School has been in full swing here for a while now. And with that comes all of the other activities that start up such as sports, dance practice, piano lessons, after-school clubs, scouting meetings and a plethora of other events. While I love all of the things my children are involved in it definitely makes … Read more
I remember the first time I went to a pumpkin patch. It’s easy to recall because it was only four years ago! I attended a field trip with my daughter and discovered how charming a pumpkin patch can be. We loved walking through fields, inspecting all the different sizes and shapes of pumpkins, and then … Read more
I remember when I was young loving to read the story Stone Soup. I loved how tricky the young man in the story was, slowly getting the old woman to add more and more food to the water to turn it into a scrumptious soup. It seemed so simple and sounded so delicious! While I’m … Read more
This post is sponsored by Disney Book Group, but opinions expressed are my own! I only work with and share brands I know and love. My 7-year-old daughter, Taybree, is the fourth child in our family. She has spent literally years watching her brother and sisters go through the incredible adventure of losing teeth. Consequently, … Read more
Have you ever taken just one bite of something and known you’d make it every single year for the rest of your life? That is what happened the first time I tried these cupcakes. I’m fairly certain angels sang and light descended on me the second these flavors touched my tongue. You had me … Read more
Grab a few items from your pantry, use the tools you have on hand, follow this simple recipe, and you’ll be making adorable mummies in minutes! You’ll love how frightfully easy they are! Alright, I’ll just admit it right now: I’m a scaredy-cat. Always have been and probably always will be. Even though I love … Read more
I love Fall. Everything about it, from the cooling temperatures, the changing leaves, the comfy sweaters, to all things pumpkin. Fall picturesquely and fragrantly ushers us back indoors, where books are read near the roaring fires of Winter. Pumpkin is paramount to Fall. My Mom passed this recipe down to me from her own Grandmother. … Read more
With just three simple ingredients you can make the cutest little ghoulish ghosts to kick off this Halloween season! Be honest, who else misses the old school days of simple, homemade Halloween costumes? My mom is an amazing seamstress and could quickly whip up a cute witch’s costume (complete with Witches Broom) when I was … Read more
Reindeer poop cookies are an easy, delicious (Really!) dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. Kids will get a kick out of making reindeer poop balls but do not let the name fool you. The mixture of chocolate and rice krispies is a oh so good and perfect way to spend a cold winters night. … Read more
I’ve been trying to get back into a routine now that we’re going back-to-school. It has been our practice to have the kids start going to bed at “school night” bedtimes two weeks before the first day of school, so they don’t struggle when an earlier bedtime is required. (Check out my Bed Time Routine … Read more
I’m not sure if I am the only one, but some of my most favorite meals rocket to top go-to spots if I’ve eaten them soon after giving birth. Seriously, after that much strenuous work, food just tastes better. Mana from Heaven, nothing has ever tasted this magnificent type of flavors. So it was for … Read more
I sometimes wonder if I came from heaven craving the perfect, tantalizing match of chocolate and peanut butter– I am obsessed! The night before last, I actually dreamed of these cupcakes. True, it’s been a while since I’ve made them, but it still strikes me as funny that it took an actual dream to remind … Read more
I’m not exactly sure how long Orange Julius’s have been around, but I remember first having one in my childhood– maybe when I was 16 or 17. Since then, if there was an choice between ice cream or Orange Julius, I’d go for the OJ every time. Tart, yet sweet. Creamy, yet slushy. There’s just … Read more
Soon after my parents married, my mother’s extended family came together to build a cabin 30 minutes from our home, in the Rocky Mountains. Not only did we live surrounded by the mountains that boast “The Greatest Snow on Earth,” but we also had access to hikes, waterfalls, and mountain vistas overlooking some of the … Read more
It’s been widely reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep. If you’re a part of the US workforce, this probably doesn’t come as a surprise to you. A good night’s rest can be so hard to come by with the hustle and bustle … Read more