Life & Home

Do you have a favorite beverage for a hot day? I’m pretty much a coffee girl in the morning and then move onto water through the day. Here are some great ideas for refreshing beverages to beat the heat. #Beverages #Drinks #HomeMattersParty Beverages That Beat the Heat + HM #197 Recipe: Homemade Peach Iced Tea

Who loves pies? I do! We always say in my family “why do we only make pies at Thanksgiving?” I have no idea, but when I was thinking of a family favorite recipe the pie crust came to mind. The pie crust recipe was given to my Grandma from my Great Uncle Howard and passed

I’m glad our heat wave is starting to end, it’s been a hot and humid summer for us. Here are some tips to keep cool! #KeepCool #SummerHeat #HomeMattersParty Keep Cool in the Summer Heat + HM #196 Banana Berry Smoothie by Jessica at This Happy Mommy Cold Brew Coffee and Cold Foam #Pinterest Challenge by

The first day of school is so many things all wrapped into one. This year my oldest goes to Kindergarten and my youngest goes to preschool. For the first time in 5 years I will be kid free twice a week. It’s going to be a huge change for me (I’m not sure I’m ready

It’s almost the end of the summer and back to school time is here. Time for new clothes, backpacks and school supplies. I love all the school supplies, I’m a nerd that way. Get ready to celebrate the first day, take the teacher a great first day gift and make a cute photo prop. #BacktoSchool

When I think of Back to School, I think about schedule changes, the kids adjusting and having as much prepared as I can for the unknown that is bound to happen. I think of organizing the house, thinking about all the paper work school comes with, new clothes, household chores, homework, and meal planning. The

Ice cream is a delicious treat all year long, but especially good on those hot summer days. Making homemade ice cream is a fun thing to do. Keep the kids busy making ice cream this summer. I found 5 scrumptious flavors to try. I can’t wait to try the cake batter! Come along and link

I love grilling and bbq in the summer. Here are some great recipes and tips for seafood, hamburgers, chicken, and sauces for your favorite BBQ recipes. Come along and link up your crafts, DIY, recipes and anything for the home in our Home Matters Linky Party #193! #BBQ #HomeMattersParty BBQ – Barbecue – Grilling –

Summer is in full swing and I’m enjoying every minute of it. A few of my summer favorites our daisies and all the patriotic decor. I look forward to flowers and the 4th of July every summer. It’s time for our Summer Time Fun Link Party to end and today I’m sharing my favorites. It