We love to celebrate every holiday, but the 4th of July is a hard one to celebrate with two young kids. The fireworks are all done by hotels here, and there’s always a huge crowd to view them- it always takes us almost an hour to leave the parking lot afterwards. Then of course … [Read more...]
5 Quick Steps to a Guest Ready Guest Bathroom
We are deep in the throes of summer, and that means we’re alternating between having way too much to do and having nothing to do. We have had some down time, but we’ve also gotten together with friends and had some entertaining to do. A few weeks ago we hosted a playdate, and … [Read more...]
How to Enjoy the Beach- When You Can’t Go to the Beach
I am a beach girl. I feel the most at peace when my toes are in the sand and I can hear the waves crashing. Unfortunately, I was born in the midwest- and moved to the desert. Not a whole lot of beach, in case you were wondering. I grew up taking occasional trips to California to … [Read more...]
10 Ways Kids Can Help with Spring Cleaning
It’s hard to believe that Spring is already here! Spring means that it’s time to get the house back in order. However, if you have kids, this can be a tough job. You’re trying to spring clean the home and they seem to be making a mess every time you turn your back. Luckily, it is … [Read more...]
How to Make DIY Dishwasher Tabs
I love using dishwasher tabs, but they can get expensive. Our small family can fill the dishwasher twice some days, so it adds up quickly. Did you know that you can make your own instead? Take a look below at an easy and inexpensive tutorial for making your own. Whether you’re … [Read more...]