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 for time on the patio with some outdoor fireplaces. There are so many different styles to choose from and all are perfect for View Post
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DIY Backyard She Shed That Comes In A Kit
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 shed because that is what I need in my life. DIY Backyard She Shed That Comes In A Kit When it View Post
How To Make Backyard Snails After School Snacks
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 in the first couple of days anyway, right?! At least that's what I keep telling myself. We are headed to Lake Powell for our View Post
30 S’mores Inspired Recipes That Are Perfect For Fall
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 and I cannot wait. I enjoy everything about the season. Apple picking, pumpkin patches and evenings View Post
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For The Hard To Buy For Mom
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. Despite all that, the following gift guide truly does have something for every mom. It's not too late to shop View Post
It’s October Witches: 5 Must Have Halloween Shirts
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 with little children. Okay basically my husband just told a story that sounded strangely familiar to the time when View Post
Summer Family Fun Prize Pack Giveaway
It's a magical time of year! The time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful summer nights. Yay for summer family fun! This giveaway is a great way to get ready for all the adventures. The prize is definitely a dandy one! Read on to enter to win. Summer Family Fun Prize Pack Giveaway Summer is the time to get outside and enjoy all the moments together as a family. But there are also so many View Post
5 Outdoor Toys For Family Summer Fun
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 time for backyard fun that goes well into the evening. I've been researching some fun outdoor toys to enjoy this summer and View Post
Things To Do At Talking Rocks Cavern
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 what we would find since we've never been to this particular cave before. However, View Post
Top 5 Ideas For Star Wars Summer
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 summer dandiness. And... I foresee this being a Star Wars summer around here. View Post