Hello to all of my blogging friends and followers of this little space of mine. This is just a quick update, because over the years so many of you have become dear friends and family. Our family is struggling right now. Thank heavens for the Spectacular Summer Blog Hop or this space would mostly be sitting empty. Here is what …
Make Your Summer “WonderFilled”!
View PostThe Busy Mom’s Summer Survival Guide
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PrepFreeProtein #CollectiveBias Hooray for summer! Although somehow those lazy days of summer can get pretty busy, right? Today I am excited to share with all of you some tips and tricks I have used as a mom over the years to not just …
Fairies, Teepees and Magical Fun!
View PostSummer Water Play Ideas and a Popsicle Recipe!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerSkinReady #ChooseSkinHealth #CollectiveBias Today marks the 4 day count down until all of my children are done with school and we can begin our summer vacation. We are sooo ready! Our suits and swim passes are primed and ready and our plans for …
Tips To Be A Sideline Hero: Save, Snack, Score!
View PostWhy I Don’t Teach My Children They Have To Love Everyone
After reading the title of this post you are probably expecting to read something completely different than the type of post this is going to turn out to be. Take a minute and stick with me, because what I have to say might be something you need to hear. There was a song that I grew up singing in church. …
The Girlfriends’ Guide To Thyroid Cancer Surgery
For those of you just tuning in, about 1 month ago I underwent thyroid surgery for suspected cancer nodules. They didn’t turn out to be cancerous thankfully, but there is a lot involved in this whole process. I wish there had been a post like I am going to share with all of you right now that could have helped …
Meet My Friend Ben, A Gay Mormon
View PostVampirina Ballerina
Have you guys heard about the Vampirina Ballerina series? We are a Princess loving, tutu wearing kind of family and so this book series, soon to be a show on Disney Junior, is right down our alley! Vampirina is seriously the cutest, and being a ballerina is a challenge for any little girl, but even more so if you happen …
Guest Post: Finding Peace Amidst Struggles With Addiction
View Post5 Classic Disney Parties and How To Recreate Them
View PostThe Things She Gave Up For Motherhood
A few nights ago I was putting my 9 year old daughter Rebekah to bed. As we lay snuggled up under her sheets talking about the day she asked me if I liked being a mother? That was an easy question to answer and I told her yes I did. She then asked me if I had always wanted to …
Birthday Thoughts: Life According To A 4 Year Old
On Tuesday my littlest Princess Anneliese turned 4! This kid of mine is something else I tell ya! Her arrival into our family came with a bang and continues to bring the fireworks each and every day. I love this girl, and so today I invite you to join in the celebration of my newly minted preschooler with a fun …