Are you looking forward to the fourth of July holiday? We will be visiting family in Wisconsin this year and cannot wait for the trip! I put together a round-up of Fourth of July inspired arts and crafts, food and drinks. Arts and Crafts Looking for something to do with your children to celebrate the […]
Farmland Ribs and Pasta Salad Recipe
Disclosure: This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Weave Made Media®, Smithfield® and Farmland®, but all my opinions are my own. #weavemade #GetUpandGrill #GetFiredUpGrilling http://my-disclosur.es/RgFrEH During the summer, we use our grill all the time! I dislike using my oven due to the heat that it throws off so […]
Red, White and Blue No Bake Cheesecake
This delicious red, white and blue no bake cheesecake is the perfect patriotic dessert to celebrate the 4th of July! Disclosure: My Big Fat Happy Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking […]
Father’s Day Gift from Kids
Father’s Day is June 21st this year, which is right around the corner. I love to receive handmade gifts from my daughter for Mother’s Day, so I am going to assume that my husband will love one for Father’s Day too 🙂 I decided to have S make painted rock paperweights/art. My husband is an […]
Summer 2015 Bucket List
Summer is here! Do you create a Summer Bucket List? I do. I like to have a list of things that I hope to accomplish during the summer. I think that we will get to everything on our list this year, but last year we did missed two items. Summer 2015 Bucket List Swim Almost […]
We Are His Pack, He is A Part of the Family
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #1StopPetShop #CollectiveBias From the moment I first brought my dog home, Sugar Ray has been extremely social. We walk the neighborhood every evening and he greets all his friends, both human and 4-legged, to catch up on […]
How to Create a Card Stash So That You Never Miss a Birthday
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SendSmiles #CollectiveBias When birthdays roll around, I love knowing that I have a card stash to pull from that does not leave me in panic mode. Hallmark makes it easy and inexpensive for me to fill up my card stash […]
Organizing Your Desk with Vintage Finds
I love picking up vintage pieces at antique stores, garage sales or my current favorite: Goodwill. My local Goodwill sells most of their dishes: cups, plates and bowls for $0.59 a piece with some exceptions. For the most part you can find some really good deals, however it can be hit or miss. I have found random milk […]
Easy Wicker Furniture Makeover
Special guest post today from my mom, Karen! Free! Who doesn’t like free? So when my very smart (thrifty) daughter called to tell me her neighbor had a pile of wicker furniture out by the trashcan, I headed right over. It looked kind of sad…it was a little broken and very well worn, but I […]
Capturing Memories with Walmart Family Mobile – Lowest Priced Unlimited Plans
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #MobileMemories #CollectiveBias Capturing moments and memories in real time has always been important to me. While the big events in your life are important, capturing the everyday is equally important. The little stories are what make up […]