Thank you for sponsoring this post! That time of year again! Lots of spending time outside together as a family, eating delicious barbecue and enjoying the warm weather. It's so easy to create the perfect backyard BBQ and I'm excited to show you just a few simple ways. How To Create The Perfect Backyard BBQ...
It's that time of year! Patio life is in full effect around here. The weather has been gorgeous and the kids are loving running around together in the yard during the evening. It's the magic hour. While the kids play, it's such a relaxing time on the patio for the parents, too! We sit under...
The time is now for patio life! This time of year is perfect for stepping outside in the backyard to relax and enjoy the gorgeous weather. It's not too hot and not too cold. Just perfect. We love spending time together as a family out on the patio sitting around the fire pit. Lots of...
I have a sister-in-law who loves garden gnomes. Such cute and magical creatures. The following little garden friends are perfect for creating a fun backyard oasis! 15+ Garden Gnomes Perfect For Your Backyard Oasis Don't miss any of the other backyard ideas on Seeing Dandy! Subscribe to the Seeing Dandy newsletter. Follow Seeing Dandy...
This year has sure been a hot one. That always seems to be the case here in St. Louis. We have the humidity so it makes the temperatures seem even more intense. However, relief is on its way! The summer temps will be coming to a close soon, so now is the time to prepare...
This week the internet went crazy over the DIY backyard guest house. So crazy in fact that the kit keeps selling out. The Allwood Solvalla is quite the beauty. People everywhere saw the possibilities of adding onto their homes without the price of adding on. What did I see? I saw a DIY backyard she...
The back to school countdown is on! My kids start back here in St. Louis in a week. I cannot believe how quickly summer just flew by. We do have one more vacation to go on before school starts back so my kiddos will actually be missing the first two days. They don't do much...
Bacon wrapped hot dogs are a popular eat at the baseball stadium. Kick it up a notch, at home, with some bacon wrapped bratwurst! It's crispy bacon paired with your favorite pork bratwurst and a great option for the backyard BBQ. Bacon wrapped brats are also perfect for a fun family dinner! How to Make...
May The Fourth Be With You! When it comes to celebrating the May 4th holiday, Star Wars Day crafts for kids are always popular. A mini lightsabers kids craft for Star Wars Day is in particular, a great idea! Takes just 5 minutes to make and is a lot of fun all ages of Star...
The St. Louis area is a great place to raise a family (or travel to on vacation) because it's a city filled with so many fun things to do and so much to explore. And many of the best summer activities are FREE! For many years I've loved offering up freebies and printables to my...
One of the most popular forms of imaginative play is an outdoor playhouse. This type of fun doesn't have to only be reserved for the backyard. Bring the great outdoors inside with a fun playhouse that is just the right size for the playroom. Let your little ones imagination soar with an indoor playhouse for...
When it comes to best gifts for toddlers and young kids to go under the Christmas tree, it's no secret that toys from Little Tikes and LOL Surprise! respectively will always be a big hit. There are just so many toy gift ideas to choose from that will indeed provide hours of fun. 8 Best...
A staycation DURING the school year is so much fun and a great way to explore the local area where you live. It's also one of the best ways to include every family member, because we all know how the days of back to school go. It's busy, busy, busy all the time and no...
Oh summertime. The time of year that kids are home from school for months at a time and they get bored. There are actually so many fun boredom busters that the whole family can enjoy together. Gather round and try one of these fun things to break up the long summer day together as a...
I've been wanting an indoor lemon tree FOREVER. It's the perfect conversation piece and functional way to skip the grocery store line when it comes to purchasing the yummy yellow citrus. A Meyer lemon tree is easy to grow and will yield deliciously sweet fruit a few times a year anywhere in the United States....
Brown cow, black cow or whatever you like to call it, a classic root beer float has long been a popular soda fountain drink to cool off with on a hot day. Reminiscent of simpler times, making an ice cream float with a twist is a fun take on a classic favorite. A Freak Float...
Springtime is the perfect time for kids to create floral themed arts and crafts. Hydrangeas definitely scream spring, making this hydrangeas cork stamp craft one for kids to do! Easy To Make Hydrangeas Cork Stamp Craft For Kids I sure do love me some hydrangeas. So much so that the periwinkle color were my wedding...
Start spreading the news. Spring is most definitely in the air! If you are looking for a fun spring craft idea for kids then you cannot go wrong with a paper plate bird feeder. Honestly? It's a great craft for summer and fall, too. Okay and also for winter. Basically all year long! Easy To...
It's a new year! Looking for ways to make 2022 extra special? No need to do anything that is too crazy or extravagant. Finding things to do in 2022 can actually be really easy, but also unique at at the same time. I have some ideas of easy family activities that you can do this...
Kids love building things. It's a great way to develop their own creativity and can be a really relaxing activity. Magnetic building blocks are great for quiet time! If you are looking for the best magnetic toys for toddlers and preschoolers then this is the post for you! Top 5 Best Magnetic Toys for Toddlers...
Adding edible flowers to your salads is sure to be a talking point among your guests, and they will enjoy a pleasant surprise when they taste them! Although many people consider flowers to be an unusual addition to a salad, in Continental Europe, flowers such as pot marigolds, primroses, and nasturtiums are often served as...
