Throw a fun “Cousin Carnival” or neighborhood party with these fun and easy backyard party ideas you can create with things from around the house! Perfect for family reunions! Are you hosting a family reunion this summer? Or are you in charge of an event where you need to entertain a bunch of silly kids? IsContinue Reading →
Smores Summer Party Goodie Bags
Put together these fun s’mores party goodie bags for a fun backyard evening around the fire pit! I don’t know that I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t love S’mores. They seem to be a universally loved treat that really should be voted in as “Official Treat of Summer” by those who have the authorityContinue Reading →
Amazing Grilled Flank Steak Marinade
This amazing Grilled Flank Steak Marinade is so easy and is definitely a crowd-pleaser! Whether you are reading this in the middle of summer or the dead of winter you need to figure out a way to fire up that grill and try this amazing grilled flank steak marinade. Anytime we are having company IContinue Reading →
Beach Party S’mores Treats
Do you love s’mores? They are one of my favorite summer treats and when I can turn them into something this adorable, well enough said. Gather the kids and make a batch of these gooey beach party s’mores treats today:) Laura here from Left on Peninsula Road. With only a few ingredients and a microwave, theseContinue Reading →
Frosted Freckled Limeade
Has summer started for you yet? We are just starting the season and have our bucket list ready to be check off. A few of those items are getting my kids in the kitchen to make some fun creations. One of those is this Frosted Freckled Limeade. My family loved my version of Chickfila’s FrostedContinue Reading →
The BEST Pasta Salad Recipe Collection
As the weather starts warming up I start CRAVING pasta salad! I can’t help it! What’s a better combo than carbs and dressing? I can’t think of one. I figured I was not alone in this so I put together this huge pasta salad recipe collection so we can all have them in one placeContinue Reading →
Easy Summer Dinner Party Decor and Craft Ideas
Is there anything better than a casual summer dinner party? Put something on the grill. Add a few festive touches and guests leave thinking that a summer night spent with you was worth finding a sitter for. The beauty of summer is that no one expects too much. Being laid back is key. So, whileContinue Reading →
Summer Boredom Buster: Bubble Games
Are there any words more annoying than “I’M BORED!” in the middle of summer? I literally can’t remember the last time I was bored (always having a to do list a mile long helps with this) and hearing those words just gets under my skin! Are you the same way? I also am not theContinue Reading →
Bandana Party Napkin “Rings”
Today’s project could NOT be easier. Truly. But, at the same time, it’s the perfect touch to your next backyard BBQ! That bandana pattern means summer to me, for whatever reason, so adding them into your party decor brings a fantastic casual, summery feel. And they are so inexpensive ($1 each) that they are just beggingContinue Reading →
Kids’ Outdoor DIY Summer Activities & Games
Summer is perfect for those laid back days but, if you have small children, you know that “I’m BORED!” is a phrase that gets uttered from time to time during those long summer months (and by “time to time” I mean every 20 minutes). So today I’ve rounded up some fun outside summer activitesContinue Reading →