It all started the summer of 2011. My mom heard of some family friends doing a family Olympic challenge. Theirs involved real weight lifting and some crazy athletic performances. So she decided why not have our own family Olympics! But instead of tests of strength and agility we’d test out some other crazy things…like…
Summer Sipping
I experienced some amazing things this Spring while traveling to Dubai with my husband for business. Two favorites were dune bashing and Middle Eastern style lemonade. Dune bashing is a popular off-roading activity over sand dunes in parts of the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Crazy fun – we loved it! But on a hot, dry…
Hot Dog Recipes & Tips
The husband and I had been married only a couple of months when our first little patriotic holiday rolled around. He woke up talking about Kobayashi like he was a long lost friend I just hadn’t heard of yet. I’m pretty sure I said something like, “Is that a new sushi roll? Yumm.” Somehow it…
6 Super Summer Service Projects
Are you looking for something fun and memorable for your family reunion or youth activity? Service always feels good and its benefits last way beyond the event. Check out these service ideas:
Father’s Day Cooler & FREE PRINTABLE
Sometimes, you just need a cooler that is grizzly bear-proof and can keep ice for days. But sometimes you don’t. (I, for example, will not be going anywhere where grizzlies pose a threat to my cooler. Neither will I be leaving the vicinity of a refrigerator for more than 48 hours at a time. Just…
Name That Flavor: Making Father’s Day Cool
Years ago my kids gave my husband a Super Bowl Champ t-shirt for Father’s Day. This shirt had nothing to do with football-it was all about ice cream. He grew up in an ice cream lovin’ home-when the chores were done on the farm he could always count on a bowl of Aggie ice cream….
17 Movies You Should Watch With Your Family This Summer That Aren’t Lame
I’m really pleased to share with you this solid list of movies for your summer-family-viewing pleasure and introduce you to Adam Watson, a hilarious friend of mine who happens to blog about “not lame” family-friendly movies. Be sure to head over to his blog, Sunday Movies, to get full reviews for every movie listed below….
Group Dating for Teens: Summer Style
What do kiddie pools, a quarter and a can of shaving cream have in common? Not much – but they are all used in these awesome group dating ideas! Our first “Group Dating for Teens” post was pretty popular, so we thought we’d bring you some more ideas with a focus on summer time! These…