Pretend play costume ideas for little boys to dress up in and be imaginative! 14 easy costumes for little boys. Sometimes we think only little girls like to dress up and do pretend play. We forget that little boys love acting out adventures or pretending to be adults with awesome jobs. They love role-playing and being the hero. So because… Read More
9 Tips to Know Before Your First Cruise
As you plan your first cruise, it’s helpful to know a few tips and tricks to make it even better. You’ll love your first cruise! Okay my friends, I am finally getting a chance to tell you all about my first cruise and if you are a first-time cruise traveler like me, you’re gonna want to listen up because I’m… Read More
Teaching Kids Internet Kindness
How to teach your kids to be kind on the internet using the free Be Internet Awesome games and lessons from Google! Parents, this article is a must-read. Give me five minutes to tell you why. When I first started blogging 5 years ago, the internet was a place that I felt was still very dangerous for kids. As a… Read More
Zion’s Camp: A New Kind of Missionary Prep
Zion’s Camp is a new missionary prep camp for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A great camp to prepare kids to go on a mission. By Tara Kay *This post is sponsored by Southern Virginia University It’s 6:30 on a hot Monday morning in July, and 16 year old Aubrie Bushard is already rolling out… Read More
Rebate Key Review: How Does It Work
Hey, who doesn’t love a good rebate or the chance to get money back from a purchase? Today I’m sharing with you my review of www.rebatekey.com. Rebate Key is a website where you can find different products from Amazon, Walmart, or Jet.com at clearance prices and often FREE after rebate. It’s a place where sellers can get rid of their… Read More
True Citrus Be Healthy, Be Happy, Be True Sweepstakes
It’s the first day of May . . . which means summer is around the corner and for me that means I have to get drinkin’ my water. I get dehydrated so quickly. And if I don’t drink enough water, I get headaches, and yes, I even get kidney stones (so horrible!). Does this happen to anyone else? So I… Read More
21 Weird Gift Ideas That Your Loved Ones Will Want!
Unique (and even weird) gift ideas that your friends and loved ones will actually want! Weird is another word for unique, right? Sometimes my mind just goes blank when I need to think of a fun, unique gift for someone. That is why I love gift guides to help get the wheels turning when I’m feeling stumped. And every once… Read More
New Podcast for Medical Spouses and Families
Friends! I know many of you out there are just like me trying to figuring out to get through this life raising children while still enjoying marriage. It’s hard. I get it. And for many of you life is made harder by the jobs we have or the professions we choose. Certain professions come with difficult circumstances–like police officers for… Read More
Watch Ya Mouth Throwndown Game Review
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
Ultimate List of Unique Nativity Sets For Christmas
Huge list of unique and fun Christmas Nativity sets! Get some ideas for your nativity this year. 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… Read More
Our Favorite Things about Cherry Hill Fun Park
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
Christmas in July Scripture Stackers Giveaway!
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