Summer is almost over and school will be starting soon where we live. But I am not quite ready to let go of summer yet. I want to squeeze in a few more trips to the beach and amusement park. I want to have a couple more cookouts and enjoy a few more swims. Will…
Lunch Box Jokes for Kids
I love to include special notes and messages in my kids’ lunch boxes just to remind them that I am thinking of them while they are at school. But figuring out what to say on notes and putting them together can be time consuming. I find with kids, jokes are always a hit. So I collected…
Chicken Taco Cups – Party Appetizer
The Olympic Games will be going on from August 5-21 and we are getting excited! My kids love sports and watching and cheering for the favorite athletes, so I know that they will have a ball watching the Olympics Games. If you are planning to celebrate with an Olympics Games party like we are, then…
Peanut Butter Waffles
Ever feel like your morning is so rushed that you don’t have time for a proper breakfast? We’ve all heard about how important it is to have breakfast, but so many of us still skip it because of a lack of time. Well, you don’t have to skip it anymore because I have an amazingly…
Fun Activities for Children: Color Mixing Art
Our family has been trying to have an adventure every weekend. We will go to a local theme park, take in a summer fair, go on a hike or even have a picnic at a local park. There are lots of fun activities for children that take place during the summer, but you don’t have…
Outdoor Math Game
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Famous Footwear for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. During the summer the last thing my kids want to do is practice math. School is out, the days are long and the weather is warm. They want to be outdoors enjoying the season. With…
Finding Dory Craft
My kids are so excited for Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory movie. To say this is an eagerly awaited sequel is an understatement. When you combine cutting edge animation, heartfelt storytelling and lovable sea creatures, it is going to be a hit with little ones. To celebrate the movie, we had a Finding Dory themed party and…
Popsicle Stick Flowers
Who doesn’t love lazy summer days? No more school, early mornings, or homework. That is something I can get behind. By the time summer rolls around, kids and moms alike can use a break. In our family, we love to spend our summers playing, crafting and enjoying time outdoors. Things just move at a slower…
Garlic Fries Recipe
We live in the San Francisco Bay Area, and if you are a foodie, this is the place you want to be. There are so many amazing restaurants and local delicacies. Yet, for me, one of my favorite local foods is found in a ballpark. If you have ever been to a San Francisco Giants game then you have probably had their amazing garlic fries.
Minnie Mouse Craft for Mommy/Daughter Time
This post brought to you by Disney Junior. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Mess For Less. I was asked a lot about what I wanted for Mother’s Day. My answer is usually the same, “just to spend time with my family.” I am blessed with three girls and some of my favorite…