An old jacket reclaimed from the Goodwill pile becomes a fashionable upcycled hoodie bag and an afternoon to treasure at Grandma Camp
It Starts With an Idea – Upcycled Hoodie Bag
by Lynnee Jimenez •
Have Fun
create fun ecards, watch cool videos, take awesome quizzes
Quick Fix – Chai Tea Mix
by Lynnee Jimenez •
My tween: “Can we go to Starbucks….for a yummy chai tea?”
This time, Starbucks was not the answer. My tween has mixed up her own batch of chai tea mix to enjoy at home. Check out the recipe and pictures…
Turn Bread Mix into Decadent Pancakes in 5 Minutes or Less
by Lynnee Jimenez •
Do you need a new twist on breakfast? Are you a pancake fiend? Do you have a box of Trader Joe’s bread mix collecting dust? Turn a box of bread mix into decadent pancakes in 5 minutes or less!
Forget the Flat Iron – Go Retro with Soft Foam Curlers
by Lynnee Jimenez •
Our girls are already planning their first day of school- including their hair. We’re tucking away the flat irons and going retro with soft foam curlers to experiment with different looks. The giggles alone made the experiment worthwhile! Check out the candid shots.
Changing Lives Through Books for Africa – An Inspired Tween to Stanford Student
by Lynnee Jimenez •
At the age of 12, Tatiana Grossman decided to take action to send books for Africa through book drives and her organization Spread the Words.
Minute to Win It – Tween Challenge
by Pauline Molinari •
We took family game night to a whole new level! Check out how we turned a weekend afternoon into a Minute to Win It tween challenge.
Celebrate Smile Power Day
by Lynnee Jimenez •
June 15th is Smile Power Day. Are you ready to feel the power of the smile? Check out our tips for smile activities and crafts!
Watermelon Strawberry Mint Slushee – 5 Minute Prep Crowd Pleaser
by Lynnee Jimenez •
Yes – we are getting a little watermelon and strawberry crazy around here – and we invite you to get a little crazy, too! Today’s refresher recipe won rave reviews with the family. Make a watermelon strawberry mint slushee today! It’s a perfect crowd pleaser (or just treat yourself).
Grow Your Garden – Love Your Seed Library
by Lynnee Jimenez •
If you haven’t fully built out your garden yet (we haven’t)- it’s time to love your local library! Libraries across the country are not only lending books, but are also offering seeds to willing gardeners. We can all save money by taking advantage of these community programs and also be exposed to new and interesting plant varieties.
How Netflix and Mater Save the Day (Every Day)
by Lynnee Jimenez •
How does our family get out the door in the morning with active twin pre-schoolers and a tween? Netflix and Mater save the day.
