Finding The Good
Picture a happy childhood for a moment. What comes to your mind? When I think about childhood I picture sunny, summer days, swing sets and lemonade, kids giggling as they play tag on the grass, and glowing, worry-free moments. This is how I believe every child should be able to feel as they grow up. I’m a huge believer in… Read More
I’ve got a game review for you today! Remember that crazy game that came out where you wear those or orthodontic mouth-openers and try to say stuff? It was called Watch Ya’ Mouth, right? Well, today I’m going to show you what we thought about the newest version of that game called Watch Ya’ Mouth Throwdown Edition. It’s got a… Read More
Don’t get mad, I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but I wanted to share with you my Ultimate List of Unique Christmas Nativity Sets! I’m sure some of you out there decorate for Christmas BEFORE Thanksgiving so I wanted to give you early birds a chance to check this great list of nativity sets. These unique and fun nativity… Read More
Every once in awhile I have to stray from my normal happy posts and talk about some important safety stuff. Safety and prevention are all part of living a blissful life, so I’m taking some time today to remind you about fire safety and prevention. October is National Fire Safety Month so we decided as family that we needed to… Read More
As you may know for all my Utah readers, Cherry Hill in Kaysville, Utah is the place to be in the summer especially if you have kids from ages 2-15 years old or if you are in need for a family-friendly reunion park with something for everyone. I had the chance to go again this summer with my family and… Read More
Are you ready to make some super easy French Toast?! I mean, this is so easy that my kids (including my youngest) can totally make their own French toast without my help. It’s basically the easiest french toast EVER. I discovered this crazy breakfast hack oddly enough when I was making dinner–not breakfast. One night a week we have a… Read More
Hey, I know it’s hot outside. I’m dripping with sweat after just going out to get my mail. Ugh. I’m in the mood to think of cooler temperatures and the warm fuzzies of Christmas. So this week Our Picnic Tree and I have teamed up to bring you a fun Christmas in July giveaway!! If you have a Lego… Read More
We’ve been needing to reconnect with our teenagers lately. I’ve got a houseful of teens and tweens so sometimes the face wash, the drama, and the text messages in our home are just maxed out. I’ve been trying to remember why I enjoy them so much like when I wrote this post. We needed some time to just enjoy our… Read More
When we think of the beach, we always picture a calm, sunny paradise, relaxing waves, and people lounging under big beach umbrellas. The beach is awesome and I know many of you are thinking of heading there very soon! And I hope you have a glorious time. BUT THE BEACH IS DANGEROUS TOO. Today I’m sharing our scary experience with… Read More
I get it. It’s hard to find Mom a gift . . . whether it’s her birthday or Mother’s Day, I think finding the mother in our lives the perfect gift is HARD. There’s even a whole TV episode about it on my favorite show The Middle on ABC (Mother’s Day Season 1, episode 22) where the whole family forgets… Read More
Have you been to the new SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium yet? I’ve talked about it a few times HERE and HERE. It’s a totally new museum at the Layton Hills Mall in Utah. The fun part about it, is that you can touch the animals and be immersed in the experience of live birds, reptiles, and sea life. I want to… Read More
Parenting isn’t easy. It’s not enough being your kids taxi driver, 24-hour ATM and most days a sibling boxing referee; you also have to make sure you’ve developed a close, positive relationship with each of your kids. The secret to being a good parent and raising good kids in a happy home is building that positive, close connection with your… Read More