How to Shorten a BSA Merit Badge Sash
Our son crossed over from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts just before the start of the pandemic. During the many months at home, he earned 11 merit badges taking virtual classes. Shortly after his first…
Simple Book Character Day Costume Ideas
In need of a Book Character Day costume for Read Across America week? We have a put together a list of simple costumes to DIY. Just pick a favorite, check out the tutorial, and create…
Star Wars Day at Sea Cruise
Last week we spent sailing on the Disney Fantasy. We started planning the trip over a year ago and, only after booking, learned it was a Star Wars Day at Sea cruise! As the title…
DIY Pac-Man Halloween Costumes
We started planning our family costumes in August! I was concerned about supply chain issues and, depending on theme, how long it might take to make our costumes. Thankfully, the kids agreed on a pretty…
Pac-Man Trunk or Treat
We went back to our childhood with this year’s family theme for Halloween and that rolled into our trunk or treat set up as well (pun intended). Pac-Man ended up being a huge hit with…
DIY R2-D2 Costume Headband
My R2-D2 costume was so fun for Halloween. One of my favorite parts was the headband I made. It was so simple and made for a fun accent piece. Here’s how to make your own…
Riverwalk and the Occoneechee Speedway
To complete a requirement for Boy Scouts, our son planned a 5 mile hike for our family in Hillsborough, NC. We started at Gold Park and followed Riverwalk east to the Occoneechee Speedway. This ended…
Moving Tips for a Smarter Move
This post has been sponsored by College Dudes Help U Move. All opinions are mine alone. This month marks 9 years since we put our first house on the market and prepared to move to our…