Ahhh fall. The season crisp evenings spent on the patio around the fire pit and all things s'mores. Looking for a unique s'mores recipe? These s'mores cookies are delicious and easy to make using a boxed cake mix. How To Make S'mores Cookies Using A Yellow Cake Mix Our family loves spending time in the...
The weather outside is no longer frightful! I'm excited for camping season and that includes campsite outdoor games that my family can enjoy together. Campsite Outdoor Games For Kids What are your kids preferred sports and games? Your answer will be probably be soccer, video games, Minecraft and many more. While these games do...
Camping season is upon us! It's a great family trip that can be done so close to home. The following camping games are perfect for family fun and outdoor adventures so be sure to add them to your list! The Best Camping Games And Fun For Your Family Trip Are you looking for games...
Summer time is almost upon us and that means that I just had to update the best pool floats to be fitting for 2023! You know what's most popular for the year and all that. When it comes to a hot summer day we all know that pool parties are the way to beat the...
At the beginning of the pandemic we decided as a family to get outside and explore. Hiking is an activity that we enjoy doing together and was extra perfect for social distancing. We would occasionally see other people on the trails, but everyone has been really great about keeping 6 feet away. You may have...
The other night my husband and I put the kids to bed, we went down to the basement, turned off the lights, and played an arcade game. It felt like we were kids again! My family and I were given the opportunity to review this fun new game system and of course we had to...
So I did a thing. Or rather we did a thing. Something that my husband said we would never do. We got a pool and it's not the kind that goes in the ground. And it's not a stock tank pool. We got an easy set up pool for the kids to enjoy all summer...
Mother's Day is a time to celebrate mom, but to also give her something that symbolizes your love and appreciation. Why give mom a bouquet of flowers when you can give her a plant that will grow for years to come? Read on for the best plants that are perfect for Mother's Day! Best Plants...
Ode to the patio life that we are all finding ourselves in these days. All this time spent at home means it's perfect for getting your backyard oasis in order. If you are looking to upgrade your home patio then this is the blog post for you. It's quite simple to change up your patio...
Patio life and backyard fun is happening on a daily basis here! We love outdoor games and have actually been playing a lot of croquet. (If you follow me on Instagram then you know that I posted in my stories that we just played a game of family croquet over the weekend.) There are just...
Social distancing and quarantine life have undoubtably created a different type of Mother's Day. We felt the change as the Easter celebrations were spent separated. It seems that any holiday that would fall during this particular crisis will most definitely be effected. But how to celebrate mom when we can't actually celebrate with her? The...
It's tough times around here and across the nation. Right now we are on spring break, but like everywhere else, school won't be back in session for a bit. At least not at the actual school building. Three weeks away from school, y'all. I'm not really ready for this, but it's happening so I'll just...
I know it might be hard to believe right now, especially if you live in certain areas of the country, but cooler temperatures are almost upon us. Almost. Right now it's still hitting the 90's here in St. Louis. Hot and humid. Not my favorite combination. Fall will be officially here in just 14 days...
Sometimes moms are just hard to buy for. It's just hard to decide what to get to honor the most important woman in our lives and to say thank you for raising us. Plus, I think often our moms are thinking of everyone else BUT themselves so it's difficult to determine what exactly she likes....
Cinnamon apples are a healthy dessert options for a low calorie diet. It can be argued that the best way to make foil baked apples is over the fire, but it's definitely not a requirement. In fact you can make a foil bake apples recipe in the oven. And the simple cinnamon sugar mixture of...
You know what day it is, right? It's October, witches! Happy October 1st to all. This is my month. I love everything about the month of Halloween. Over the weekend we sat around the fire pit in the backyard and told ghost stories. Not super scary ones but about as scary as you can get...
At our house Memorial Day signals the kick off to summer fun! All summer long we enjoy spending time in the backyard together as a family. I like our yard to be a safe haven for my kids and love for them to enjoy childhood. School is out for the summer so that means it's...
On our recent long weekend away we were able to visit a Branson cave, Talking Rocks Cavern (with free tickets provided for this review), and it was dandy. This attraction is a treasure only to be seen in Branson, MO. It just happens to be known as “Missouri’s Most Beautiful Cave". Going in we weren't at all sure...
It's. Almost. Summer. Cannot wait for it!!! Okay so I don't really like the hot summer heat or the Midwest humidity. BUT I do like summer. Mostly because there are just so many fun summer activities to do together as a family. Summer vacations. Playing outdoors in the backyard. Dining on the patio. Just loads of...
Have you ever heard of a black raspberry? They're amazing! They're not blackberries. Blackberries aren't hallow. Black raspberries are. We went black raspberry picking last week. I finally got around to using them for other than snacking. I made some super yummy black raspberry and lime homemade popsicles. This recipe is easy to make and...
A little while back we had cakes all over our city. St. Louis cakes. St. Louis cakes that were birthday cakes in fact. These cakes were everywhere. It reminded me quite a bit of the San Antonio Cow Parade. Only with cakes and not cows. *wink* The St. Louis cake were all around the city,...