No Bake Energy Bites in Four Flavors

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I have made a lot of these No Bake Energy Bites from this recipe in the past.  It’s easy and relatively healthy even! We like to put them in a baggie for on the go snacking. I whipped up four batches (one double) last night for a treat after wrestling practice.  Sort of for 15 yo […]

Hello 2015

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Hello again! Whew, it’s been a while.  We’ve had a lot go on in the last few months. First off, we’ve moved from our little homestead in Montana to Utah!  We weren’t quite sure where we’d land, but south of Salt Lake City it is, and so far we’re loving it.  Kids are getting settled. […]

Sweet September Giveaway $500 cash

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Welcome to the $500 Sweet September Cash Giveaway! We have joined forces with a fantastic group of bloggers to bring you this great giveaway. One lucky person will win $500 cash. Very soon, FB is changing the way they allow some contest items, so you may see a change in the number or process for […]

Giveaway: $500 Summer Dreams

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Another fun giveaway we’re pairing up with Giveaway Promote to offer. Check out the rafflecopter below.  Who couldn’t use $500 for some last minute summer fun, or even back to school shopping! Welcome to the $500 Summer Dreams Cash Giveaway! We have joined forces with an amazing group of bloggers to bring you this great […]

Make Your Own Hula Hoops

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We went to a festival a few weeks ago and the kids had a blast hula hooping. So, we bought a roll of irrigation piping and made our own. One 100 ft roll and 10 connectors made 10 hoops of varying sizes for a variety of kidlets. Total cost $20.51

Really loving Lucky’s Market

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Check and see if you have one locally–Lucky’s Market. They have awesome sales, great produce selection, and also a great meat department.  Lots of other nice stuff too, but I mainly stick to the sales! Chow for a few days for hungry kids…… I walked out with a cart-full of groceries. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts […]

Sewing Prep

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I’ve been doing a ton of sewing lately getting ready for shows coming up in June. Family cloth  and washies. Some packs for a busy bag swap. I used this tutorial. They are going to love these, and can’t wait to swap! Burp rags Chew Buddies   Right on Boxer Briefs.    Swaddle Socks And […]

Almost Summer

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              Fabulous first days of ‘almost’ summer.  It still hasn’t risen above 70, but we still hope for shorts weather….so what if we have to wear our pj’s as leggings to stay warm!? It’s almost summer!