Oh, Halloween. Why do I hate you? I have spent years trying to figure out where the dislike comes from. I don’t scare easily, so it’s not fear. The decorations are pretty fun- I don’t mind those, either. Who doesn’t love piles of candy? The costumes… OK, it’s the dressing up part. I just can’t ... Read More
Sharing Ideas to Keep Life Simple and Fun
Sports Medals – Get Them Out of the Box
It’s finally fall in Southern Utah. Woohoo! With fall comes beautiful weather and the St. George Marathon. The marathon for our family is like another birthday or holiday. We are a running family. And we run a lot. And there are a lot of us. We always have someone in the family as well as friends running the marathon and can’t ... Read More
Taking Chances That Come Your Way
I have yet to regret taking chances that come my way, but always regret not taking these opportunities. Last week my daughter was running one of her first college cross-country races in California. Due to two other out-of-town trips within two weeks for my high school kids, as well as other school obligations for the kids, I didn’t feel like ... Read More
Three Tips That Strengthen My Marriage
Today is my anniversary. 17 years, people! It sounds like a long time, but I know we’re still just toddlers in the grand scheme of anniversaries. I like to pretend that I know what I’m doing. That I’ve totally got things figured out and our marriage is a cakewalk now that we’ve been married nearly two decades. But the ... Read More
Try Cafe Zupas – It Won’t Disappoint
I love Café Zupas! If you love sandwiches, soups or salads, it’s really a must that you try Zupas. As Cafe Zupas has been around since 2004 and is dedicated to providing healthy, fresh, homemade and delicious food, my guess is you’ve heard of them. Besides their signature specialty sandwiches, soups, and salads, they also have divine ... Read More
The Lowdown on Steampunk
I‘m always looking for something new to read and I’m always hoping it will be something that I can recommend to others. I’ve got one for you! YAY!! I saw this book, Beauty and the Clockwork Beast, on my Overdrive app and decided to give it a try. I’d never heard of Steampunk genre before. I actually didn’t realize ... Read More
Perfect Fall Board Game – The Farming Game
What board games do your kids like to play? For us I think it depends on the time of year. We are a game family and our favorites range from Rook to Love Letters to a twist on Sorry. We also love Bonanza, Qwirkle, Pit, Avalon, and Telestrations. But, our all time favorite fall board game is The Farming Game. This game is so fitting for when ... Read More
When You Need Dinner Fast – Frozen Spinach and Mozzarella Ravioli
“What’s for dinner?” Do you hate this question as much as I do? I despise getting asked about dinner plans when I have had a hectic day or am running out of time. I normally like to schedule out my weeks menu because I love to cook, but sometimes things don’t go as planned. You know what I mean! If I haven’t planned ahead, or if the day ... Read More
Cream of Crab Soup… In Utah?
My husband and I love raising our family here in Southern Utah… but if there is anything we miss about our coastal homes, it’s the seafood. I grew up just south of Seattle. My husband grew up near Baltimore, Maryland. And that beautiful state knows how to do crab right! Ever heard of the Maryland Blue Crab? Straight from the ... Read More
Secret Santa all Year-long
Fall comes and I know I shouldn’t be thinking of Christmas quite yet, but as the weather cools I just can’t help myself. I know Cori has already made Christmas pajama pants so I’m joining in the holiday mood. I love gift giving and I have not only the perfect suggestion to get you into the Christmas spirit and raise morale in the ... Read More