It feels like it has been a long time since I gave you a new family fun idea or game. I missed coming up with fun things for you and your family to do together. Never fear, I’m back with a fun and wet summer family water game for you. This game is super easy to […]
Natural Family Fun {A Day at Busch Gardens}
I attended an event on behalf of MOM CENTRAL CONSULTING for Busch Gardens. I received free admission to the park as a thank you for participating. Now that summer is in full swing, do you worry that your kids don’t experience enough natural outdoor playtime? Did you know that 85% of moms have this worry? […]
Throw the Burger on the Grill {Activities for the Family}
I know I’m always looking for and thinking about fun activities for the family. That includes special days like Father’s Day. My family and I came up with a Dad inspired game perfect for your Father’s Day celebration. The game we came up with is called, Throw the Burger on the Grill. It is a […]
Activities for the Family {Memorial Day Hamburger Relay Race}
Are you looking for Memorial Day activities for the family? I’m always looking for ideas and thinking of things we can do together as a family that are fun. I’ve got a relay game for you that would be perfect for a family or group to play for a Memorial Day weekend get together or barbecue. It is a […]
Spring Apothecary Jars
I’ve been having fun with my apothecary jars. They are so fun to fill for different seasons and holidays. Today, I’m showing you my spring apothecary jars. I showed you the tutorial on how I made them a few months ago: Apothecary Jars {Tutorial}. Since then, I’ve had fun figuring out how to fill them for the […]
Family Fun ~ Earth Day Activity
I’ve got another family fun activity for you this month. My family and I are having fun putting these activities together and completing all of these family fun ideas (click to see more). I hope some of you are trying them out and having fun as well. This month, in honor of Earth Day, I made an […]
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 […]
Easter to Spring DIY Wreath
I made another small wreath for our kitchen area. This is an easy DIY wreath. I added a little twist to the wreath to make it work for both Easter and spring. Do you see how I made the felt eggs for the Easter wreath? They are easily removed when Easter is over and I […]
Free Doll Clothes Pattern ~ Easter Reversible Skirt
I’ve been doing some simple sewing for Easter for my girls’ dolls. Today I’m showing you my favorite free doll clothes pattern. This reversible wrap skirt is so quick and easy it is my go to pattern for making something cute for my girls’ dolls. I showed you our reversible Easter tote bags on Monday. […]
Free Doll Patterns ~ Reversible Tote Bag
I’ve been sewing for our American Girl dolls again! Today I’ve got more free doll patterns for you. I’ve had this one on my list to make for quite some time. I decided it would be perfect to make for our dolls just before Easter. That way they can use their reversible tote bags as Easter […]
