Travel and Fun


Make Your Backyard or Patio a Paradise with Wayfair! 42

Thank you Wayfair for the great ideas for my home & yard, and for sponsoring this post! Make Your Backyard or Patio a Paradise with Wayfair!#Wayfair #Spring #Sponsored Living in the mountains of Eastern Arizona, this is the first year that I’ve been sick of winter.  It’s been cold for months, we have had a lot more snow than usual, and now in the middle […]

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Make a Beehive Out of Plastic Easter Eggs #TigerStrypesBlog 18

This site contains affiliate links. Please see below for more information. Make a Beehive Out of Plastic Easter Eggs #TigerStrypesBlog #Bee #Upcycle With Easter being over, and sales happening at the craft stores, I figured we could try and make something out of what we had, or could buy at a cheap price.  My son is 19 now, and doesn’t really partake in the old […]


Reverse Canvas Artwork – Bear Mandala #TigerStrypesBlog 24

This site contains affiliate links. Please see below for more information. Reverse Canvas Artwork – Bear Mandala #TigerStrypesBlog #HTV #Cricut I’ve seen so many mandala designs online, and have always wanted to make one.  I just didn’t know what to make, and how to make it.  I found this bear mandala just in a Google search, and thought it looked like fun to try.  If […]

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Get Ready for Spring with Wayfair! 35

Thank you Wayfair for the great ideas for my home & yard!Get Ready for Spring with Wayfair!#Wayfair #SpringIt’s hard to believe that it’s already Spring. The trees here in our mountains of Arizona, still haven’t sprung, but I’m sure that they will soon…hopefully!! This is the first year that I’ve asked, “Is Winter Over Yet?” I am so tired of the cold, and dreary look […]


Make Some Sesame Street Ornaments #TigerStrypesBlog 36

This site contains affiliate links. Please see below for more information. Make Some Sesame Street Ornaments #TigerStrypesBlog #Kids #Television I think almost everybody knows what “Sesame Street” is…do you?  I’m in my mid-40’s and grew up with it, then had my son watching it, when he was little.  We even called my Uncle Mike “Oscar,” since he could sometimes be a Grouch!! ha/ha  There are […]

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We Had a Great Time at Medieval Times in Scottsdale 8

Thank you USFamilyGuide for partnering with me on this blog post!  I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a comp tickets for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience. We Had a Great Time at Medieval Times in Scottsdale#MTCelebrate #MTFan #USFG Recently, I posted about going to Medieval Times years ago with my husband. Well, we finally […]


Organize & Declutter Your Home with Wayfair! 6

ORGANIZE: Thank you Wayfair for partnering with me on this blog post #sponsored!Organize & Declutter Your Home with Wayfair!#Wayfair #Storage #Organization It’s hard to believe it’s already 2020! What better way to have a fresh start this new year than whipping your home into shape! Wayfair is my go-to when looking for tips and tricks to tidy up and declutter certain spaces. After all, there […]

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Snowmen Selling Snowballs Craft #TigerStrypesBlog 2

This site contains affiliate links. Please see below for more information. Snowmen Selling Snowballs Craft #TigerStrypesBlog #Snow #Winter I know, I know…I haven’t done a craft post in months.  Last year was crazy, with learning how to be an empty nester, dealing with my husband getting hurt and having surgery…I just didn’t have time to do much other than wife tasks at home.  Now with […]


It’s Time for RenFest 2020!! (Arizona Renaissance Festival) 34

Arizona – I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.*   It’s Time for RenFest 2020!! #AZRenFest #TigerStrypesBlog Fun For the Whole Family!! The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 13-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a […]

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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Scottsdale 2

Thank you USFamilyGuide for partnering with me on this blog post!    Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Scottsdale#MTCelebrate #USFG I remember going to Medieval Times years ago, when my husband and I were just dating. Wow, that’s a long time ago, now that I try and remember. I think it was in about 1998 or so, in the Buena Park, CA area. His parents […]


