It’s not something I have discussed much, but after my thyroid surgery my body has been on a constant merry-go-round of strange. During that time, stressful periods of life combined with frequent lack of sleep, helped me to somehow develop a heart condition. Of course, I was scared senseless, but my doctor said he actually calls it the “mom heart …
Why We Love Knott’s Berry Farm
I received complimentary tickets to Knott’s Berry Farm in order to facilitate this post. No other compensation was received. All opinions are my own. When my mom was a young girl growing up during pre-WWII days she had once visited Knott’s Berry Farm, and at the time her family didn’t have the funds to stop and taste the world-renowned fried …
Our Favorite Family Attractions At Universal Studios Hollywood
I received complimentary tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood in order to facilitate this post. No other compensation was received. All opinions are my own. The city we live in has a 4 day break in the end of February for a holiday called Rodeo. Over the years we have found that Rodeo is a very good time to travel. This …
How To Really Keep Your Kids Safe On The Internet
Another week, and another internet “scare” passed around social media that was going to be the end of the world for our kids as we know it. This time it was the “Momo” challenge. Supposedly there was a crazy ugly chicken lady on YouTube challenging children to do dangerous tasks that would get progressively worse until they bordered on committing …
A Whole New World
I remember holding my first little baby in my arms for the first time and promising her I would do everything I could within my power to make her life as good as I possibly could. I was going to show her the world in all it shining, shimmering glory. Because there is so very much to see. If you …
Here Is How To Make Magical Moments All Year Long
This shop has been sponsored by Chobani. All opinions are mine alone. #GimmiesFun Is it just me who feels this way or now that the holidays are over the words magical and magic kind of get pushed to the backside? Only to be pulled out for use again the next holiday season? I think though that the whole rest of …
My Kitchen Declutter Inspired By Marie Kondo
This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on and purchasing from those links you are helping to support my blog, and my family. Thanks for the love! I saw the Tidying Up with Marie Kondo show pop on Netflix after the first of the year, and truthfully felt very little motivation to watch it. I am not the pinnacle of …
How To REALLY Make & Keep Those New Year’s Resolutions
I have never really been a New Year’s resolution kind of person, but if that is your thing, then I am here to help! Today, I am going to offer some “helpful” tips on how to REALLY make and keep those New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve formatted this for printing so this can stay with you all year long. . . …
Get Ready For Flu & Cold Season
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc., Abreva, Breathe Right, Clorox, Robitussin and Theraflu. All opinions are mine alone. #SoothesOfTheSeason #CollectiveBias Does anyone else feel like we just rang in the new year and now we are full-tilt into the Holidays, heading for another new year… and cold weather?! I know that for some of us thoughts of …
Get Ready For Christmas Eve: Reindeer Food and Letter To Santa Printable!
Can you believe it is just a few short days until Christmas? As a family, we have a Christmas Eve tradition to write thank you letters to Santa and also, to leave out some magical reindeer food for all of his crew. I love this tradition that we have done with our children. It is kind of a quieting down …
Bring Back The Power Of Play To Your Family
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PlayWithPlaymobil #CollectiveBias As a parent I recognize how vital play is, and not just scheduled, choreographed play, but open and spontaneous play flavored with imagination. Sometimes in our fast paced world, full of activities and technology, it is difficult to find balance for …
I Want To See You Be Brave
Let me tell you the real-life story of a girl. A very brave girl. This girl got really sick at age 9 with something no one really understood, but because of the illness she was left with some permanent damage. At 9 she took what had happened to her and never asked for any allowances. In fact, most people would …
Please Don’t Call Me A Mormon Anymore
Most of the readers for my blog are not of my faith, and there was some news released last week I don’t think many groups outside of my faith might be aware of, and so I would like to share it here. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Many of you might …
The Appearance Of Happiness
A while ago one of the members of the congregation I attend got up to speak. This might sound a little funny, but in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, members of our congregation are assigned to speak or give “talks” on Sundays rather than having a Minister or Pastor who gives weekly remarks to the congregation. …
