Boy Oh Boy! Is it hot out! Air Conditioning Units are expensive and use a lot of power. Portable AC units are less expensive but seem to use just as much power. What is a girl to do on those extremely hot days of summer? Try this DIY home air conditioner unit of course! The … Read more This $8 DIY Air Conditioner Works Perfecly
There are about 1,464 hours of summer vacation left. That’s a lot of time left alone with the kiddos. Entertaining them while keeping myself from going insane can be quite a challenge. These fun life hacks from Buzzfeed are going to help save time and energy and make parenting a little easier this summer. Numbers … Read more Parenting Hacks To Help You Get Through Summer With Ease
Thank God it’s finally hot enough to justify my laziness! 96 today. I’m feelin some front porch sittin and lemonade sippin. Feel free to join me and beat the heat this year with a nice cool treat. I can get on board with that idea! I can also get on board with this tasty roundup … Read more Delicious Treats That Will Keep You Cool All Summer Long
It was 103 this last Sunday. That’s a little warm for my blood. Today it’s 81 which is just about perfect. It’s hot enough to be summer with popsicles, flip flops, and barbeques but it’s cool enough that I won’t get heat stroke or melt like one of those delicious popsicles that I love so … Read more These Frozen Grapes Have A Secret Ingredient That Make Them The Perfect Summer Treat
Here is the summer desert I have been waiting for. Yes, popsicles are my favorite treat when the temperatures start to rise but you can’t really take them to barbecues and potlucks. Can you say, ‘melty sticky mess?’ This zesty lemon cake is the answer. It’s simple to make and sure to please! This looks … Read more My Favorite Zesty Lemon Cake Recipe
Everyone hates mosquitos! Me especially, I get an allergic reaction to their bites. As far as I’m concerned, those little buggers can all die a terrible death. I’m no ecologist, but I don’t really see the usefulness of such an animal in the world. This video shows how to give them that terrible death they … Read more Don’t Let Pesky Mosquitoes Ruin Your Summer
Here comes summer. Are you ready to beat the heat? Where we live, keeping the house cool is usually a matter of leaving the windows open at night and closing them during the day. I realize, not everyone lives in our climate and has that luxury. Air Conditioning Units are expensive and use a lot … Read more DIY Air Conditioner Costs Just $8 And Works Perfectly
Whether you have a large or small backyard, there are a lot of projects you can pursue to liven things up. You may be ready for grilling and friends but is your backyard ready? It may be nice but is it ‘all that it can be?’ Lol. Mine isn’t! This roundup from DIY And Crafts … Read more Summer Time Backyard DIY Projects You’ll Go Crazy For
The mega-hammock looks like the perfect place to take a nap, the shark slip’ n’ slide has to be one of the most fun water games out there, and where can I get that solar powered table? The floating cup holder will go great with that pool I will someday get. I think Viral Nova … Read more 25 Must-Have Products For The Truly Awesome Backyard
Sweet tea is the perfect summer drink for a ‘barefoot blue jeans night.’ It is crisp and refreshing and oh so delicious! Sun tea brews slowly in cold water and ends up having less caffeine than regular tea and isn’t as bitter. Brewing it in mason jars is a stroke of genius! When the tea … Read more Sweet Summertime Sun Tea
Entertaining the kiddos for three months can be tough. It’s tempting to just let them watch TV but after seeing this fun roundup from Buzzfeed you won’t let them! These terrific ideas will get them running around (inside and out), playing, creating, designing, learning, and all with minimal expenses and work for you. My favorite … Read more 33 Mindblowing Summer Activities To Keep Your Kids Busy (All For $10)
“Schools out for the summer!” Not yet it isn’t, but soon. I need to start planning out how to keep them busy. Any help to entertain the kids is appreciated! I plan on using some of these ideas for sure and you should too. Make life more fun (and easier)! Have fun! See all 27 … Read more 27 Fun And Affordable Ways To Entertain The Kids This Summer