Last week we took off for a day of fun at Put-in-Bay. Put-in-Bay is an island in Lake Erie that's only a couple of hours drive from Central Ohio where I live. I've been there many times in my life, but this time I took the day away with the boys and my parents since my husband had to work. My mom says that when you board the Miller Ferry to head to Put-In-Bay, your blood pressure goes down about 10 points. I agree with her. You feel like you're a world away - but lucky for us it's only a ... READ MORE
Kings Island – The Ultimate Stunt Show
With the summer winding down (can it really be?) I've been trying to pack in everything we thought we would be doing all summer. Funny how summer goes like that. I had my list of staycation day dates I was going to take the boys on - one a week. Ha! I laugh as we squeezed two of them in this week, and they were the first of the summer. #momfail?That being said, we started out right. My hubby took the day off of work and we headed to Kings Island. It never ceases to amaze me that in this ... READ MORE
Farmhouse Bathroom Renovation, Before and After
This post was sponsored, and paid for, by SunTrust Mortgage. All opinions are my own.When we bought our farmhouse, most would have thought we were crazy. Looking at our bathroom renovation and the before and after pictures, I can see why. The carpet was probably enough to make anyone think they should run. However, with lots of planning and patience, we now have a beautiful space. It's exciting to buy a house and then create the home that fits your style. And while a renovation project ... READ MORE
Summer On The Farm with Guardian Repellent
This is our first summer at our new home. The kids have been enjoying the wide open spaces and are barefoot quite often. But with spring turning into summer - the bugs have started to arrive making for itchy frustrations.Ticks here. Ticks there. Ticks everywhere. If your experience has been like ours this summer, you've been having problems with ticks. I've pulled a tick off my neck and both of my sons have had ticks that had to be removed. Ewwwww! However, I'm not going to keep my ... READ MORE
Easy Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
There is something about a fresh strawberry from the garden. You just can't get the same taste in the grocery store. This time of year in Ohio, the strawberries are beginning to ripen! And you know what that means? Strawberry shortcake! This easy homemade strawberry shortcake recipe has been in my family for years and years. I remember making it when I was a little girl.My dad has grown strawberries in his garden for the last seven years. When he found out we were pregnant with our ... READ MORE
Watermelon Stars
Do you need a healthy, quick and easy snack or centerpiece for your patriotic cookout this weekend? I've got one for you that will be a big hit with the kids - and the adults too!Every Memorial day we travel to a nearby small town to attend their parade. But most importantly, they have the most beautiful ceremony following the parade at their cemetery. The kids lay flowers on the graves and many of the area children sing patriotic songs before taps is played and a moment of silence is ... READ MORE
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Lemon. Refreshing and deliciously tart especially on a hot day. Our nights have been consumed with baseball practice and baseball games between the two boys. Therefore, I've been trying out new recipes that are easy to pack on the way to the ball park. These lemon poppy seed muffins do not disappoint. Made with ingredients I have on hand, they can be whipped together with no plan in place. That's how we're rolling this busy spring.The crumbly topping combined with the tartness of the ... READ MORE
Kings Island – May 2017
We surprised the boys with a trip to Kings Island for the day last week. After a few weeks of super rainy - cold, read: COLD weather for spring we were looking forward to a day to get away as a family and enjoy some sunshine. Our initial visit day was postponed because of weather and so we were so thankful that we didn't tell the boys about it. They would have begged to go to Kings Island no matter what the weather was. As it was, our surprise worked in our favor to delay it a day and we had ... READ MORE
The Best Cole Slaw Recipe EVER! + FREE Chef’s Set from Grove Collaborative.
Hi All! Spring is in the air! The sunshine is back, although the weather a little chilly here in Central Ohio. That doesn't mean I'm not excited for spring things all around - and gearing up for the summer. This Cole Slaw recipe will help you skip the store-bought items for your next summer time feast.The best part about homemade recipes in the summer is enjoying them outdoors in the sunshine and fresh air. That's less mess for the kitchen - and I am way okay with that!Before ... READ MORE
Homemade Cherry Kuchen Recipe
I'm excited to share with you one of my dad's favorites that he grew up with. Homemade cherry kuchen is flaky, delicious and tastes like pie without the skills of making a pie crust. I made this after finding the recipe deep in my recipe box from my aunt. It was a surprise for my dad on our family dinner night - and he said it tasted just like he remembered. That's the best compliment ever!Are you ready to make some kuchen?To make this cherry kuchen you will need:Kuchen ... READ MORE
