Welcome back! I hope you had a great Easter weekend! I had so much fun looking through all of the great posts that linked up. Since there were more posts linked up this week it made it even harder to pick the top 5, but I muddled through! ;-) My girls and I both loved the next feature... This DIY Doll Wardrobe from A Piece of Life's Pie is just simply amazing! We want two! Aren't they darling! ... Read More about Real Fun Features #7
Girl Scout Activities – Multi-Level Troop Sports Night
Today, I have part one for you of the Girl Scout Activities I used for our Girl Sports Night. As you may know, I am a Girl Scout leader. My oldest daughter has been a Girl Scout for 6 years and this is my youngest daughter's first year. It is my first year to be a leader. Back in August, our troop had a meeting for the leaders to plan the year, we realized that we would have a meeting ... Read More about Girl Scout Activities – Multi-Level Troop Sports Night
The Real Thing – Keeping it Real – March 2013
So, you know I title these posts that I do once a month, "Keeping It Real." Today I'm going to keep it real...more real than I have been before. I'm definitely not going to keep it magazine glossy. You see the truth right now for me is that I am really struggling. I'm struggling to keep up. I'm struggling to make sense of what I have in my life right now and I'm struggling to keep it together ... Read More about The Real Thing – Keeping it Real – March 2013
Real Family Fun #7
Hello, Hello! How are you today? Thank you all so much for coming back to join me for this week's link party. This week has flown by...did it for you as well? We are taking a little Mommy sanity break from homeschooling at the moment. It has been a nice break. Of course, I had dreams of grandeur of all I could accomplish during a break. Unless watching the whole season of The Bachelor on Hulu ... Read More about Real Family Fun #7
12 Fun Easter Ideas/Crafts
Well, I've been blogging long enough now to be able to put together some round-up posts of all the fun ideas or crafts I have done for one Holiday or event or whatever. It is a tad surreal to me and a lot fun! Today I've got 12 fun ideas or crafts for you that all relate to Easter. I hope you enjoy looking at all the Easter fun we have had and pursuing for your own ideas. Hopefully you find ... Read More about 12 Fun Easter Ideas/Crafts
Real Fun Features #6
Welcome back for another round of a few of the fantastic posts that linked up at Real Family Fun #6. I'm excited to share with you a few of my favorite posts. There were so many great posts, you all made it hard to pick, but I managed. ;-) Since I can't think of anything fun or witty to say or share with you today, let's just get right to the fun links I'm featuring today. I love this ... Read More about Real Fun Features #6
Make Simple Handmade Cards for Easter
Today, I've got a tutorial for you on making these simple handmade cards for Easter. I love making handmade cards. However, sometimes I feel a little intimidated to make them. Have you seen some of the amazing handmade cards that people make? They are simply awe inspiring. I usually feel like I am supposed to make a card like that. The problem is that I don't have the time or the creative ... Read More about Make Simple Handmade Cards for Easter
Shoo Fly Pie
I'm back with another of my Grandma's recipes. This time I made her Shoo Fly Pie. I thought it would make a great addition to your Easter dinner. I have a printable version of the recipe for you at the bottom of this post. As is becoming typical with my Grandma's recipes, the directions were not of today's cookbook standards. At least not the cookbooks I use. So, I was once again, making ... Read More about Shoo Fly Pie
Real Family Fun #6
Welcome! Another week has already gone by and it is time for my weekly link party again. I'm so glad to have you join me this week. The weather here can't quite seem to make up its mind yet. We had a great spring day followed by a day with sleet, freezing rain and snow. I'm in need of some sunshine and some warmth...some outdoor time! I need to go on a hike. How about you? ... Read More about Real Family Fun #6
Family Fun ~ Games with Legos
Today, I have a great post for you from Cheryl over at Mom's and Munchkins. She agreed to do a guest post here at The Real Thing with the Coake Family. Thanks, Cheryl! Cheryl has some fantastic ideas for family fun with games for Legos! I can't wait to try these with my girls who are total Lego lovers! With all of the fun shapes and colors, there are so many fun ways to play with ... Read More about Family Fun ~ Games with Legos