If you're planning a camping trip this summer and are looking for a tried and tested family-friendly spot, these are all great options! Tons of activities for kids, not so rustic that everyone comes home filthy and covered in bug bites, but enough to feel like you are enjoying nature. Some of these may be just around the corner from you and would make for a fun "staycation". Sometimes it can be a great change of pace to get away from home without spending a fortune or traveling too far! RELATED: Camping gear essentials for families (family trips can go downhill fast without at least the bare essentials) We also have a great list of Keep Reading

My husband always asks me what I would like for Mother's Day and I always hem-haw and "I don't know" and "I don't really NEED anything" and "Maybe just an hour to sit in the sun with a beverage?" I don't have giant expectations. My family is all pretty on the ball about letting me know when things are good and when I've made some sort of awesome dinner or my laundry attempts are appreciated.  Most of the time. Sometimes I think though, "If I could choose exactly how this day would go and do anything I want and go anywhere I want and nobody NEEDS me for anything, what would I do?" I would LOVE to be able to go to the store for a few hours Keep Reading

Raised Garden Bed Building Instructions Our garden area has been under construction for several months now, but the finish line is finally in sight. Raised beds are not difficult to build; projects just take us forever to complete these days. Seriously, our toilet paper holder fell off the wall three months ago, and we still haven't fixed it. A two-minute job at most. But... we have kids, so it's more like a two-minute job that turns into plunking the little people into the bathtub, scrubbing the toilet, and starting a load of laundry. What was I going to do again? Anyway, when we purchased our home, there were already two large (8'x10') raised Keep Reading

Car Road Trip Ready Checklist With summer on the horizon, I think most of us are ready for the cold wintry days to be a thing of the past.  Bright, warm sun and a refreshing breeze make the perfect weather for a road trip. You could just jump in the car and go, but it’s best to do a little bit of planning and ensure that your car is in fact, road trip ready.   Start with a clean car, inside and out. You’ll feel more optimistic about the trip, things won’t get lost (as easily) or be difficult to find when you're on the highway. Before hitting the road, make sure the following are up to date:   Recent oil change Clean air filter Brake Keep Reading