Summer is known as the season for traveling, whether it be a quick weekend getaway, or a week long family vacation. Just a short road trip from Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago, lies The Abbey Resort, a beautiful property where you can enjoy the ultimate waterfront vacation in Lake Geneva, WI. They recently hosted my friend and I for a night so that I could share all about it with you! Lake Geneva is known as the "Hamptons of the Midwest", and The Abbey Resort is the only full-service resort directly on the beautiful shores of Geneva Lake. Situated on 90 spacious acres, guests will enjoy beautiful views of Geneva Lake from many of the guest suites. The Abbey Resort has a lot to offer travelers of all ages in their gorgeous lakefront resort. Accommodations There is plenty of room for everyone at The Abbey Resort, no matter your family's size. Take your pick between the 334 newly updated suites, or book one of their 14 luxury … [Read More...]
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Scribble Stuff & USA Gold Have the Writing Utensils You Want for Back to School
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CRAFTS
In The Wild VBS :: DIY Key Bible Verse
This year’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) theme is ‘In the Wild’ and I was asked to lead crafts. One of my favorite crafts this year was the the ‘Key’. Each year during Vacation Bible School there is a Key Bible verse: “Jesus is the son of God” John 20:31. When I was scrounging through our […]
The Craft of Faith Subscription Box
I received a sample for this review/feature. Opinions expressed are my own. The Craft of Faith, a Christian-themed crafting subscription box for children ages 5-10, is centered on meaningful lessons and quality family engagement. These subscription boxes are a great way to teach God’s word at home and reinforce what they are learning in Sunday […]
RECIPES
Blueberry Yogurt Tartlets Recipe
Perfect for summer parties, these blueberry yogurt tartlets are delicious and super simple to make. In fact, everyone has been a fan when I have served them, and they are a great treat to take to summer potluck parties. I’ve even had them at baby showers since they are a nice bite size dessert to […]
Mini BLT Cups
Get ready for your mouth to water. These Mini BLT Cups are super delicious, simple to make and will be the hit of your summer gathering. Best of all, there is absolutely no cooking required to make these tasty babies! These are on my list of no cook summer appetizers that I like to serve […]
DIY
Easter DIY Painted Egg Wood Slices
Easter is such a fun holiday for crafting. The things that you can do with items in the shape of an egg are practically endless, and today I’m sharing a super cute project for Easter DIY Painted Egg Wood Slices. They’re simple to make and are a beautiful decoration for around your home during Easter. […]
DIY Essential Oil Veggie Cap Holder
I have been wanting to make a holder for my essential oil veggie gel capsules that I make, but every time I go to the store I forget to get the right drill bit.? Today I remembered and I made my veggie gel capsule holder.? I had a piece of scrap wood that I had […]
PETS
Tips on Keeping the House Clean with Multiple Dogs
This post is sponsored by The Libman Company but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. As many of you in the Midwestern and Northern states can relate, winter ended pretty late this year. Of course, that means spring has been a bit off schedule too, so we’re now getting the typical “April […]
Fun Things to Do with Your Dog at Home
This post is sponsored by Chuckit! but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Dogs make amazing pets and can fill your heart with so much love. They do need care and attention though, so today I am sharing some fun things to do with your dog at home to help keep them […]
TRAVEL
Ultimate Waterfront Vacation in Lake Geneva at The Abbey Resort
Summer is known as the season for traveling, whether it be a quick weekend getaway, or a week long family vacation. Just a short road trip from Milwaukee, Madison and Chicago, lies The Abbey Resort, a beautiful property where you can enjoy the ultimate waterfront vacation in Lake Geneva, WI. They recently hosted my friend […]
Noah’s Ark in Wisconsin Dells Celebrates 40 Years
Summer is my family’s favorite season, and it’s no wonder since we have three other seasons of chilly and downright cold weather here in the Midwest. Since our summer is so short lived, we definitely make the season count by filling our calendar with lots of family fun. This year, we’ve got many activities planned, […]