Yesterday's infused water recipe (the lavender lemonade recipe) was so wildly popular that I figured I should bring you another delicious patio (or poolside) option today. Kiwi lime infused water is just so delicious and refreshing. The perfect patio drink for all summer long! Kiwi Lime Infused Water Summer Patio Drink Infused waters are a...
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...
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...
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...
Give your well-loved winter hats new life by transforming them into adorable upcycled Mason jar lid coasters! Colorful mason jar lid coasters are a great addition to your coffee table. While there are lots of different versions of these coasters using mason jar rings, DIY Mason jar lid coasters made from upcycled winter hats is...
If you are looking for a last-minute gift for your child's teacher then this is the one! Free printables (with an attached gift card) are always an easy gift idea and a great way to say thank you at the end of the school year. This Thank You for Helping Me Grow free printable teacher card is...
Blue Man Group is a performance art group unlike any other! This popular and well known show has taken to the road on tour making a stop in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Filled with unique musical instruments, it's an experience that you do not want to miss! 9 Reasons to See Blue...
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....
The weather is warming up and that means lots of outdoor time hiking and biking for our family. Before it gets too hot and humid out that is! Then we will be switching to days at the pool and evenings on the patio. As a biking family with a little one now in tow again...
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...
I just had a birthday earlier this month and now I'm 43! Where does the time seriously go? With age comes the need to protect the skin under the eyes. It's one of the first places to start showing age so finding the right eye cream is definitely a necessity early on. The Right Eye...
Father's Day is coming up fast. Like only in a matter of days. There's still time to get a great gift. This list covers all the dad types so there's something for every dad on your list. Many are the perfect fit for the hard to buy for dad, too! Last Minute Father's Day Gifts...
Infused water lavender lemonade is delicious and refreshing. Basically the perfect patio drink for summer. And if you haven't noticed already, infused water recipes are all the rage right now and a great way to stay hydrated. Infused waters are most definitely easy to make and always a real crowd pleaser! How To Make Infused...
Way Day, the BIG Wayfair sale, starts tomorrow and I'm so excited! This is the seriously the biggest sale of the year. It goes for two days there are going to be so many great deals that you do not want to pass up. All You Need To Know About The Way Day Wayfair Sale...
Having a new baby in the house after so many years has been quite the adjustment, but we are most definitely loving every minute of the added joy that she brings into our home. Plus, we have lots of extra helpers with her older siblings. We've also discovered the extra help that comes from Ingenuity...
Summertime! I particularly like when the temperatures aren't too hot but are just right for being outdoors for an evening on the patio. Do you have a summer barbecue coming up? Need a delicious dessert option? This cherry fruit fluff dip recipe is perfect! Read on to get the easy recipe. It's sure to be...
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...
If the pandemic taught us anything it was in the form of a couple of things. We are resilient, we can overcome and we can most definitely work from home. For many of us this came with doing online meetings and calls, while others it was thinking outside of the box with new job opportunities...
I've seen so many fashionable face masks around and while they are cute, they are soooo expensive. If you are on the hunt for triple layer face masks that are fashionable and also economical then read on. These babies are only $2.50 each! Fashionable Triple Layer Face Masks Only $2.50 Each Not sure about anyone...
It's so easy to start garden seeds with a little help from an indoor greenhouse! What can I say? I've had a lot of time on my hands. Planning out the garden this year has been different than previous years. There are just so many unknowns these days and we need to save funds for...
We had a big weekend around here! It's nice to have some normalcy during this whole social isolating and quarantine thing. We had General Conference for our church all weekend and I made funnel cakes a lot. Read on to get the delicious strawberry shortcake funnel cake recipe. Plus, it's a great copycat recipe to...
It's an exciting Monday in the Lou! Today was opening day for both the St. Louis Wheel and the Union Station Soda Fountain. So much to see and do all in one place. And food is a big part of it. The St. Louis Union Station Soda Fountain Is Now Open Just mere steps...
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...
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...
Summer is finally here! It's hard to believe that we are only a few days in, because it has felt like summer has already been around for weeks and weeks. But it's finally official and that means we can say hello summer all we want. Read on to get an adorable DIY printable wall art...
Last night my guy and I were able to get away for a much needed date night at The Fabulous Fox here in St. Louis. It was opening night of Love Never Dies and there's always something extra special about when a show first opens. Lots of anticipation and excitement tends to fill the air....
On our trip to the Ozarks last month we partnered with the Thousand Hills Branson Condos. This resort provides such great family of accommodations. You may remember that we stayed at one of their cabins in the spring. That was such a dandy trip. Truly the perfect multigenerational vacation. Our kids love to travel with...
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...
Here in St. Louis it's the perfect time of year to start entertaining outdoors and indulging in gluten free Pina Colada dip! The evening weather isn't too hot and it's not too cold. Just the perfect temperature for enjoying patio life with friends and family. Especially before the summer heat is upon us! St. Louis is notorious...
Summer time is coming fast. Like really fast. Are you ready to make it an endless summer? Honestly I feel like spring just happened. I feel like it was just 2015. I feel like this year is going by. Way. Too. Fast. Before we know it the summer months will be here. Are you ready...