Have you noticed your bathroom looking a little less than pristine recently? You might want to gut everything and install a totally new one, but this is an expensive option and can be very disruptive to your family. Thankfully, there are easier and cheaper alternatives to update the look of your bathroom and make it seem brand new. Here they are: 1. Paint the Tiles Having new tiles installed in the bathroom can be hugely expensive, but did you know you can just paint them? This is a super ...
Family Friendly Shows to Watch on Netflix
It appears most of the United States is in a bitter cold snap this weekend. Here in Minnesota we woke up to temperatures well below zero and with the windchill factored in, temps were -35. Yes, you read that correctly, -35 Fahrenheit. I thought I would gather some family-friendly shows to watch on Netflix for you. These are all kid-appropriate but also fun for the parents to watch too. Most of these are favorites of my family that we enjoy watching and we will probably be watching some of these ...
Quick and Easy Red Velvet Dip
Looking for a quick, simple, easy, yet impressive dessert dip? I have a delicious red velvet dip that is all that! Plus, you can make this to feed the masses or an intimate tray for two. It's up to you. I like to make dessert dips when my nephews and niece come over because they are fun to eat and simple to make. The kids always devour the whole platter leaving nothing left but the crumbs. To make this red velvet dip you will need the following - 8oz Whipped Topping 15oz Box Red Velvet ...
Hugs and Kisses Cocoa Bombs
With Valentine's Day coming up soon I thought we would create a hugs and kisses cocoa bomb. These make great teacher gifts, Valentine's Day gifts and are fun to enjoy with the kids. To make a batch of Hugs and Kisses Cocoa Bombs you will need the following - 12oz Bag White Candy Melts 1 Tbsp Hot Chocolate Per Bomb Mini Marshmallows White icing XoXo Candies Sphere Silicone Mold If the XOXO candies are sold out online you can usually find them at Wal-Mart, Michaels, or JoAnns. If ...
4 Tips for Travelling Across the Country on a Budget
The United States is an enormous place. So big that you’d never see it all in your lifetime, even if you tried to. And to get from one side of the continent to the other takes a huge amount of time, and can cost a great deal of money too. If you have family you want to visit across the country, or just fancy traveling to a new destination, the financial expense can be off-putting. Sometimes it’s easier to just stay put and make the most of your local area. But despite the vast distance ...
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Hy-Vee
This is a sponsored blog; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by Hy-Vee. Can you believe it's almost Valentine's Day? It feels like the year is going by so quickly! Today, I'm going to share with you one of my favorite places to visit when we are celebrating the holidays. My go-to store, for any life event, is Hy-Vee! Hy-Vee has it all. It's my one-stop store where I can find delicious eats, beautiful flowers, and gifts. I utilize the ...