Looking for a bright, cheerful summer wreath? This DIY lemon wreath is easy to make and looks perfect on a front door or a kitchen wall. This post contains affiliate links. When I built my house three years ago, I designed it with a neutral kitchen. The cabinets and countertops are white, the appliances are stainless and the penny tile… Read More
Five Tips for Hosting a Cousin Camp with Stonyfield® Organic Kids®
Today I’ve teamed up with Stonyfield® Organic Kids® to share five tips for hosting a Cousin Camp. Every six months I host all the littles in my family for Cousin Camp. Not gonna lie, entertaining a group of kids ranging in age from 13 all the way down to six months for three days can be a bit of a… Read More
Loaded Red Potato Salad Recipe
If you love a loaded baked potato, you’re not going to want to miss this fun picnic ready Loaded Red Potato Salad Recipe. All photos by Catcher in the Rye Photography. A couple of weeks ago I attended the cutest little backyard bbq you ever did see. It was in fact, a Barbie-Q. While I opted out of dressing up… Read More
Bread Loaf Printable Gift Tags
Gift a loaf of something delicious to a neighbor or friend with one of two bread loaf printable gift tags. This post contains affiliate links. Banana bread is one of the very first baked goods I learned to make well. Through the years, I’ve tried dozens and dozens of recipes, but like everyone else I have my very favorite. I… Read More
Pineapple Teriyaki Kielbasa Bites Recipe
If you’re hosting a luau or even a simple neighborhood bbq, these Pineapple Teriyaki Kielbasa Bites are an absolute must. This summer I am pretending I live in the tropics, rather than Utah. It’s all of the fun, without any of the humidity or the frizzy hair. It all started with a “trip” to Florida on my flamingo-themed summer front… Read More
Pesto Tortellini Skewer Appetizers Recipe
Summertime is meant for entertaining. If you want a spread that will truly delight, make up a batch of these pesto tortellini skewer appetizers for your guests. They’re the perfect bite of delicious. I titled today’s post as a “pesto tortellini skewer appetizers recipe.” Technically it could probably pass as a recipe, but if I am being totally honest I am… Read More
Flamingo Themed Summer Porch Decor Ideas
Celebrate summer with a flamingo themed summer porch! You’re bound to surprise, delight and possibly even shock your neighbors with this fun themed porch idea. The other day I lamented my obsession with the tropics, flamingos in particular. It’s quite silly considering I live in Utah – a landlocked state. The only place I am going to see a flamingo… Read More
DIY Flamingo Wreath
Looking for a fun way to decorate for summer? This fun DIY flamingo wreath, simply screams summer and will delight all the guests who stop by your door. You guys, I have an obsession. It’s a flamingo obsession. I am not entirely sure who to blame it on, because let’s be honest it’s certainly not my fault…I live in a… Read More
Summer Watercolor Pop Print Available for Download
Decorate your home for summer with this sweet summer watercolor pop print, available for free download. This post contains affiliate links. It’s hard to believe that summer is right around the corner. There are just a few short weeks before school lets out and we have every intention of making this summer the best. To that end we will be… Read More
Summer Sunshine Art Print
Celebrate warmer weather with this simple Summer Sunshine Art Print. This print is available as an instant download that can be printed for display in your home. This post contains affiliate links. Have you heard the saying, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb?” Well, I have determined that we’ve had plenty of snow here… Read More
DIY Lemon Candle + Printable (teacher appreciation gift)
Looking for a fun, handmade teacher appreciation gift for your child’s teacher? This DIY Lemon Candle + Printable makes for a sweet gift. Editors Note: While I am away working on Snap Conference, I have handpicked a few of my favorite bloggers to share Teacher Appreciation Ideas with you! Today please welcome my friend Katie! Hello there! This is Katie… Read More
Free Print + Cut Sunshine and Lemonade Gift Tag
Celebrate summer with this free print and cut Sunshine and Lemonade Gift Tag. It’s perfect for party favors and small gifts alike! This post contains affiliate links. The online community is already posting about back to school and fall, but we’re still enjoying weather in the 90’s. Since I just can’t wrap my mind around fall decorating and back-to-school shopping… Read More
25 Perfect Popsicle Recipes
Summer is in full swing and the sun is shining. Beat the heat with one of these 25 perfect popsicle recipes. This post contains affiliate links. Each year about this time, summer heat hits a high. We spend a few days up over 100 degrees and melt…One way to beat the heat is to enjoy a frozen treat. My favorite… Read More
Free Girls Just Wanna Have Sun Cut File
Whether you’re looking for a fun afternoon craft or a totally rad tote for the pool, don’t miss this FREE Girls Just Wanna Have Sun Cut File. This post contains affiliate links. My boyfriend has a penchant for writing alternate lyrics to super popular summer songs and it’s started to rub off on me. About half the time, I find… Read More
