If you’ve read my blog before, you know I like a good dice game. And that was before my dice gift exchange game and birthday party games with dice went completely bonkers. There’s just something about rolling dice and the element of chance that people seem to love. Maybe it’s because you’re all on a level playing field when it’s up to the dice. Or maybe people just like rolling dice....

How many times have you been asked do you want chocolate chips added to that? Whether it’s pancakes, waffles, or muffins – the answer is always yes. Add chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, or some other form of chocolate to everything! Always. There’s a reason chocolate chip cookies are so popular! The chocolate chips in these banana chocolate chip muffins is really what makes these better than all the other banana muffins out there....

This workout playlist for strength training is full of great workout songs that will keep you pumped up throughout your workout! One of my goals for the upcoming fall is not only to get back in shape but to build muscle. Somewhere in the past three years my muscles have just disappeared, and I would love to be able to hold my toddler for more than a few minutes without my arms aching....

I’ve always been a big fan of homemade lemonade, especially when they’re something a little different than the norm. Strawberry lemonade, lavender lemonade – you name it and I typically love it! This blueberry lemonade is my new favorite addition to my lemonade collection! It’s a great way to use up fresh blueberries you may have leftover and the flavor is just amazing. A little tart, a little sweet, and delicious....

Sorry for the insane amount of pictures in this post, there were just so many cute details that I couldn’t choose which ones to share. So I’m sharing them all! Let’s start with the main party table. Since this was a welcome home party, I wanted to put the emphasis on the “There’s no place like home,” so you’ll see a lot of red ruby slippers, hot air balloons, and yellow brick roads....

There’s nothing better than getting outside during the fall when the air is crisp, the leaves are changing colors, and things just seem a little more beautiful than normal. There’s a reason that so many of my fall party ideas are outdoors! One of my favorite activities to do with the entire family is a scavenger hunt where you get a list of items and go try to find them – either as race to be first or doing it together....

Ever since I made my Christmas Oreo truffles, I’ve been totally addicted. So I thought it would be fun to make some Oreo Easter eggs for the upcoming Easter holiday. These taste just as good as the Christmas ones but they’re even cuter because they look like decorated Easter eggs. Plus, they’re really fun to decorate. The last time we did this as one of our Easter activities and the kids all helped decorate their own!...

What is May the Fourth Be With You Day? I honestly have no idea where it started – probably as soon as the first Star Wars movie came out back in the day. Or maybe someone just decided a few years ago that May the Fourth would be Star Wars Day – but now it is! I mean you get it right – May the Fourth, may the force be with you?...

With a beautiful beach, great entertainment, and food included in the price of your cruise, it’s a wonderful addition to any cruise. And it’s not just great for adults, Castaway Cay has plenty of fun for kids or all ages, even as young as preschoolers and toddlers! I recently went on two different Disney cruises (Disney Dream and Disney Wonder) with my husband and 4-year-old son, both that stopped in Castaway Cay....

Disneyland California Adventure Dresses Up for Halloween Time Just a few weeks ago I had the chance to visit Disneyland during the Thor: Ragnarok Event for a number of firsts. My first time to Disneyland California Adventure, my first time to Disneyland during Halloween Time, my first time to Cars Land, my first time to see the Haunted Mansion Nightmare Before Christmas overlay, and my first time to ever have a plaid private tour guide, which was amazing!...

Unlike my Wizard of Oz party where I had a ton of help from others, I decided that this would be my DIY Captain America party and broke out the sewing machine, paint brushes, and even the drill to get ready for the party. And honestly, I was thrilled with how everything turned out, and it was fun to know that I did it mostly on my own (with my husband’s help of course)....

While this post is sponsored as part of an ambassadorship with Perdue Farms, all opinions are 100% honest and my own. Easy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders It’s been way too long since I’ve had friends over for a game day party. That’s one of the realizations I had this week as I was hosting my family for Thanksgiving, and the guys were all watching football all day. Since we’ve moved to Kansas we haven’t watched a lot of football....

Everyone always talks about Christmas cookies, I mean I get it because hello these cherry cheesecake cookies and these molasses cookies are pretty much amazing. But what about the savory stuff? Christmas appetizers are just as important as Christmas cookies, especially when it comes to hosting the best Christmas party ever! This Christmas tree cheese ball is not only a fun and festive appetizer, it’s yummy too! Serve it with your favorite bread, crackers, or really anything crunchy for one delicious and decorative snack!...

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase via these affiliate links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. St. Patrick’s Day Bingo One of my son’s favorite things to do is play bingo. Whether it’s Christmas Eve bingo, Valentine’s Day bingo, or this St. Patrick’s Day bingo – he just loves to play! We even bought him this Zingo game so we can play bingo when it’s not a holiday!...

This year’s Valentine’s Day may look a little different than years in the past. Instead of playing classroom Valentine’s Day games, kids are playing virtual Valentine’s Day games. Couples are grabbing curbside takeout or enjoying dessert at home after the kids are in bed. And people are shopping online for things to upt in a Valentines Day basket instead of shopping in stores. That doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate and have fun for Valentine’s Day!...

Oh hot chocolate bombs. I have no idea where they started, but they’re a super fun trend that I hope keeps going for a long time if only because it gives me an excuse to drink more hot chocolate! Whether you call them hot chocolate bombs, hot cocoa bombs, or just melting chocolate balls – they’re the same thing. Balls of chocolate with hot chocolate mix and sometimes other fun goodies inside....

Easy Pasta Dinner There are nights that I am just craving pasta, but I don’t want a red sauce like this sweet meat sauce. This ground turkey pasta is one of our family favorites and a recipe we’ve been making for years – ever since we discovered the magic of perciatelli noodles. If you’ve never had perciatelli noodles (or bucatini, which is very similiar), they’re one of our favorites because unlike spaghetti or linguine, they have a hole inside the noodle....

Is there anything better than an ice cold glass of something refreshing on a summer day? This raspberry punch is the perfect combination of tart and sweet – making it the ultimate summer punch! It’s almost like the summer version of my super popular holiday punch! Families will love this non-alcoholic punch because it’s so easy to make, only takes a few ingredients, and can be made in a slightly tart (for the adults) or slightly sweet version (for the kids)....

After I made Kentucky butter cake cookies, I knew it was about time to make a Kentucky butter cake recipe as well. I tried a couple of different things but decided to go with a Kentucky butter cake poke cake because poke cakes are a great way to get a super moist cake full of amazing flavor. Poke cakes are kind of my favorite, and for good reason. Once you try this butter cake one, next I recommend this old fashioned jello poke cake, this Kool-Aid poke cake, and of course this Snickers poke cake....

Fairy bread is an Australian treat that combines buttered bread with sprinkles to create a yummy snack perfect for the kids! I recently made it as one of my princess party ideas along with some toothpicks to create “Fairy Godmother” wands, and it was a hit with all the littles! The best thing about fairy bread is that while it’s an Australian snack, it’s something that everyone around the world can enjoy with this simple recipe!...