Last week I talked about the importance of setting up systems and routines for you and your kids so your summer can run smoothly. The next step in this "getting ready for summer" process for me is to get all of my summer bags organized. Stop for a second. You should know by now that I am the anti-planner. I love all things spontaneous -- it's my favorite thing in the world to do a crazy, spur-of-the-moment activity with friends and my kids. But I do know that anything spontaneous with five kids requires some level of readiness or else we end up taking two hours to "get ready" to jump in the car for our fly-by-the-seat-of-our-pants Keep Reading
How to Make Homemade Corn Dog Muffins (+ gluten-free, dairy-free options)
Homemade Corn Dog Muffins With Fourth of July coming (and just summer in general), you should start to see grocery stores release some great sales on hot dogs. If you're looking for ways to use them outside of just throwing them on the grill, these Homemade Corn Dog Muffins are so fun and easy AND they freeze well. And you don't have to fry anything like a traditional corn dog. Less mess, less fuss. For a dairy-free option, use coconut oil and almond or coconut milk. For a gluten-free option, swap out the flour one-to-one with your favorite gluten-free flour. The texture may be a bit cakier, but should still taste great! Corn Dog Keep Reading
Indulgent Triple Berry Chocolate Pancake recipe
Triple Berry Chocolate Pancakes Last week I shared a pancake recipe that incorporates healthy ingredients (check out our Oatmeal Sweet Potato Pancake recipe). Today, we're turning the car around, heading the exact opposite direction, and going absolutely indulgent. This Triple Berry Chocolate Pancake recipe has basically no redeeming nutritional value. Okay, there are some eggs and berries. That's about it. But sometimes I'm not looking to win any crunchy mama awards. Sometimes I just want to serve dessert for breakfast (or dinner). When you're looking to win the awesome mom award, this recipe will definitely get you a blue Keep Reading
12 Camping Hacks for a Trouble-Free Trip
Camping Tips for a Trouble-Free Trip Have you ever been on one of THOSE camping trips? Where just everything that feels like it can go wrong goes wrong? Sideways, backwards, upside down. Camping can be such an enjoyable experience, with some simple tips and tricks and planning ahead of time. While we can't anticipate every possible problem, we can sure do our best to take some of the frustration out of the experience. Also, hopefully you have camping available to you right now! Some of our state sites are still not open, but privately owned campsites are. 12 camping hacks and ideas: Line your backpack or bag with a garbage bag -- Before you Keep Reading
Portland Family Fun Guide: Fanno Creek Greenway Trail
Fanno Creek Greenway Trail (Beaverton/Tigard) The Fanno Creek Greenway Trail was one of the buying points my home; I kid you not. I am fortunate enough to live by this great trail system, and the kids (after almost eight years) aren’t tired of it yet! This trail system is a collaboration between multiple cities, counties, and Oregon Metro (just to name a few of the partners). Its goal is to connect the Willamette River to the Tualatin River through parks. So far, so good; it’s not completely connected river-to-river but still provides numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. Signs between parks tell newbies where to cross and Keep Reading
5 Simple Summer watering tips
Summer Watering Tips Who knew there could be a right and wrong way to water your garden?? Turn sprinkler on, get things wet, job done. Adulting feels complicated if there are rules to how and when to turn water on. Good news is that it doesn't have to be tricky! Here are a few simple tips to help you keep your plants alive, and your water bill low. Make a schedule Come up with a plan for watering your garden and check the weather ahead of time to make sure you aren’t watering when you don’t need to. There’s nothing more frustrating than watching the rain fall on your freshly watered garden. This is especially important if you have finicky Keep Reading
45 Savory Snack and Appetizer Recipes
Have you ever been invited to a party or backyard barbecue and just been stumped at what to bring? (side note: remember parties and backyard barbecues? Those were fun.) Or maybe it's summer and the kids are asking for yet ANOTHER snack. Goldfish crackers are fine, but sometimes we all just need something a little more filling. Bookmark or pin this post so you can just quickly reference and find a great recipe without having to think too terribly hard. Dips and Spreads: Buttermilk Ranch Dressing | Frugal Living NW Cilantro Coconut Chutney (gluten-free recipe) | Frugal Living NW French Onion Dip with Carmelized Onions | Frugal Living Keep Reading
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