With so many amazing things to do in Gulf Shores, Alabama, it’s really hard to narrow it down to just a few things that everyone should experience. Instead of listing all of the possible things to do in Gulf Shores, this post will focus on the things that make Gulf Shores unique – the experiences and adventures that will fall on a list of things to do in Gulf Shores Alabama and not many other places, if any....
My family visited Gulf Shores, Alabama last fall and fell in love with all of the unique things to do and the food! All eight of these restaurants are special for either having the best food, fun things to do, or their family-friendly atmosphere! Most of them have good food we are still talking about and are definitely places we would go back when we return to Gulf Shores in the future....
Normally summer always seems to go by so fast as we work on completing all of the items on this summer bucket list. I still can’t believe the first day of school is here (or will be here soon). I put together a list of all of the best games I could find. So whether you’re a teacher looking for educational games to make elementary school more fun or a parent wanting to do something fun leading up to the first day of school, there’s something for you!...
My family is just a bit obsessed with Baby Groot and Guardians of the Galaxy. From the t-shirt my brother brought his wife as her only Christmas present to the little mini Rocket and Baby Groot figures I bought my preschooler who hasn’t even seen the movies, yeah we’re a bit obsessed. But he’s just soooo cute as my son would say. Since I know we’re not the only ones who love Baby Groot, I thought it’d be fun to do a round-up of some of the best Baby Groot gifts out there....
I first fell in love with Nutella on a trip to France where they put the stuff all over crepes. I guess that was probably 10 to 15 years ago, which is absolutely crazy to think about. Now I just eat it on pretty much anything I can – bread, crackers, cookies – you name it and Nutella makes it better. I’ve had a number of people ask me to come up with some more ideas for brunch food ideas and one of my favorite things for brunch is muffins....
Every family has go-to family recipes. Almond chicken, pizza loaf, and zuppa toscana are some of ours. And this balsamic grilled chicken. It’s one of the easiest recipes yet has tons and tons of flavor because of the balsamic marinade. I know some people aren’t huge fans of balsamic so if you’re one of those people, I recommend trying something else like maybe this orange chicken recipe or these teriyaki chicken bowls....
We’re coming up on the end of my Easter treat recipes – well almost. I’m sharing these carrot cake balls today and then a couple more tomorrow but then that’s it, Easter recipes are over for the year. I’m cutting it a bit close but who cares, these are good enough that I didn’t want to wait until next year! Ever since I made this delicious carrot cake last year, I’ve been wanting to make something else using carrot cake....
When it comes to appetizers – whether they be Christmas appetizers, Super Bowl appetizers, or even everyday appetizers – I like to keep them quick and easy. You have enough to worry about as a host to slave over complicated food. These crockpot grape jelly meatballs are pretty much the easiest appetizer ever – all you really need is a little time! It’s a classic recipe that we’ve upgraded with a better flavor profile to make them a bit sweet, a bit savory, and 100% delicious!...
Pepperoni Rolls – Two Ways I had originally intended to write this post about just one type of pepperoni rolls – the ones you see in the picture above. Then I went to my parents’ house to cook the rolls in our new brick oven and when I mentioned pepperoni rolls to my dad, he had a totally different idea about what that meant. To make a long story short, apparently when my parents were going to school at the University of Wyoming back in the 80s, there was a pizza joint there called The Upper Crust that was a hangout for all the college students....
As my youngest gets a little older, we’ve started getting into the world of painting and crafts with him. Everything still needs to be super simple and controlled or we end up with paint all over the house, but he’s getting there. This simple pumpkin patch craft using apples is great because it’s easy and foolproof for the kiddos. Dip the apples in paint, press the apples on the piece of paper....
I love fruity things. Most of the time in my life when I’m craving something, it’s something fruity. This strawberry pineapple sorbet is one of my favorite ways to crave my need for something sweet without eating something super sugary. It’s one of my favorite post-workout treats, especially after a good half marathon training run. Making the sorbet in the Twister Jar couldn’t be easier; you literally put the fruit and coconut water into the jar, turn the Blendtec on, and twist as you go to turn the fruit into the creamy treat....
I just did what I said I would never do. I agreed to help out as a partial room mom for my son’s 3rd grade class. I think it was the whole not being involved at all in school last year that made me suck it up and say yes. But I’m quickly realizing that a lot of my favorite Halloween games and Halloween treats like peanut butter spider cookies are ones that may not work so well in a small classroom with 21 kids....
This post contains affiliate links to products for your convenience. If you purchase via my links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. I can thank my dad for my love of the Olympics. He’s had a healthy obsession with the Olympics for as long as I can remember. We even went on a big family trip and skipped a week of school my senior year of high school so we could actually go to some of the events at the Salt Lake Olympics in 2002!...
Thanksgiving is almost here, which means it’s time to start planning your menu and everyone knows Thanksgiving dinner is incomplete without the dessert at the end! And mashed potatoes, but I’ve already posted that recipe. There’s nothing like serving up a table full of Thanksgiving desserts including everything from homemade apple pie to no-bake pumpkin pie and even pumpkin delight! But have you ever made Thanksgiving rice krispie treats? When I went to Disneyland for Halloween this year, they were selling the cutest pumpkin pie rice krispie treats....
Bread Bowl Hack Is there anything better than enjoying a bowl of a hot soup in a bread bowl on a warm day? Okay maybe this Cincinnati chili in a bread bowl but regardless, a bread bowl makes everything better. Unfortunately if you’re anything like me, you don’t have bread bowls just sitting around at home. And you probably don’t want to make them homemade (hello time) or run to the store....
I love the combination of sweet and tart together. It’s probably the reason these cranberry orange muffins are one of my all-time favorite breakfast recipes! These sugared cranberries do just that – combine the tartness of a cranberry with a little crunchy sweet sugar. They’re one of my favorite holiday snacks and great for adding on top of things like this red velvet cake or adding to a holiday dessert board!...
This post contains affiliate links to products I think are cute and totally worth checking out! If you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. The countdown is on. Less than two months left until Captain Marvel hits theaters and people are already going wild, especially after Marvel Studios just released a bunch of new Captain Marvel movie posters this week!...
Super Easy Side Dish I’m a huge fan of potatoes – pretty much all kinds. Twice baked potatoes, homemade french fries, hash brown cups. Even breakfast muffins with hash browns on the bottom! If you give me the choice of a side dish, I’m going to pick potato something every single time. These crispy smashed potatoes are a new family favorite because they give you the fleshiness of a perfectly cooked baked potato and the crispiness on the outside of an amazing French fry....
I’m a huge fan of fall drinks – hot chocolate, apple cider, wassail, even a good holiday punch. I just think there’s something special about holding a warm drink while you walk around on a cool day. I’ve tried a lot of different apple cider recipes and this spiced apple cider is my favorite of all. It’s from an old recipe book I found (with a few tweaks of my own), and I just have to say – it’s perfect for the fall!...
My sister and I hopped on an airplane and headed to Margaritaville in Lake Conroe, Texas for a much needed girls trip. Honestly, I had no idea how much we needed this trip until we actually got there. Margaritaville is a stand alone resort about an hour north of Houston that opened summer 2020 and is a great family-friendly addition to the fast growing Conroe area. It has 303 luxury suites, 32 waterfront cottages, and tons of amenities!...
