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…
12 Positives About Mask Wearing
Honestly, when masks were first discussed last year, I was hesitant. It took an open mind and listening to science to change my opinion. One thing that has struck me in the time since is…
Fireworks Painting with Forks
My daughter was so proud to bring home her fun fireworks painting during the last week of kindergarten. It really is a neat and simple craft perfect for celebrating the 4th of July! Just grab…
Mickey Mouse Tie Dye Shirts
A couple of years ago I stumbled into what has become an annual tradition with my kids – creating tie dye shirts. Their daycare used to dye shirts for each summer and the kids would…
