Our kids are getting older and I enjoy every developmental step in their lives. Our oldest is going to college next fall. They are all doing their own thing. Questions arise….do they know enough to be on their own, do they know what to do in an emergency, did we teach them enough? Social skills,… Read More Fun Family activities to do with teenagers
It is Valentine’s Day very soon. I’m personally not a gift giver or don’t care so much about receiving gifts either. What I do like a lot, is doing activities, games or eating food on particular gift giving days like birthdays, Christmas or Valentine’s Day. Especially, if you have a family or a partner, you… Read More Unique Valentine’s Day Gifts for HIM!
As a Dutch Girl, I don’t know so much about the Thanksgiving celebration here in the US. But I like the idea of being a Crafty Dutch Girl and make this tradition fun, warm and inviting for friends and family. Over the years I’ve been decorating our table and is a really fun thing to… Read More Simple but Stunning Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas.
The days are getting shorter and the nights longer…and colder. But that doesn’t keep us from getting nice and toasty at a bon fire! Bring out the blankets, pillows, hot cocoa and S’mores! We are ready for some outdoor fun! October is here and soon Halloween will be too. Because of the pandemic we didn’t… Read More How to organize an outdoor Halloween Party?
A few years ago, I turned 40. I wanted to invite my friends to my birthday party. My birthday is in the summer and here in Iowa it can be very hot and humid. So, I was thinking to have a garden party at our house, so people have the possibility to get inside and… Read More How to organize a garden birthday party?
In the winter I was longing for long summer parties with friends and family. The idea was to make an outdoor kitchen with a seating area around our fire pit. It is half of July and we got as far as buying an amazing grill for that outdoor kitchen…that’s it for now. The summer is… Read More BBQ and sides ideas for a great summer party.
It seems, there is a trend going on that people are making their yards even more beautiful and functional. It probably started last year during the pandemic. There was time to make the inside and outside of our houses more comfortable. I hope for everyone there will be time to relax and enjoy life more.… Read More You’ll need these backyard must-haves this summer.
SUMMER IS HERE! Even though today is our anniversary and it’ll be a rainy day….for the next 6 day actually! I’m gearing up for the warmer weather and try to figure out what to drink on our newly made corner bench on our deck. Here are 5 Summer Drinks and these will be so great… Read More 5 best Summer Drinks, so your kids don’t feel left out this summer!
Vrolijk Paasfeest or Happy Easter! I hope you are all doing well! This will be our 2nd Easter celebration in the Covid pandemic. We usually invite people over to celebrate Easter with us and have a wonderful Easter Brunch. But again, this year we will be celebrating Easter with our family of 5. Not only… Read More 10+ Free Easter Brunch Recipes for you to try.
Easter is one of my favorite Holiday’s. With all the fresh spring feeling of new things, like flowers and fresh food and hopefully some good weather. Because of the COVID pandemic, we will celebrate Easter at home, the 5 of us with a nice brunch and an Easter Egg Hunt. Find out which ideas I… Read More 6 DIY Decorations you’ll love for your Easter Brunch table
