School starts soon and for a lot of people that means sack lunches! I often find myself making the same sandwiches over and over again. Sometimes I get stuck on a peanut butter and jelly kick, but then I get sick of them. It’s nice to shake things up and make some different sandwiches for a… Read More
Another year of school is right around the corner! Are you looking for back-to-school snack ideas? The best kind of snacks are quick and easy for you to make, healthy, and yummy to your kids. Well, I’ve got five snack ideas for you that I think will fit all of those criteria. Whether you need… Read More
–Chocolate picture from wikimedia commons with license CC by 2.0— Are you needing to show a little appreciation? We’ve all got someone we need to thank. You may need to give a big thank you to a teacher who went above and beyond for you, a coach who mentored you all season, or your coworkers who made… Read More
Whooo is looking for some owl themed baby shower or party inspiration? Read on and owl give you some great ideas! *This post contains affiliate links which means we may be compensated for purchases made. However, it does not influence our opinion in what we recommend for cute owl themed baby shower ideas and inspiration. Color Scheme My… Read More
The 4th of July is secretly my favorite holiday! I love summer time, the fireworks, and the food that comes with the holiday 🙂 Below is some Fourth of July food inspiration. Red, White, and Blue French Toast This was a yummy breakfast… Need I say more?…cinnamon bread French toast, whipped cream, red and blue… Read More
These treats are fun for Easter or any spring day. Here is the short list of ingredients: 1 pkg. mini marshmallows 6 cups Rice Krispies ¼ cup butter Food coloring Frosting (optional) Because I wanted to make two different colored rice krispies, I put half of the ingredients in one saucepan and half in another.… Read More
Needing ideas for what to serve at your Easter brunch? Below is some inspiration for a simple, fresh, well-balanced menu to serve to your family and friends! Easter Brunch Menu Ham, roast beef, and/or turkey sandwiches on rolls Carrots and celery with ranch dip Homemade potato fries and sweet potato fries Strawberries Deviled eggs Raspberry… Read More
Last summer I threw my adorable friend, Joy, a bridal shower. She wanted to have a Bed & Bath themed bridal shower! So on a tight budget I pulled together a fun, inexpensive, shower with the help of Rachel, a good friend of mine. Hopefully this gives you some ideas for your own Bed and Bath… Read More
For my husband’s birthday a couple years ago, I planned a Ski Themed Party at the “Corkin Lodge”. He loves skiing, and because we couldn’t bring all of his friends onto the ski slopes, we invited them to a ski themed party. I came up with some fun ski themed party ideas for the food… Read More
We are all about creativity here at The DIY Lighthouse, and a chalkboard surface provides the perfect opportunity to create even after your DIY project is complete! And thanks to some genius human, you can now paint a chalkboard onto practically anything, hence this fun chalkboard desk. The dreamy dandelion wall art I made perfectly… Read More