Everything You Need to Pack the Perfect Picnic
From fantastic over-the-top feasts to small pick up meals, picnics are the perfect way to celebrate summer. It takes more than family-friendly recipes to make a meal memorable. This list includes everything you need to pack the perfect picnic. It’s picnic season and we’ve been busting out the basket as often as we possibly can. We’ve taken it up the canyon… Read More
Baseball Weather Print Available for Free Download
Do you have a baseball fanatic in your home? If so, don’t miss out on this fun baseball weather print that’s available for download today! My boyfriend is a baseball fan. And really, fan doesn’t begin to describe it…FANATIC is a much more apt description. It didn’t take me long to realize that if I wanted to see Jay April… Read More
Free Print + Cut Hello Summer Gift Tag
Ready to celebrate summer? Join us in celebrating with a little cotton candy and this free print and cut Hello Summer gift tag. This post contains affiliate links. It’s hard to believe the Fourth of July is right around the corner. I feel like summer has only just begun…Time flies when you’re having fun??? Truthfully, today officially marks the first… Read More
Free Print + Cut Father’s Day Camping Gift Tag
Use this free print + cut Father’s Day camping gift tag for the dad who loves the outdoors (or at least likes to pretend like he does). This post contains affiliate links. A few weeks ago Jay and I went shopping for a fun gift for his parent’s retirement – they’ve moved into an RV and are spending some time… Read More
Free Home is Where You Park It Print
Living on the road? Decorating a sweet babies room? Check out this free downloadable Home is Where You Park It print. It’s no secret that I’ve camping and RV life on the brain lately. Last week, I shared a bit about the new adventure Jay’s parents were undertaking in retirement. We shopped and shopped to get all the must-have RV… Read More
10 Must-Have RV Accessories that You’ll Want to Buy Now
Considering life on the road? Don’t forget to pack these 10 must-have RV accessories. They’ll make existence in your small home much better. This post contains affiliate links. My boyfriend’s parents recently retired and have struck out for “life on the road.” They’ve given away, sold or stored all of the home furnishings and packed a large RV that they plan… Read More
Retirement Gift Idea + Free Happy Trails Gift Tag
Looking for a great retirement gift idea? Don’t miss this fun cooler “gift basket” and coordinating print and cut “happy trails” gift tag. My boyfriend’s parents announced their retirement a couple of months ago. It was a surprise to us, though we knew they’d be retiring soon. The bigger surprise? They decided to pack up their home, put most of… Read More
Watercolor Fruit Treat Boxes
This post contains affiliate links. It’s finally heated up to a temperature above freezing and I have finally pulled out short sleeves and capris. Needless to say I have warmer weather on the brain. There are few things more sunshiney-fun than fruity sweetness, like these watercolor fruit treat boxes. They’re such a simple project, it’s one you could even have your kids… Read More
Squeeze Life Citrus Printable
Today I am sharing a fun “squeeze life” citrus printable that you can download for free! Friends. It’s been super-rainy in Utah the last month. I am trying not to complain. We’re a desert state and we really need the rain, but man, I long for sunny skies. In my hope for better weather, I couldn’t help but think about… Read More
12 DIY Paper Flowers
One thing I love most about spring is the emergence of all the beautiful blooms. (Fortunately, I don’t have seasonal allergies so I can enjoy them in all their colorful glory.) Of course, fresh-cut flowers aren’t always available nor do they last very long, which is why you should put together a bouquet of DIY paper flowers that will last… Read More
Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches
It was a sad, sad day when I discovered ice cream triggered my migraines. I grew up where three scoops of ice cream after dinner was as reliable as the sun setting. A life without ice cream seemed pretty grim. But alas, I’m not a quitter. I love food and dessert way too much to forever say farewell to ice… Read More
Show + Tell: Summer Ideas
Oh goodness. The birthdays are over. We’ve enjoyed Memorial Day. I don’t know about you, but I finally feel like it’s time for summer! Before we get to our regular link up, I wanted to share a few fun summer projects that have caught my eye… End of School Interview via Giggles Galore Homemade Lemonade via No. 2 Pencil Gold… Read More
Vintage Camper Makeovers
Looking to makeover an old camper or RV? Don’t miss this post filled with great vintage camper makeovers! I am definitely NOT a camper. Okay, so I was a camper when I was little and my parents did all the work. We’re talking tent setup and take-down, scrambled eggs and pancakes on the Coleman stove, dishes done in separate buckets… Read More