Chex Mix Muddy Buddies – Christmas Chex Mix Recipe Blend The holidays are a time for get-togethers – with family, friends, co-workers and more. So, it’s always good to have on hand munchie food no matter what type of get-together it is! This Chex Mix Muddy Buddies recipe is an oldie but goodie snack mix…
Healthy Christmas Snack If you’re looking for a healthy snack to keep the kiddos occupied before the main meal on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, this is a fun one to have at their place setting to eat until dinner is ready!  I co-hosted a Christmas  Kindergarten party with another mom last Friday & she…
White Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies Recipe – So Easy! These White Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies are so festive and easy to make! They are perfect to make for Christmas parties, or to serve with a mint mocha, or just because!  They are sure to become a family favorite for the holidays! We are frequently invited to…
Eggnog Pie Recipe – Quick , Simple & Affordable No Cook Christmas Pie This is the easiest dessert I know how to make, and it is always a big crowd pleaser. If you are looking for something delicious, simple to make, and affordable (only a few ingredients needed), this one is perfect for you too!…
25 Days of Christmas Activities – Taking a Day Off to Play Board Games & Drink Hot Chocolate! Each year we share ideas to celebrate 25 days of Christmas with your family. Some people refer to it as Advent activities, but the idea is that you pick an activity or craft or go to an event as…
The holiday season is in full swing here in the Puget Sound area and we are blessed with a wide variety of family fun to be found all around Western Washington.  Whether it be a day in Seattle enjoying the holiday festivities or heading out for an adventure in the mountains to pick out your Christmas tree,…
We’ll be taking today and tomorrow off to spend with our families, but we wanted to make sure you had all the resources in one place to help you with your last-minute Christmas shopping as well as activities for family fun over the holiday break! Last-Minute Gift Ideas: Last Minute Gifts –Â Digital Video Games, Kindle…
Lego Friends 2025 Advent Calendar Amazon now has the new LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 2025. We have seen that they typically sell out pretty quickly and then the prices go up quite a bit as you get closer to the holidays in October & November.  So, now is the time to order it for the holidays…
Peppermint & White Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods – So Simple & Fun to Make! These Peppermint & White Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods are not only simple to make but so festive for entertaining this time of the year too. Because they only require a few ingredients, they are also very affordable. My favorite thing though,…
Ghost Frosting Board If you are looking for a super easy & super fun treat for a Halloween party for kids or adults, the frosting board is all the rage this year! Making a frost board for different holidays makes it even more fun, especially when it’s for kids! And I am all about…
DIY Dollar Tree Crafts Wine Style Projects on a Beer Budget! I love to craft and getting my craft supplies at my local Dollar Tree store is something I do often, to keep costs down. Another fun thing is that they rotate their stock seasonally, so it is always an adventure to check out what…
Take Out & Dine In Restaurants Family Meal Bundles & More Deals! Looking for take-out restaurants near you, where you can get a deal on a meal for your family right now? We have a round-up of the ones we could find in the area. Don’t feel like cooking this weekend? Here are a few…
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Walmart and Rewards Style. All opinions are 100% my own. Find our disclosure policy here for more information. Simple Fall Cider Bar & Snack Board Ideas – Save Time & Money On Them! I love fall foods, they are so comforting and full of flavor. I also love the opportunities that…
Box Dog Subscription Box – Free Dog Bed with Your First Dog Box Dog toy subscription boxes have become very popular as they are a great way to test out a variety of different products – toys, treats & more for your puppy without having to head to multiple stores. If you are thinking of…
Disclosure: We received tickets to review the Polar Express to share our experience; all opinions are our own. Mount Rainier Railroad Polar Express Train – What to Know The Mount Rainier Railroad in the tiny town of Elbe, WA, less than 20 miles from the entrance of Mount Rainier National Park has a special, themed…
No Churn Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe At Christmas time, it is fun to try a variation of different peppermint treats and this Peppermint Ice Cream is sure to be a hit with the kids as well as adults for any holiday gatherings you will have at your house or just a yummy dessert while watching…
 Cheesecake In a Jar Recipe This is a mini cheesecake recipe I have used for years. In fact, I’m sure this recipe is well over 50 years old. If I can bake a recipe like this you can too, I promise! Most of the ingredients you may already have in your fridge! Cheesecake in a Jar:…
Soup In A Jar Recipes + Tips On How To Assemble, Store & Decorate Them! Soup in a Jar Recipes are great recipes to use for many purposes. I love them because you can keep them in the pantry to have on hand for those days that you need an easy meal. They also make…
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