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Summer Camp Out Printables and Activities

July 3, 2017 By Tara · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.}

Summer Camp Out Printables and Activities is a post from Tara of This Sweet Life and Embark on the Journey: Summertime is perfect for camping out and s’mores. S’mores are my favorite summertime snack! If I can’t make them around a campfire or fire pit, I will pop those babies in the oven and enjoy them anytime I can! My kids look… Read More

15 Pumpkin Crafts for Kids of All Ages

September 26, 2016 By Tara · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.}

Fifteen Pumpkin Crafts for Kids of All Ages is a post from Tara of This Sweet Life and Embark on the Journey. Autumn is just around the corner. That means it’s almost pumpkin time! Not only do we love all things pumpkin – coffee creamer, muffins, ice cream, etc. – but we love to decorate with pumpkins for fall. I have pumpkins above… Read More

20+ Easy Kid-Friendly Gluten-Free Snack Ideas

July 29, 2016 By Tara · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.}

Twenty+ Easy Kid-Friendly Gluten-Free Snack Ideas is a post from Tara of This Sweet Life and Embark on the Journey. This summer we’ve been enjoying lots of outings, such as the theme park, water park, and the pool at the YMCA. This year, however, preparing for outings takes a little more planning than in years past. My daughter is currently on a… Read More

Essentials for Your First Apartment {Plus a First Apartment Checklist}

July 5, 2016 By Tara · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.}

Getting prepared for a first apartment has been on my mind a lot over the past year. In particular, I’ve been thinking about essentials someone would need for their first home. Last May, my son moved out at the age of 21. He moved in with a friend who already had a house. Logan packed all his stuff in boxes and drove… Read More

Inexpensive Date Ideas for Teens

February 2, 2016 By Tara · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.}

I have two boys, 22 and 17. At the moment, both are dating. They’re also both broke. My 22 year old is getting ready to move into his first apartment on his own, so he’s saving all his nickels and dimes to furnish his new place. My 17 year old is still a full-time student working part-time after school. Neither… Read More

The World’s Easiest Homemade Kettle Corn Recipe

December 28, 2015 By Tara · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.}

The following post is from Tara of This Sweet Life and Embark on the Journey: My 17 year old son went through a phase a year or so ago when he would eat a bag of popcorn almost every night. Seriously. A whole bag by himself. He would get mad if I would suggest he share it with one of his… Read More