Lara DraxlerDec 23, 20203 minBudgeting for DisneyWe just got back from an AMAZING holiday trip to Disney World that I will never forget. I planned and budgeted for almost a year to make...
Lara DraxlerAug 24, 20203 minProcessing corn for winterLast week, I was able to help my mother-in-law and sister-in-law process corn! We had such a fun day. We are a dairy farming family, and...
Lara DraxlerAug 12, 20205 minAmnicon State Falls Camping-Trip Report We recently returned from our last (and second ever) family camping trip of the summer. It was a very adventurous weekend! We drove 2...
Lara DraxlerAug 5, 20206 minTrip Report-Dubuque, IAWe just returned from a really fun weekend to Dubuque, Iowa. We ended up there in a very round about manner as I referenced in a previous...
Lara DraxlerJul 14, 20203 minDay Trip to Lake Wissota State Park Last Friday, we enjoyed a fun day trip exploring Lake Wissota State Park. We bought a WI state parks pass back in May, and I have really...
Lara DraxlerJul 9, 20203 minPlanning a "COVID proof" road tripIf you had asked me a year ago where I would go on a summer road trip this year, I would not have said IOWA. LOL!!! But, we are headed...
Lara DraxlerJul 1, 20203 minMini road trips/day trips with teens and tweensThroughout all of quarantine, we have enjoyed some mini day trips and outings. It has helped keep all of us sane. Even when we weren't in...
Lara DraxlerJun 29, 20202 minMickey Sorcerer SundaeThis week we tried a new, slightly more technical, sundae. We got our inspiration from Dis Dining with this Mickey Sorcerer Sundae. This...
Lara DraxlerJun 24, 20201 minFather's Day Strawberry Rhubarb SundaeLast year we traveled to Canada. We were driving back to our hotel through the countryside and noticed a roadside ice cream stand. Of...
Lara DraxlerJun 16, 20202 minTimon & Pumba inspired sundaeThis week's sundae was actually a sundae on Monday due to a very busy weekend! I really enjoyed this little treat. It wasn't my favorite...
Lara DraxlerJun 8, 20202 minCookie Butter Monkey Bread Sundae-Disneyland copycatWe have now been trying our "sundaes on Sunday" tradition for a little over a month. I am one who has always struggled with the "Sunday...
Lara DraxlerJun 8, 20203 minTween craft-sun catcher mobileEven though we are coming out of the deepest recesses of quarantine and summer break is FINALLY "officially" upon us, I think it is...
Lara DraxlerJun 2, 20202 minPineapple Dole Whip Sundae-copycatFor this week's sundae on Sunday, we decided to attempt another parks sundae from Disney Food Blog. In preparation for the arrival of...
Lara DraxlerMay 26, 20202 minSundaes on MONDAY-Plaza Doughnut copycatSundaes on Sunday (or Monday as it was this week) is quickly becoming one of our favorite family traditions. This week, we took on more...
Lara DraxlerMay 21, 20202 minSundae of the Week-No Way Jose-Disney copycatSo I am a few days behind in posting this...it's almost time for ANOTHER sundae of the week. But, I couldn't let this one pass me by. It...
Lara DraxlerMay 20, 20203 minFamily Hike to Willow River State ParkThroughout quarantine, I have tried to plan at least 2 activities per week for my bonus kids...that could be anything from making or...
Lara DraxlerMay 17, 20202 minSupper Club at home-Pink Squirrel I really miss supper clubs. I know I have alluded to this in other posts, but I REALLY do. My husband and I enjoyed so many fun date...
Lara DraxlerMay 13, 20203 minMother's Day pizza partyWe had a fun, festive Mother's Day lunch that I LOVED! All my favorites were there... Homemade garlic cheese sticks homemade ranch...
Lara DraxlerMay 6, 20202 minSalt/Chalk art projectToday, I went back to the old faithful kids' activity book I got for free from the library castoff shelf. It is SUCH a fun little book....
Lara DraxlerMay 4, 20202 minDisney copycat "kitchen sink sundae"During quarantine, we are busy being creative with how to make all this time at home fun. I have been LOVING perusing so many food and...