Easy DIY Felt Pennant Banner
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Get Tavour Craft Beer Shipped to Your Door
Do you enjoy trying interesting craft beers? We tried the Tavour Craft Beer Club and discovered some great benefits of using this beverage service app.
Family Camping & Hiking Essentials
Summer is prime time for family adventures! Don’t forget to bring these camping and hiking essentials on your next family expedition in the great outdoors.
Educational Activities for Kids Ages 0 to 10
“Mom, what can we do?” is a common question in our home. It can be a challenge to keep kids busy with stimulating activities, especially if they are eager to learn. My kids love doing crafts, playing pretend and spending time with mom or dad. We also encourage our kids to play independently. These interactive activities and educational toys encourage kids to keep on learning, exploring and problem solving.
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Best Family-Friendly Things to Do in Coeur d’Alene Idaho
The Pacific Northwest in general is a beautiful place to explore and raise kids. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is home to beautiful lakes, hiking trails, camping areas and vacation-worthy resort destinations. You can find many awesome family friendly things to do in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
How to Plan an Awesome Family Vacation
Plan a memorable family vacation to escape from your daily routine, explore far from home and have fun with your favorite people. These tips can be customized for any budget, any location and any length of trip!
How to Choose an Accent Wall Paint Color + Painting Tips
Small home renovation projects are a great way to update your home and customize it to your style. One of the easiest ways you can refresh a living space is by painting an accent wall. A single painted wall can provide color to a room without overwhelming the space. These tips can help you can choose an accent wall color that best coordinates with your home design and decor.
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5 Ways to Get Your Yard Ready for Spring
I love the month of May. The weather gets warmer, the days become longer and it’s the perfect time to plant flowers, vegetables and herbs. Here are 5 ways you can get your yard ready for spring.
Camping Activities at Farragut State Park near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
A family camping trip is a relaxing way to enjoy the great outdoors and spend some time together. We live close to Farragut State Park near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. These fun camping activities are great ways to enjoy your local camp ground.
Fabulous Night of Music Celtic Woman Ancient Land Performance
My husband and I recently celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary. This last weekend we enjoyed a kid-free night out with some friends at the CELTIC WOMAN Ancient Land Performance. The Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox hosted this magical night of music. I’m excited to share the highlights of our evening!
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Creative and Stylish Gifts for Her
Gift giving can be tough when you are looking for the perfect gift for the lady in your life. These creative and stylish gifts for her include a range of affordable ideas perfect for celebrating birthdays and special occasions.
6 Reasons Girls Should Take a Ballet Class
A ballet class can teach kids many great skills such as following instructions and improving balance and coordination. Ballet is also great exercise and a fun excuse to dress up! Here are six ways little girls can benefit from taking ballet.
Adventurous Pacific Northwest Family Vacation Destinations
Family vacations are a great way to spend quality time together. These Pacific Northwest family travel destinations promise memorable adventures, interesting experiences and lots of Instagram photo opportunities. We’ve experienced many of these gems of the Pacific Northwest with our own family!
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Things to Do With Kids in Salem Oregon
Salem, Oregon has a great collection of places for families to explore, play and ride bikes. We easily filled up an afternoon with a visit to the children’s museum and a family walk at Salem’s Riverfront Park. Here are our visit highlights!
Spring Kids Activities & Nature Hunt
Springtime is a great season to enjoy some creative activities. My kids love doing crafty projects such as dying eggs and going on a spring-inspired scavenger hunt. The whole family can enjoy these fun spring activities!
How to Color Easter Eggs Using Natural Dyes
Dying hard boiled eggs is a fun activity to do with your kids to celebrate Spring. We took egg dying to the next level by using homemade natural dyes made from real food! We made pink dye with beets, yellow dye with turmeric, blue dye with berries and lime green dye with spinach. My kids loved learning how to color eggs with natural dyes. This fun science experiment is a great way to learn how color can be transferred from one object to another!
