Summer break is upon us! My boys have put in hard work this school year and I want to make sure that they don’t lose all that they’ve gained this year in school. Creating a Home Summer Reading Program is an effective and enjoyable way for kids to keep on learning throughout the summer. Reading can… [read more]
Create Your Own Home Summer Reading Program + Summer Reading Reward Coupon Printables
May 18, 2017 by
Insanely Easy Sheet Pan Dinner – Veggie, Sweet Potato, and Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
May 10, 2017 by
Recently, Easy Sheet Pan Dinners caught my eye while making their rounds on Pinterest. If you haven’t tried making an easy sheet pan dinner yet, my Sausage and Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner is the perfect place to start! Sometimes I just want to take the night off from cooking. Yeah, I know you feel that way too…. [read more]
Goblin Valley Camping With Kids – Utah’s Most Family-Friendly State Park
May 5, 2017 by
Goblin Valley is one of Utah’s hidden treasures. Surrounded by gorgeous landscape and ample opportunity for adventure, Goblin Valley Camping with kids should be on every parent’s bucket list! This post contains affiliate links. Thank you so much if you decide to use these links! Purchasing through these links helps offset the cost of running… [read more]
Experience Pioneer Life at This Is The Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City, Utah
April 13, 2017 by
I’m pleased to partner with US Family Guide and This Is The Place Heritage Park to bring you this post. Last week we took the boys up to Salt Lake City to visit This Is The Place Heritage Park. Of all the places in the Salt Lake City and Utah Valley areas to visit, This… [read more]
Allergy-Friendly, Nut-Free Reese’s Eggs Recipe
March 30, 2017 by
For those looking for an allergy-friendly alternative to one of the most popular Easter candies, read on for my Nut-Free Reese’s Eggs recipe. Studies show the number of children living with peanut allergy appears to have tripled between 1997 and 2008! Two of my three children live with severe (life-threatening) peanut (and tree nut) allergies. For kids… [read more]
What No One Tells You About Baby Gear Must-Haves
March 8, 2017 by
First time parents have it hard when it comes to baby gear. We are fortunate to have so many choices when it comes to what to purchase for our wee little ones. Unfortunately, with the abundance of choice also comes a great deal of confusion for first time parents. After raising three babies and reviewing… [read more]
The 15 Minute, Once a Week, Practice That has Changed Our Family
March 3, 2017 by
…And is continuing to change our family…for the better, of course. It was the typical stuff all families encounter. “Is it really that hard to turn off a light when you leave the room?!” “Why are your coats and backpacks on the floor when your hook is just a foot away?” “Is it really necessary… [read more]
St. Patrick’s Day Window Clings Craft!
February 22, 2017 by
This adorable DIY St. Patrick’s Day window clings craft is perfect for preschool age and up! They require only a few supplies and are so easy to make! Most preschoolers will need some hand-over-hand supervision, but it is an excellent activity to develop both gross motor and fine motor skills. Older children will have fun… [read more]
Chocolate Covered Pretzels that Really Rock! It’s a Recipe the Kids Can Help Make!
February 10, 2017 by
Chocolate covered pretzels around Valentine’s Day are kind of a given at our house. All my boys love to consume them and my middle son, especially, loves to make them. This year, however, we decided against your ordinary, run of the mill chocolate covered pretzels. Instead we decided to make Pop Rocks Chocolate Covered Pretzels!… [read more]
Epic Star Wars Birthday Party Ideas (on the Cheap!)
January 24, 2017 by
We’re not ones to spend a ton of money on birthday parties, so when my middle son asked for a Star Wars Birthday party, I began scouring my brain (and Pinterest) for Star Wars Birthday Party ideas. When shopping for parties, I try to keep the total cost of supplies under $50. Sometimes I don’t… [read more]
How to Make a BB-8 Piñata for Your Child’s Star Wars Birthday Party!
January 19, 2017 by
My son absolutely loved his Star Wars Birthday Party! His homemade BB-8 piñata turned out so fun! Come see how to make a BB-8 piñata! Affiliate links are present in this article. Should you purchase through any of these links (THANK YOU) I will earn a small commission. We try to have fairly frugal birthday… [read more]
Green Chile Casserole Recipe – Tasty Clean Eating & Gluten-Free!
January 4, 2017 by
Green Chile Casserole Recipe This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through these links (you’re awesome!) I will receive a small commission. Dinner time is hands down the hardest time of the day for me. Please tell me I’m not alone. Family dinner is an important time for us, but The Husband… [read more]
Creamy Asparagus Bisque Recipe
December 13, 2016 by
I spent a lot of time in the kitchen last week. I’ve been having fun making some holiday goodies, and then on Friday I took dinner to a neighbor who has been having some health issues and can’t get around the house. It was a rather cold, gloomy day and I thought this Asparagus Bisque recipe… [read more]
20 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes – Enjoy Fall Without the Carb Crash
November 9, 2016 by
Pumpkin lovers unite! …but without all the sugar, brown sugar, shortening, whipped cream, frosting, and everything else that makes all those gorgeous pins on Pinterest so enticing. If you, like me, are trying to live on the healthy side of things, make sure you check out these Healthy Pumpkin Recipes, and add them to your list… [read more]
