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We’re so happy you’re here! This blog was started to help share some of our fav recipes, gift ideas, party planning tips, parenting advice, and all around home care to make your nest the best.
This blog was started by Everett, a parent of 5 kids with a passion for parties, cooking, and DIY projects. Stacy, Sarah, and Josh also join in as contributors, each sharing their unique insights and ideas
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Gifts for a Gardening Loving Dad
Does your dad love to garden? These gifts are perfect to give to a dad who loves gardening for his birthday or a holiday, but I think they'd also make superb Father's Day gift ideas too. After all, June is still early in the gardening season - a perfect time to...
Spring Bucket List Ideas
The spring season is upon us, and with it a fresh spirit. For most people (including me), spring brings renewed motivation to get out and explore, especially after a long winter. Here's a great collection of spring bucket list ideas for kids, families, and couples...
DIY Pinata
From January to June the birthdays do not stop around here!! Between my immediate family and my extended family have one every 8-12 days, if it sounds like a lot it is. I tend to be the resident cake maker, party planner and present buyer, which I enjoy until about...
38 Easter Table and Place Setting Ideas
I love Easter, it's actually one of my favorite holidays. Maybe it's because it's the time of year the weather warms up where I live and the days get longer, or maybe it's all the bright colors. One of my favorite parts of Easter is the entertaining, so I thought...
Tips for Taking Kids to the Ballet
I feel pretty fortunate to live in an area where we have a world-renowned ballet that's not only close by, but also accessible in terms of pricing. That means that it's possible for me to take my 5 kids to the ballet and I've done it, lived to tell the tale, and am...
28 Peeps Themed Gift Ideas for Easter
If you're like me and think Peeps are the best part of Easter then this list is for you. It's also a great list of you need Peeps themed gift ideas for everyone in your life who... Well, who are like me and think they're the best part of Easter. You get the idea...
The Best Gifts for Country Men
Men are historically the hardest people to buy for - low maintenance country men might be even worse. They are typically no fuss no muss type of guys when it comes to extras... unless it has to do with a hobby! These are the best gifts for country men I could come...
How to Clean a Comforter That’s Too Big for Washer
It's laundry day and you're feeling extra ambitious. Time to watch that comforter. Only one problem, though... It's too big for the washing machine. If this is the boat you find yourself in trust me, you're not alone; here's how to clean a comforter that's too big...
Traditional Bread Pudding Recipe
I'm not really sure what got it into his head, but my partner has been bothering me to make traditional bread pudding for awhile. I had some leftover stale bread recently, so I finally caved and put together this recipe for him. This is based off most traditional...
25 Gnarly 80s Party Ideas for Adults
Planning an 80s party for the adults in your life and need some ideas? You've come to the right place! Here's some totally gnarly ideas for your 80s party decor, favors, music, and more. Plus 13 different unique 80s party themes that work for so many different...
