes. I remember growing huge tomato plants in our backyard as a kid and seeing bushel […]
The Happy Now Blog Link-Up #113
Welcome to the One Hundred Thirteenth Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we […]
11 Crave-Worthy Ice Cream Cake Recipes Perfect for Summer
We all scream for ice cream…ice cream cake that is! Keep the oven off this summer and stay cool with one of these 11 crave-worthy ice cream cake recipes. Let’s face it, summer is HOT. My kids and I are all about keeping things cool and easy during the blazing hot months, which […]
The Happy Now Blog Link-Up #112
Welcome to the One Hundred Twelfth Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we […]
S’mores Icebox Cake (Perfect for Summer!)
This s’mores icebox cake is a perfect make-ahead, cool treat for summer celebrations. You’ll look like a genius for making something so simple yet so decadent! Let’s face it, no one wants to turn on the oven to bake a cake during the hot summer months. But if you have kids with summer birthdays, […]
The Happy Now Blog Link-Up #111
Welcome to the One Hundred Eleventh Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we […]
How to Love Your Home Just the Way It Is
Yes, we all love magazine-worthy home decor. But it’s important to learn to love your home just the way it is. Read on for 7 tips that will help you fall in love with your home again. “I want this room!” “That kitchen is gorgeous.” “Can you imagine having a master bedroom this […]
The Happy Now Blog Link-Up #110
Welcome to the One Hundred Tenth Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we […]
Homemade Chocolate Marshmallow Recipe
This homemade chocolate marshmallow recipe combines two delectable ingredients into one soft, pillowy, and tasty treat. Everybody knows that marshmallows are made infinitely better with chocolate. Think about it. What are the BEST ways to eat marshmallows: Dunked in hot chocolate As marshmallow pops Addictive choco-mallow And, of course, you can’t forget s’mores. […]
The Happy Now Blog Link-Up #109
Welcome to the One Hundred Ninth Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we […]
8 Easy Cleaning Tips to Make Your House Party-Ready (Free Pre-Party Cleaning Checklist!)
Follow these 8 easy cleaning tips to make your house party-ready (with a free pre-party cleaning checklist) & you’ll be ready to host the best party of the year! Good morning friends! Today I’m excited to introduce you to my friend Maria from the blog Leisurely Does It. She is the queen of […]
The Happy Now Blog Link-Up #108
Welcome to the One Hundred Eighth Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we […]
Having Fun Together | Shaving Cream Crafts with the Kids
Forget spending hoards of money on craft supplies. Set up a couple of these shaving cream crafts and enjoy hours of fun together with your kids! To be honest, it was my fault. I was the one that sent my husband in search of a dozen cans of cheap shaving cream…on top of […]
The Happy Now Blog Link-Up #107
Welcome to the One Hundred Seventh Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we […]
Birthday Cake Marshmallows are Easier than You Think
Celebrate anytime with buttery, sprinkle-coated birthday cake marshmallows. No box mix required and they’re easier to make than you think! I just don’t get most ‘birthday cake’ and ‘funfetti’ recipes that aren’t actually cake. Yep, me, the total dessert and sweets addict. You can try to convince me, but adding a bit of cake […]
The Happy Now Blog Link-Up #106
Welcome to the One Hundred Sixth Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we would […]
Meal Prep for Beginners | 5 Steps to Making Meal Prep Easier
In this guide to meal prep for beginners (or anyone, really), learn 5 steps to stop meal prep drudgery and start actually saving time all week long. “I work all weekend, so I can work during the week.” Have you ever felt that way? A few years ago, I decided to set a timer […]
The Happy Now Blog Link-Up #105
Welcome to the One Hundred Fifth Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we […]
The Best Kids Treasure Hunt Ideas, Tips, and Tricks
Want to host a treasure hunt for your kids’ birthday party? Read on for the best kids treasure hunt ideas, tips and tricks to make it as much fun as possible. Confession: While I love to plan parties, I do not like to plan structured activities for those parties. While the kids […]
The Happy Now Blog Link-Up #104
Welcome to the One Hundred Fourth Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we […]
Homemade Graham Crackers | Fun Cooking with the Kids
Forget the boxed version! Homemade graham crackers with cinnamon and honey are a delicious alternative to store bought crackers, and a perfect treat to make with your kids. Can you believe it? This recipe took almost two years to perfect, and I nearly blew it with the pictures. You see, I mistakenly […]
The Happy Now Blog Link-Up #103
Welcome to the One Hundred Third Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we […]
13 Adorable Easter Crafts to Make with Your Kids
Spend some quality time with your kids all while getting the house decorated for Easter with these cute and easy Easter crafts to make with your kids. “Mommy, what can I do?” My daughter is asking me this for the fourth time in the last 30 minutes, and it’s getting old. Honestly, my […]
The Happy Now Blog Link-Up #102
Welcome to the One Hundred Second Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we […]
St. Patrick’s Day Treats | 15 Fun Recipes to Make This Year
From the simple to wow-em, here are some of the cutest and most colorful St. Patrick’s Day treats you can find on this side of the leprechaun’s rainbow. Many, many years ago, I actually found a four leaf clover. It was pretty awesome. I even preserved it in a photo album for […]
The Happy Now Blog Link-Up #101
Welcome to the One Hundred First Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we […]
Easter Dinner Recipes | 15 Yummy Meals to Try This Year
Looking for Easter dinner recipes? Any of these main course recipes are the perfect star for your family dinner. The only question is…which will you make? What do you serve for Easter dinner? For us, Easter doesn’t feel right without lamb on the table. But, for others, Easter isn’t complete without a perfectly […]
The Happy Now Blog Link-Up #100
Welcome to the One Hundredth Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we would […]
How to Make Adorable Easter Egg Mason Jars (Fun for Kids too!)
These Easter egg mason jars are super cute…and a fun craft to make with your kids. Find out how to make them, and all the different ways they can be used! Aren’t these Easter Egg Mason Jars adorable?! Originally posted by Mason Jar Crafts Love, it’s no wonder that they’re one of the […]
How to Make a Colorful Easter Grass Garland
Easter garland doesn’t have to be limited to Easter eggs. Add color and texture to your Easter decorations with this wild and crazy crafty Easter grass garland. When I was a kid it was always unnaturally green, semi-transparent plastic, and stuck to everything. Easter grass has come a long way since then. These […]
The Happy Now Blog Link-Up #99
Welcome to the Ninety-Ninth Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we would love […]
The Best Party Games for Toddlers | 20 Easy Ideas
Whether it’s for a birthday, holiday party, or a simple play date, you’ll never run out of party games for toddlers with this 3-step system. So you’ve decided to host your three-year-old’s birthday party at your house. You’ve picked out a theme, planned an amazing menu, and started crafting decorations. Then, it suddenly […]
20 Heart-Shaped Chocolates and Treats Perfect for Valentine’s Day
Spread the love this Valentines Day with one of these 20 heart-shaped chocolates and treats. They’re perfect for classroom get-togethers or just as a treat for two. “All You Need is Love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” ~ Charles Schulz I’m with Mr. Schulz on this one. I guess […]