Recipe: Maple Baked BeansI love Memorial Day weekend. Not just because it's a three day weekend, but because it's the weekend that signals the start of summer. Not officially, of course (that won't be until June 20th), but celebrating the start of Summer is always more fun over three days instead of…
Every year, millions of people take to the hills and go camping. These trips can be filled with family memories that will last a lifetime. It may occasionally be difficult to get members of the younger generation to actively participate due to their dependence on technology. However, nature has a …
Green: Summer Eco-Friendly TipsSummertime for my family, like most families, is busy. We have weddings, BBQs, graduation parties, pool parties ... the list goes on. We try to desperately fit as much outdoor time into a few short months as possible. The children stay up later catching fire flies, roasting marshmallows, and…
Craft: How to Make a “God Bless America” FrameToday I have a simple craft made with a free printable and some fabric covered buttons. With Memorial Day and the 4th of July looming around the corner, I thought “God Bless America” would be an appropriate printable for your holiday decor. I had a friend design the music chart…
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Nothing says summer better than camping, right? Every year, we invite our cousins to come for a few days and hold "Camp Pattee" in the backyard. We have a fabulous time crafting, cooking, and playing—a tradition that we look forward to all year long. One comment I frequently…
