Now that it is after the 4th of July it truly is summer. Summer is full of fun activities such as spending a day at the beach. I am kinda high maintenance when it comes to spending a day at the beach, I want to be comfortable and enjoy the heat, without getting overheated. My […]
Red Wine & Date Compote with Feta & Bacon Burger
This post is in collaboration with CK Mondavi and Family wines. All opinions are my own. Summer is BBQ season, and nothing says BBQ like a delicious burger. Brad and I are getting ready for a super fun BBQ this next week fro the 4th of July; what started as a couple friends coming over […]
Taste of Tacoma & The Toyota Prius Prime
This post is in collaboration with Toyota. All opinions are my own. We had such a gorgeous weekend here in Seattle. When I was offered the opportunity to check out the Taste of Tacoma I was excited to see what all it was about. Brad and I headed down to Tacoma in the early afternoon, […]
Essentials for A Day On The Water
This post is sponsored by Discover Boating. All opinions are my own. Summer is the perfect time for getting out on the water – especially enjoying it through boating! Hanging out on the water is such a unique experience and can be a mini vacation close to home. For the first weekend of summer, Seattle decided to […]
20+ Fun Coffee Cup Sayings
One item that I really enjoy making for gifts or craft fairs are funny mugs. Here in Seattle, it is unusual to find somebody who doesn’t drink coffee, so everybody enjoys fun coffee cup sayings. I’m always looking for ideas on what sort of sayings to put on these mugs (besides simply the person’s name) […]
Create A Summer Hydration Station
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HydrateYourSummer #CollectiveBias Summer is kicking off and since so much time is spent outdoors in the blaring sunshine; it is important to make sure to stay hydrated throughout the day. Nobody really wants to take a break from playing […]
Kickoff To Summer BBQ
Brad and I have been enjoying our backyard and new deck already this summer. It has been so great to simply sit outside and bask in the warm evenings. We decided to have a “Welcome to Summer” Kickoff BBQ to initiate the deck with it’s first party and to have an excuse for our friends […]
DIY Disneyland Family Shirts You Can Make For The Family
Whenever we plan a Disney Vacation, I always think about what sort of shirts I should make for our traveling party. A couple of years ago when we went with Brittnee, Michael, and Aubree, we had a different shirt for each day of the trip. I always try to find inspiration online and then put […]
How To Host A Gourmet Hot Dog Bar At Your BBQ
Welcome to summer, the season for campfires, BBQs, and s’mores. All of these items have a couple of things in common – the need for fire and friends. Brad and I love having campfires throughout the summer and roasting our dinner over the flames. It is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and get a […]
Road Trip Essentials Found On Amazon
Growing up I remember taking lots of road trips as we headed out on camping excursions during the summer. While many of the must haves for those trips are no longer needed, some of them are still items that would be great to take on a road trip today. Plus, with the rise of Amazon, it […]