This Monster Cookie recipe is a soft and chewy mix of chocolate chip cookies with oatmeal, peanut butter, and chocolate candies. Plus this dough can be used for two cookies – classic chocolate chip cookies and monster cookies, so there is a little variety for the cookie jar. The great […]
Chocolate Dipped Apple Slices
If you are looking for a fun and tasty craft to make with you kids, these chocolate dipped apple slices are an easy idea. Fresh fall apples are the perfect ingredient to create a yummy treat, this idea is a different spin on the traditional caramel apples. Kids can choose […]
Kid’s Camping Adventure Vest
Camping with kids gives them great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and all the fun activities they can do. Every time we go to a campground we like to get a little keepsake, a patch, a pin, a fun trinket, whatever so the kids have something to remember their visit […]
Indiana Dunes 3 Dune Challenge
If you are planning a visit to the Indiana Dunes State Park, the 3 Dune Challenge hike is a beautifully scenic and challenging trek that is definitely worth a try. The trail is 1.5 miles of woods, sand, and epic climbs up 552 vertical feet with awesome views of the […]
Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe from Frank’s Red Hot is my go to camping snack! The warm, cheesy dip is a perfect dish to set out for hungry campers and serve with chips or veggies, plus it is very easy make and could be made ahead of time and kept […]
Camping First Aid Kit
Everyone who enjoy camping and any outdoor activity knows that being prepared is necessary and that should always include having a fully stocked first aid kit. Any adventure can lead to the occasional bump, scrape, headache, or bug bite and in this post I’ll share a great way to pack […]
Amish Sugar Cookie Recipe
Amish Sugar cookies are a sweet, buttery, soft, and crumbly cookie that has a unique taste that is subtly different than regular sugar cookies. Don’t get me wrong – I love all types of sugar cookies, but these are the kind of cookie that takes me right back to my […]
Fun Indoor Camping for Kids
Spring Break for the kids is here and if you are looking for ideas to keep them busy, why not try indoor camping! The weather by us now is super cold and rainy, so camping outside would not be that great. I thought why not bring the fun indoors and […]
A Visit to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a true gem of northern Michigan and a day visit to the park will be fun-filled for the entire family. The awesome scenery, refreshing beach, and adventurous trails are just a few of the things to experience. Throw in the inviting charm of Traverse […]
Fun Kid’s Birthday Cakes
Birthday’s are kind if a big deal in our house and I try to make the celebration extra special each year for my kids. From the decorations to the food to the cake, I like to have a new theme each year. Whatever activity or character my kids are into […]