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Reel in Some Family Fun with New Jersey Free Fishing Days 2020

Grab your poles and get ready for plenty of family fun on New Jersey’s Free Fishing Days.

This post has been updated with New Jersey’s 2020 dates. 

Free Fishing Days in New Jersey

Whether you’re a seasoned angler or someone who wants to take the kids to the lake for a little fishing, New Jersey free fishing days are a great way to get out there and get your feet wet. This year New Jersey has two FREE fishing days. One in the Spring and another in the Fall.  On these special days fishing is allowed on New Jersey’s public waters without a license or trout stamp. This is a great way to enjoy some good old fashioned family fun and teach the kids how to fish!  [Read more…] about Reel in Some Family Fun with New Jersey Free Fishing Days 2020

What You Need to Know About Disney Springs Reopening on May 20

Disney Springs is reopening  on May 20 and things are going to look a lot different. Here’s  what  you need to know BEFORE you go.

Disney Springs Reopening

By now, you’ve probably heard Disney Springs is doing a phased reopening beginning Wednesday, May 20. As we sit and wait for the theme parks and hotels to open back up, this is a welcome sign. It makes me wish I lived a little closer so I could take the ride over and visit. Since I can’t, I’m following all the news from home. It’s safe to say, Disney Springs, as well as the whole Disney experience is going to look a lot different in these unprecedented times. [Read more…] about What You Need to Know About Disney Springs Reopening on May 20

Snack Gracefully with this Sweet & Spicy Granola Made with Sriracha Hot Chili Almonds

Homemade granola is easier than you think to make.  Customize the recipe to  include your favorites like with this Sweet and Spicy Granola. With each bite your mouth will be begging for more. 

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Huy Fong Sriracha Almonds

homemade granola recipe in jar and small bowl
I’m a chronic snacker. Grazing throughout the day is my weakness and heaven forbid there’s sweets around and I’m stressed, I always reach for the bad for me stuff first. And being home in quarantine? Let’s be honest. It’s not the best for stress eaters. After watching too many packs of cookies disappear, I vowed to start snacking healthier by keeping better-for-me snacks in the house. One thing I’m loving right now is homemade trail mix. It’s the perfect option for snackers like me and when I make it myself, I can control what goes in it. This Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix is my go-to right now

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Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos Recipe

Don’t wait for Taco Tuesday to enjoy these Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos. Grilled chicken breast tossed in a delicious cilantro lime marinate make for a flavor explosion that everyone will love!  

cilantro lime chicken tacos on a cutting board

If there’s one dish that is on repeat in my house it’s this Cilantro Lime Chicken. Seriously, it’s so good we cannot  get enough of it. More often than not, some sort of chicken dish marinated in this delicious cilantro lime marinade is on our weekly menu.  If you ask my  kids their favorite dish, they’d pick tacos. Probably every night. So to switch things up, I swapped out  the beef and made these Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos. One bite and the whole family was hooked. [Read more…] about Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos Recipe

Everything You Need to Know About a Cricut Access Subscription

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine.

If you’ve ever wondered if Cricut Access is for you, then this post will help you decide if this Cricut Subscription plan is worth it!

This is a sponsored post by me written on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine.

Everything you need to know about Cricut Access

To say I’m obsessed with my Cricut Explore Air 2 is an understatement. Crafting is a release for me and something I’ve always loved to do. Even back when I had just a Cricut Mini, I still loved creating projects and if my Cricut could make it, I was crafting it. Now I can’t get enough of the power and capabilities of my Cricut Explore Air 2. In fact, I actually planned my entire office makeover around my Cricut machines Cricut machines. If you’re a Cricut owner or thinking about getting one, you may have some questions about Cricut Access, their content subscription service. Hopefully this post will help answer those for you. [Read more…] about Everything You Need to Know About a Cricut Access Subscription

8 Useful Kitchen Herbs to Grow Right Now

Now is the perfect time to start a kitchen garden! Here are a list of herbs to grow so you can enjoy them all year long.

Kitchen herbs to grow right now

Herbs are probably something you already use in your life or your cooking, but most people rely on dried herbs for their cooking. Did you know that most herbs are really easy to grow and great for use in your kitchen. From soups to garnishes to seasonings, herbs are always handy to have around. And you can dry fresh herbs to last longer as well. Here are some useful kitchen herbs to grow right now and a little about them.  [Read more…] about 8 Useful Kitchen Herbs to Grow Right Now