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Father’s Day – 10 Fun Things To Do With Dad

10 fun things to do with dad on Father's day

As we count down to Father's Day, we are looking at all the different ways we can celebrate dad. I thought it would be fun to break down some fun things to do with dad on Father's Day. Hope these ideas will help you plan a stellar Father's Day. Breakfast in Bed ~ Start the day off right with a meal dad will love. I shared a post all about how to have an amazing breakfast in bed for mom...pull out the same tricks and tips for dear dad. Head to the Ball Park ~ We can't always afford to go see a ...

The summer holidays are fast approaching and I've been thinking about finding more ways to incorporate outdoor play in our summer vacation. My daughters are getting older (12 and 14) and to be honest, it is getting harder to inspire them to get outside, let alone play outdoors. Once they get outside, they always enjoy playing outside, but coming up with the idea that will motivate them to get outside seems to be harder to find. As parents, we are all fighting the same battle...the "less ...

mango and chicken couscous lunch box salad

We have made it almost to the end of the school year. Which means I have filled my girls' lunch boxes with a wide variety of different dishes. From sandwiches to soups, I am always searching for recipes that they will enjoy and more importantly...dishes they will eat. As the school year winds down comes the hope that we will continue to make healthy and delicious food choices - even in those lunch boxes. Couscous is a wonderful option for the lunch box. Not only does couscous need about 5 ...