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Turn Dancing With the Stars premiere night into a family celebration with an easy appetizer-style dinner, a sparkling Southern muscadine mocktail, Mirrorball Cupcakes, DWTS Bingo and plenty of ballroom-worthy fun. There are certain nights at our house that are technically just television nights... but somehow become events. Dancing With the Stars premiere night is definitely one of them. Amanda and I have been counting down to the new season, and after watching Dancing With t

Ready to transform your room with a DIY wallpaper accent wall? Follow along as I share exactly how I gave our powder room a designer look using pre-pasted removable wallpaper—no professional installer required! From measuring and drawing a plumb line to cutting around a toilet, mirror, and light fixture, I'll walk you through every step, including the mistakes I made and how I fixed them. You'll also find pro tips for avoiding bubbles and wrinkles, choosing tools, and downloa

Looking for a fun Star Wars-inspired activity that gets kids away from screens and sparks their creativity? These DIY pool noodle lightsabers are easy to make, inexpensive, and perfect for kids of all ages. It's a great Star Wars STEM activity to add to any Star Wars birthday party, a themed summer camp, homeschool activity, or family movie night, this project combines crafting, storytelling, and a little engineering for an adventure that's out of this galaxy. A Long Time Ago

The Perfect Virginia Road Trip for History Lovers, Nature Lovers, and Dog Owners When it came time to plan our summer vacation, we found ourselves facing a new challenge. For the first time ever, we were traveling with Duke, our miniature poodle. Flying wasn't quite on the table yet, and honestly, neither was a cross-country road trip. We wanted somewhere close enough to drive, packed with things to do, and interesting enough to keep two kids, two adults, and one energetic pu

Makeup or No Makeup? Helping Teen Girls Build Confidence While Learning Beauty Basics As a mom of a teenage daughter, I've spent more time thinking about makeup than I ever expected. When my daughter first became interested in it, I found myself reflecting on my own experience growing up. My mother was one of those women blessed with naturally flawless skin. The kind of woman who could brush her hair, put on a smile, and walk out the door looking effortlessly beautiful. I've

Whether you’re a parent looking for an easy way to entertain the kids, a teacher hoping to sneak in some hands-on learning, or a kid who just loves watching science come to life — these experiments are guaranteed crowd-pleasers.

This meal is easy enough for a spontaneous weeknight dinner after baseball practice, but beautiful enough to make everyone feel special.