When I think of a few bucks, I think maybe an ice cream cone or half of a Chipotle burrito bowl. But hours of hands on fun and skill-building? Not usually what I expect. Happily, that’s exactly what you can … Read More
A few years ago when we were visiting Sweden, our friends with whom we were staying brought home a Swedish Princess Cake one night. I’d never heard of it before then, but they told us that it’s very traditional and … Read More
I’m definitely not a huge shopper, but I do appreciate pretty clothing that is comfortable and fits well into my both my personal look and my lifestyle. I’d say on average, I probably purchase 10-15 articles of clothing per year. … Read More
A couple weeks ago, I shared some of our year round family traditions ideas. Friday pizza and movie night is one of our most beloved and longest standing! And this potato pizza recipe is everyone’s favorite. I was first introduced … Read More
I have extremely thick frizzy hair. You know that episode of Friends when Monica’s hair keeps getting bigger and bigger in the Barbados? That’s basically my hair. You’ve probably seen this hair tool mentioned a lot on the Internet, but here’s … Read More
We’ve done a loose vegetarian capsule meal plan for a couple of years now. I’ve always been vegetarian, so that’s no different, and I’ve appreciated having a relatively consistent set of meals to work around. Still, I hadn’t really solidified … Read More
Since our family celebrates Christmas, December always feels chock full of family traditions ideas. We love coming together nightly to read scriptures, read a picture book, sing songs, and more. It feels so specially and connective. But then once the … Read More
I’m a firm believer that lots of different parenting styles can be successful. One persons parenting strengths may include crafts and joint projects and peaceful correction. Someone else may be great at adventuring and exercising. All these things have value, … Read More
We love doing appetizers for dinner on New Year’s Eve. It’s fun and easy to prep and we can easily eat while watching a movie or playing a family game. Since we’re missing international travel this year, I thought it … Read More
I’m a bit of a hot chocolate snob. It’s one of my favorite treats at home or when wandering around a city, and I’d almost always choose it over a cookie. I don’t love most store hot chocolate mixes – … Read More
This post is sponsored by OwlCrate Jr. All opinions are my own. Life with 5 kids can get awfully busy sometimes, and I definitely have my fair share of moments when I feel totally overwhelmed. There’s just so much noise! … Read More
As a kid, I had a voracious book reading habit. I vividly remember my 4th grade teacher requesting a special conference with my mom because I would regularly read a book during recess time instead of playing with the other … Read More
