• Weekend Recap

    Weekend Recap

    Happy Monday and first day of fall! Fall is the gateway to the best time of year. Our weekend started great, got a little rocky, but we still managed to end on a pretty good note. Friday night Ben had a T-ball game and then his cousin spent the night with us. The kids woke up early on Saturday morning ready to do all the activities I had foolishly told them about ahead of time. Next time I’m telling them 30 seconds before we do something.  One of my favorite things we did was make edible play-doh using peanut butter, honey, and powdered sugar. Jack played with it for about…

  • Life

    These Are My Confessions

    I confess that… Sometimes on the weekends the kids and I only eat breakfast or lunch. Rarely do we have both unless we go out to eat.  Even though I love fall, I hate the taste of pumpkin flavored everything. But I do love the smell. 72 degrees is the perfect temperature to be outside. While I’m reading and pinning recipes or DIY’s I’m all, “I’m going to make all the stuff!” Then I realize I have no motivation to actually do it. I love watching funny cat and dog videos on YouTube even though it’s a total time suck. Sometimes when I hear my favorite bloggers voice in a…

  • Recipes

    Creamy Kickin’ Ranch Dip

    This weekend was our work picnic at a local park. Everyone was asked to bring a dish which is usually not a big deal except that we were also going to a 1st birthday party right before the picnic which meant anything hot was off the list since I had no way to keep it warm.  After searching Pinterest, I found several cold dip recipes and adapted a few of them to create this Creamy Kickin’ Ranch Dip. Like most of my dishes it’s super easy to throw together and I think it would be great for all you tailgaters as well. What You Need: -1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Dip…

  • 5 on Friday

    Friday Favorites

    Fall has arrived in Missouri, at least for now. With highs in the 60’s and lows in the 40’s it definitely puts me in a fall mood. I also love that we can turn off the air conditioner, open the windows, and there’s the tiniest bit of a chill. One. Favorite fall nail color. I broke out my fall nail polish and went with Essie’s Minky Muffs. I tend to use a variety of different nail polish brands, but I think Essie has some of the best colors for fall and winter. Two. Favorite “make you say what?” Do I even want to know how they got that bullet hole?…

  • Holidays

    Weekend Recaps + Labor Day

    This weeks Weekending consists of not one, not two, but three weekend recaps all rolled into one, including Labor Day. Here’s what we’ve been up to… I attended a wedding shower for one of my besties who is getting married on September 27th. I can’t wait to be a bridesmaid on her special day.  If you say “cheese” to Jack he gives you the biggest goofiest grin.  Our Labor day weekend started with a Dilly Bar from the good ole DQ. You know what’s really fun? Trying to drive and referee a fight between a 5 year old and a 1 year old who is screaming at the top of…