Wayfair Partners with Homes for Our Troops 4

Wayfair Partners with Homes for Our Troops #Wayfair #HFOT Wayfair has decided to team up with Homes for Our Troops because we support their mission to build and donate specially adapted, custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 war veterans, helping them to rebuild their lives. Started in 2004 by a local contractor in Massachusetts who wanted to help our veterans, this inspiring organization has […]

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Make an America the Beautiful Sign #TigerStrypesBlog 6

4th of July – America the Beautiful Sign #TigerStrypesBlog #July4th #IndependenceDay So, it’s July 4th.  The day that we celebrate our Nation’s freedom.  I know that the Star-Spangled Banner is our national anthem, but I think America the Beautiful is one that could also hold that title. The definition by way of Wiki, is “America the Beautiful” is an American patriotic song. The lyrics were […]


Make Some 4th of July Candy Rockets #TigerStrypesBlog 6

Make Some 4th of July Candy Rockets #TigerStrypesBlog #July4th #IndependenceDay I can’t believe that it’s already July.  We’ll be celebrating Independence Day in just a few days, and I figured that this would be a fun thing to make for friends and family.  I saw the original on SheKnows and loved it.  Being able to make something that isn’t too hard to do, and brings […]

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Best Rail Trails in the Country 6

Best Rail Trails in the Country #Railroad #Trails #Outdoors  With our busy lifestyles in the 21st century, it can be hard to find time to exercise. It can be even harder to find an exercise that is fun. While yoga in the park is always an option, rail trails (re-purposed railway tracks) are guaranteed to provide you with both great exercise and entertaining sights.  From […]


Find Your Perfect Outdoor Party Essentials 6

Thank you Wayfair for some great summer ideas to use in this blog post! Find Your Perfect Outdoor Party Essentials#Wayfair #Outdoor #PartyIf you’re like me, you love being outdoors! My family lives at around 6500 feet in the beautiful White Mountains of Arizona. Everyone always hears Arizona, and automatically thinks HOT…well, not here! Our forest has many opportunities for people to enjoy, with 6,300 miles […]

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Create Winter Style at Home with Wayfair! 2

Thank you Wayfair for partnering with me on this blog post!Create Winter Style at Home with Wayfair!#Wayfair #WinterStyle It’s hard to believe that January is almost over. Here in the White Mountains of Arizona, winter lasts a bit longer than some other places. The past few years we were praying for snow and tired of the warm days. Well, with the snow this year and […]


Are You Ready for Arizona Renaissance Festival 2019? 2

*I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.* Are You Ready for AZ Renaissance Festival 2019 Fun For the Whole Family The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 13-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast — […]

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2019 Challenger Sports International Soccer Camp

*This post was sponsored by USFamilyGuide and Challenger British Soccer Camp. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.* It’s Soccer Time Again!! 2019 Challenger Sports International Soccer Camp THE NUMBER ONE SOCCER CAMP IN USA AND CANADA!!! Camp Update:  My son is a bit too old for soccer now, but I have a friend whose son wanted to go again. He was so […]


I Learned How to Make String Art #TigerStrypesBlog 10

I Learned How to Make String Art #TigerStrypesBlog #StringArt I’ve seen a lot of photos of string art lately, and it made me want to learn how to do it myself.  I checked out different forums online, and couldn’t really find a very down-to-earth tutorial, so I put a few pieces of the instruction that I found useful together, and came up with this post.  […]

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NIV Adventure Bible Polar Exploration Edition Review & Giveaway 16

Thank you FlyByPromotions for partnering with me on this blog post & for the great giveaway! NIV Adventure Bible Polar Exploration Edition Review & Giveaway#PolarAdventureBible #FlyBy I have always loved bibles that come with stories, and ways to better teach our children the words of God. The new Polar Exploration bible by Zonderkidz, does just that!! You get to have fun, and go on an […]