Are you ready for a fun recipe for Whoopie Pies? Not just any Whoopie Pies but Watermelon Whoopie Pies as an ice cream sandwich! Nothing says summer more than watermelon and ice cream. This recipe blends the best of both worlds and is super easy to make. You will be the hit of the barbecue…
21 Irresistible Backyard Play Areas
My kids never go in our backyard. Some days, I have to force them out the door. While I’d like to blame the hot weather out here (we are in AZ after all), I can’t help but think it might be because there isn’t much going on back there. Well, we are about to…
How To Make Tissue Paper Flowers
Hello TGIF readers! On our blog today we are going to show you how to make tissue paper flowers. These are easy enough to have little kids help and they make darling decorations for a girls room. Our examples below were made by a six year old to give you an idea of the age…
Patriotic Paper Chain
Hello TGIF Readers! We’ve got a fun printable for you today with this Patriotic Paper Chain. A paper chain is one of the most easiest craft that a child can do. At Christmas time, they are a favorite to decorate a homemade Christmas tree. Why not for a patriotic holiday? For the best quality, print…
Ice Box Cake Recipe
Did you ever think you would search for a recipe for ice box cake? Who says “ice box” any more? Although it is now obviously called a refrigerator, I do remember calling it an ice box. Do you also remember milk delivery and the Helms Bakery truck? Those were the days, weren’t they? Even though…
4th of July Firecrackers
I’ve started collecting a file of 4th of July crafts and I just added this one for 4th of July Firecrackers. This is an easy craft that most little hands can do without too much supervision which is what this Grammy always looks for! The items needed for this craft are toilet paper tubes or…
Watermelon Cupcake Recipe
Have you ever known anyone that doesn’t like watermelon? Well now you do! I don’t really care for watermelon as a fresh fruit. If it is in something like this Watermelon Cupcake Recipe, now that is a different story! Part of my dislike is the texture but no matter how ripe or how cold a…
Tissue Paper Flower Bracelet
I don’t know where you live, but spring has sprung here in Utah and we have the perfect spring craft with our Tissue Paper Flower Bracelet. I love this state in the Spring because it has the most beautiful flowering trees. There is even somewhat of a state song that is called “Popcorn Popping on…
Charcuterie Platter for Kids Snacks
Last summer I went to the wedding and reception of my niece and they had the most beautiful charcuterie boards for their guests. It had such a great variety of items and I thought that this would be a great idea for kids! Drum roll please…..May we now present…..a Charcuterie Platter for Kids Snacks! I…
29 Recipes Your Kids Will Love To Make!
One of my worst fears as a parent is that some day, when my child finally goes off into the world as a young adult, he won’t know a thing about taking care of himself! What if he doesn’t know how to budget?! What if he doesn’t know how to clean up his apartment?!…