Tag: Birthday

Posted in Family, and Homemaking

Today was filled with more cleaning and birthday preparations. While I worked, Munchkin did her school work and then worked on her car for the Awana Grand Prix. The Grand Prix was tonight. There were several technical difficulties (and difficulties in how the rules were enforced), but the kids ultimately had lots of fun even with the craziness. It was priceless watching all of their excited faces as the cars raced down the track. Back to the party prep… When I was at the dollar store, I found these travel mugs that you can personalize. I knew these would make…

11th Birthday Preparations: Part 1

Posted in Homemaking

It’s hard to believe that by the beginning of next week our little Munchkin will be 11. I’m not sure how that happened. She’s still our little girl, but she’s growing up… Munchkin hasn’t had a birthday party with friends for quite some time, so we decided that this year she would get to have a birthday party. When we were at the thrift store several months back, we found an American Girl Mystery party game. We knew that we would use that for Munchkin’s birthday party. Since there were only so many parts for the mystery party skit, it…

10 Tips for Hiking with Dogs

Heather L

Hiking with dogs can be a fun experience for both you and your dog if you take the time to properly prepare for your outdoor adventure. A little preparation goes a long way in helping create fun memories. These 10 Tips for Hiking with Dogs will help you be better prepared for your next hiking trip. Read more

Gluten Free No Bake Protein Energy Bites

Heather L

Gluten Free No Bake Protein Energy Bites give you a boost of protein in a small bite-sized treat that is perfect for hiking, backpacking, and climbing trips. These energy bites are a great kid-friendly recipe as they're easy and fun to make. Read more

52 Hike Challenge 2017

Heather L

At the beginning of the year, I signed myself up for the 52 Hike Challenge. The challenge involves taking 52 hikes in the year. While the idea is to take one hike per week, you can do the challenge in whatever way works for you. Basically, it’s a little extra motivation to get outdoors and enjoy nature through hiking. Read more

Tag: Birthday

11th Birthday Preparations: Part 2

11th Birthday Preparations: Part 1