What is it about a book that sucks me in? “I have a few minutes,” I think to myself. “Surely I can read just one chapter, then I’ll get back to _____” (fill in the blank of the millions of things that need to get done). No. Nope. Not even. It does NOT work that way. Ever. I’m lost the minute I think that. ... Read More
Sharing Ideas to Keep Life Simple and Fun
Zucchini Fried Quinoa
Do you have a garden? And do you feel like the only thing that grows is zucchini? Or do you have a neighbor who brings you lots of zucchini? Well, if so, lucky you because I know just what to do! My dad is an amazing gardener and I definitely reap the benefits of his fresh produce. I love zucchini and this is a delicious recipe I look forward ... Read More
Mom’s Delicious Apple Cake
I’m so happy it’s September! Even though the heat is still killing us in Southern Utah, I’m ready for fall and everything that comes with it. In Western Washington, where I grew up, September brings a new school year, crisp, cool mornings, and everything apple! One of my favorite memories is coming home from school and ... Read More
Why Turning Forty is Actually Great
And the big 4-0 presented itself to me this year. Doesn’t turning forty sound awful? Well, yes it does sound bad but it actually feels pretty amazing! I was really dreading it though and thinking, “Oh No! I’m not that old”! But, ha ha, I really am. Instead of feeling sorry for myself, though, I decided to find 40 reasons why I am happy to be ... Read More
30 Old School Movies To Watch With Your Kids
Recently I’ve been trying to find “good” movies we can watch as a family. With three girls and only one boy, who is the youngest, it’s hard to find something everyone will agree on that is still appropriate, too! So, I’ve been going way back to my childhood and before to pull from old school movies that I love ... Read More
Do Something You Love Every Single Day
I read a quote once that changed my view on life. As a young mother I thought that I had to be selfless 100% of the time, every single day. My time was for helping my children, cleaning up after my children, providing for my children, feeding my children, and making my house look presentable all of the time. The problem with this attitude is ... Read More
Root Beer Float Cake? Yes, please!
This year one of my kids decided they wanted root beer floats as their birthday dessert. My first thought was, “Awesome! That’s so easy!” And then I started thinking about the adverse effects of having a birthday dessert that is basically all liquid and served in a cup. How do we sing to her with nowhere to put the ... Read More
Addicted to Reading and How I Support My Habit
Due to my love, maybe addiction, of reading, I want to share my favorite app. The app is called OverDrive and it is simply fantastic! The great thing about this app is that it’s linked to your local library and thus free, without even the late fines. Yes FREE! How to Get Started If you’re new to OverDrive just head on over ... Read More
Are You On the Fence About the Instant Pot?
Are you sick of hearing about it? Have you bought it and you’re afraid to use it? Maybe you don’t think it’s really that big of a deal to begin with. Well, I’m telling you the Instant Pot is changing my life one meal at a time. Seriously. I was a skeptic for a bit and skirted around it for quite sometime. I searched ... Read More
Today I Ran!
Running is just part of my life. It brings me joy. Everyone has that one thing that just makes them happy. Running is my thing. But today was different. I’ve been running for years, so going for a slow, easy and short little jog isn’t usually a monumental experience, but today it was! Let me start at the beginning. I grew up in a family of ... Read More