You know how B. Toys has seriously awesome toys for kids? Like, really really fantastic toys that are smart and pretty and well made, and that make me 100% happy? Right, all those things. Well, they’re doing a really cool B. Toys Quote of the Summer Contest. B. Toys loves the cute things your kids say, {me too!} so much they have an entire quote page dedicated to them. Go enter a cute quote from your kids and then share…
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Who wants to make a homemade gift bag today? I do, I do! Seriously, the economy is terrible & you can save a few dollars making this darling gift bag yourself; you probably have what it takes to make this in your house right this second. Supplies for a homemade gift bag: Scrapbook paper Brown lunch sack Scrapbook brads Step 1: Rip several pieces of scrapbook paper into little jagged edge circles. You’re making flowers out of paper and the…
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Summertime around my house means a lot of things: BBQ, pool time, swimming lessons, naps, a relaxed summer schedule, and jobs. Yes, jobs. My kids think I’m the meanest mom on the block for making them do jobs in the summer {mo-h-mmmm!} but there’s no avoiding it, jobs have to get done before playtime happens at my house. I’ve tried {and failed} at finding the right job chart for my kids, and obviously jobs and kids change constantly so it’s…
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How was your holiday weekend? I had so much fun. No email, no phone calls, just plain fun all weekend long. The 4th of July holiday was spread out over three solid days in Utah and I couldn’t have enjoyed it more. Parades, fireworks, barbecues, swimming at the pool, eating cotton candy. The stuff of summer memories. What did you do? Play with your friends and family? Nap in a cool place? Catch up on your suntan? I’m curious if…
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A dessert for the fourth of July! I love the 4th of July, it’s my favorite holiday. Warm summer air, fireworks, BBQ, cold drinks, happy kids swimming in the pool. What’s not to love? Maybe the best part though is 4th of July food. I can’t get enough of the delicious BBQ and festive desserts served around my house on Independence Day, can you? 4th of July Flag Dessert Cake Recipe white or yellow cake 2 cups fresh strawberries 1…
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This dessert is my contribution to our family’s 4th of July BBQ. Individual jello dessert with whipped cream on top; an easy and colorful recipe for the holiday. Can I get a what-what? This stuff is delicious. This jello recipe takes three ingredients, including water. You could do this in your sleep. Practically. Ingredients for Yummy 4th of July Dessert Recipe: -1 box each red & blue Jell-O -container of spray whip cream Seriously, in. your. sleep. Follow the instructions…
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Remember a few months ago how I participated in a photography project by one of my favorite photographers, Justin Hackworth? Justin shoots an amazing series called 30 Strangers wherein he shoots 30 strangers in 30 days, and donates the proceeds from the shoots to a local women’s shelter. It’s amazing, top to bottom, and I was so thrilled to have been a part. Now Justin Hackworth is holding an exhibit to showcase the 30 Strangers photography. Here’s the skinny: Opening…
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My mom makes wonder woman look like a slacker. Like maybe shes tired and taking a lunch break instead of saving the world. Im one of eight children, yes eight, who are all 2 years apart. My mother didnt sit down from approximately 1968-2007. No, shes still not sitting down if were going to be completely accurate. Not only did she have eight children, she worked full time, was heavily involved in church responsibilities, taught Joy School for the younger…
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We made homemade sidewalk chalk paint at our house last week, and it was a big, fat hit. It’s basically liquid sidewalk chalk you paint onto the sidewalk with a brush. So much fun. It only takes 3 ingredients, one of which is water. Hallelujah. Ingredients for Homemade Sidewalk Paint: -1/4 cup cornstarch -1/4 cup cold water -food coloring -paintbrush Seriously, can it get any easier? Measure your cornstarch into a bowl. I chose to start off without doubling the…
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