You guys! I am so excited to share that there is a new animated movie coming to theaters on Sept. 9! It's called The Wild Life and is about how Robinson Crusoe gets shipwrecked on a tropical island and the friends he makes with the lovable animals that live on the island. From the trailer alone, it looks super fun and we cannot wait to see it when it arrives in our … [Read more...]
First Day of School Easy Balloon Arch
Well, it's getting to be about that time...time for the First Day of School, eeep! We still have a week of summer vacation left and we are savoring every last minute of it. I swear summer goes by faster and faster every year...sigh. Have you kids gone back yet? If not, let me share with you a fun idea for those super cute Back To School photos that everyone loves taking on … [Read more...]
Old Bay Grilled Shrimp Recipe
Nothing says summer like quick and easy dinners outside and since school will be starting back up in a couple weeks I thought I'd share one of our favorite quick grilled meals that, honestly, can be made any time of year but just seems more fun in the summer! ;-) Everyone in our house loves shrimp and even more so we love Old Bay Seasoning. My mom grew up in Baltimore and … [Read more...]
Paleo Gluten and Dairy Free Blueberry Crumble Recipe
The kids and I went blueberry picking this week and came back with a whole bunch of sweet, delicious blueberries!! We found tons of small sweet berries this late in the season so I consider ourselves lucky. The little berries lend themselves well to lots of baked goods like pancakes, muffins, and of course my favorite Paleo Gluten and Dairy Free Blueberry Crumble!! This … [Read more...]
Easy Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
OMGosh you guys! When Amazon had their Prime Day a few weeks ago I finally took it upon myself to order the Instant Pot that EVERYONE has been raving about! Have you heard about this neat little appliance? It is a slow cooker, a rice cooker, and a pressure cooker and more all-in-one. What had me at hello was all the people telling me you can make a last minute meal (think … [Read more...]
Summer Snacking Ideas with Jif
One of the best parts of summer is that we can relax a bit on our 'eat 'em quick, hurry out the door' school routine and we can slow down a bit more and enjoy hanging out most mornings. Part of actually getting to enjoy our breakfast is being creative with making it! Presentation is half the experience of eating anyways, right? My kids love when we design a fun meal which … [Read more...]
Back to School Style with Kohl’s + Carter’s Kids
*This post is sponsored by Kohl's and I was compensated for my work. All opinions and ideas are solely that of Smashed Peas and Carrots. Ahhh! I know I said I was going to try to enjoy the last bits of summer in my last post but I couldn't help be enticed by some of the cute Back to School clothes that are on sale right now!! The kids and I were at Kohl's recently and … [Read more...]
No Churn Chocolate Puppy Chow Ice Cream Recipe
As of this week there is exactly one month of summer left for my kids, you guys, one month! I am making it a point to be outside more with the kids, to be at the pool more, to create more, to craft more...less structure and more fun. We only have a month before bedtimes need to be reinforced and after school activities hit us full force! We aren't letting go of summer … [Read more...]
Blog Tour: Acorn Valley by Patty Young
Hello friends!! Today I am the next stop on the Acorn Valley Blog Tour! If you haven't heard yet, Patty Young of Modkid patterns fame has created a brand new line of beautiful and oh-so-soft flannels that are available for purchase (and to win in the giveaway below!!) as of right now! I know it's summer and flannels aren't always the first thing you think about sewing with … [Read more...]
Recipe: Fresh Homemade Strawberry Sauce
Have you picked strawberries yet this season? We make a point to do this every summer and we look forward to it so much! It is always a good time and is a great way to get everyone outdoors and doing something fun. The first time we went this season we picked 10 lbs and they were gone in just one day!!! Oy! These kids will eat me out of house and home! One of our favorite … [Read more...]
Recipe: The Best Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookie for Ice Cream Sandwiches
I hope y'all have been having a great summer so far, can you believe it is already July? We have been living it up! And if you follow me on Instagram (here) or on Facebook (here)...PS. you are missing out if you don't! ;-)...you know that we had ourselves a Ice Cream Sandwich party just a few weeks ago (we are checking off that summer bucket list like it's nobody's … [Read more...]
2016 Summer Bucket List
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Wet Ones® Hand Wipes. The opinions and text are all mine. We are about 2 weeks into our Summer Break and we couldn't be having more fun! On the last day of school we sat down on our porch and the kids brainstormed our 2016 Summer Bucket List. They came up with the idea and I wrote them on a huge piece of poster … [Read more...]
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