Try these Funfetti Cake Bites for a super easy and fun dessert. They’re quick to make and looks great on the plate!
Every Back to School Idea in One Location
Hey, moms! Are you looking for lunchbox ideas, teacher gifts, or how to get organized for back to school? Your days of endless searching through tons of school-related articles across the web are over. Now you can find TONS of Back to School ideas all in one place!
Marshmallow Meringue Recipe
We love a good pie at the Smith House and I usually serve up a slice with a dollop of whipped topping or a scoop of ice cream. But sometimes I like to bake the topping right on top of the pie itself. Here’s a recipe for a great pie topping that’s piled high with […]
Veggie Tales Celery Night Fever Giveaway
There’s a new VeggieTales Movie on DVD, and you could win it to enjoy at your next Family Fun Night! Releasing August 5th on DVD, Veggie Tales: Celery Night Fever takes you back to disco balls and polyester, to share–and sing–a story about forgiveness as only our favorite Veggie Crew can. About the film: In Celery Night […]
Best Books Middle School Boys
Best Books Middle School Boys : Grab the best books for boys and get them reading. Here’s a list of the best ever middle grade books boys will love reading.
DIY Notebook With Decorative Tape
The other day my son and I made a quick stop to check out the Back to School sale at our local office supply store. For the two of us, it’s heaven. Seriously, the kid will ask for office supplies for every birthday and Christmas, and nothing makes him happier than a blank sheet of notebook paper and […]
Peach Enchiladas
Looking for a peach dessert idea? This peach enchiladas recipe is super easy! It’s made with juicy fresh peaches and wrapped in a crescent roll crust.
DIY Chalkboard Journal
So I have a confession. . . We love school at the Smith House. I know, crazy, right? Now there’s nothing exciting about tests and homework, and the boys aren’t keen on the way-too-early mornings and all the extra work. But still, my boys enjoy the routine of it. They like the schedule–and yes, the […]
Klondike Kandy Bar Cake Recipe
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Weave Made Media® and Klondike, but all my opinions are my own. #weavemade #KandyBar http://my-disclosur.es/RgFrEH So this past weekend I discovered a delicious treat that’s perfect for summer. It’s the new KandyBar collection from Klondike, and it comes in 3 varieties: Caramel […]
Persecuted by Robin Parrish Giveaway
Scandal. Surveillance. Censorship. Have you heard about the new movie Persecuted? It’s in theaters July 18th and I can’t wait–Even better, we’re giving away the book, too! It’s the novelization by Robin Parrish to give us the story across the page. About the book: The Question is Not IF Attempts Will Be Made to Limit […]
Your Kid Can Paint Like Picasso
Every summer my youngest son participates in a week-long art camp at our local Art Center. It’s really something he looks forward to, and every year, he learns so much about art mediums, various techniques, and even the history of famous artists and their process. This year, he kept an art journal where he recorded […]
Ooey Gooey Brownie Bars
Looking for an easy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? This one is a chocolate lover’s dream come true. It’s rich in fudgy deliciousness and ooey gooey good with a melted marshmallow and caramel blend on top. I actually created this one by pulling a few things from the pantry to use up the […]
Dinner Games eBook is on Sale Now!
I am OVER – THE – MOON this morning to announce that my eBook, Dinner Games: serving up conversation and family fun, is on sale now! If you’ve been a part of the Written Reality neighborhood for long, then you already know how passionate I am about all things family. Writing the book is an extension of those […]
Orangesicle Cream Float Recipe
Here in the South, summer is in full swing–and we’re kickin‘ it old school at the Smith House with classic summer games, homemade treats, and loads of family fun! Remember those orange sherbet pushups? That was my usual choice off the ice cream truck. I can still hear its light-hearted tune growing louder as it chugged […]
Make a Trophy for Family Game Night
Looking for a fun way to celebrate family game night? Here’s how to make your own homemade trophy for extra family fun. Who’ll be the next Family Game Night champ?
Blackened Fish on the Grill
Try this recipe for Blackened Fish on the Grill with just the perfect KICK of seasoning! It’s a super easy grilled fish recipe your family will love.
Cherry Desserts Roundup
If you frequent our Written Reality neighborhood often, you know my love for anything cherry. Cherries are great for topping off all sorts of desserts. It adds a bright red pop of color to create a festive feel to every dessert, and its sweet flavor is easily added and combined with others for some pretty […]