This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dr Pepper®. The opinions and text are all mine. #PickYourPepper #Walmart Last summer, just before we left on our 6-month sabbatical, my friends threw a little good-bye party for me on the lake. We had so much fun together that night! It not only…
The visiting teaching message for July 2017 is called That They May Be One. The gist of the message is that perfect unity with Jesus Christ and with our Father in Heaven should be a goal of ours. Elder D. Todd Christofferson said, “Jesus achieved perfect unity with the Father by submitting Himself, both flesh…
Young people aren’t ready for unlimited access to social media. Teach your teenagers to be smart online and help them learn healthy boundaries while using their phones. Looking for social media rules for your teen? Find them at the end of this post, along with a free printable you can download and share with your…
This post is part of an ongoing Summer Reading for Kids series. Click HERE to find ideas for reading activities, reading lists, and reading incentives…and keep checking back for more! School has been out for two weeks now, and while my girls got their book bins on the first day of summer vacation, I have been super slow…
A trip to Disney can be overwhelming—here are 4 tips for planning your first Disney vacation Welcome again to my Disney expert, MaryFran! She’s been to Disney World many times and is always working on planning her next trip. Since she has planned so many Disney trips, she has some great quick planning tips for…
I have a confession to make. Sometimes I yell at my kids. Losing patience with my children happens more often than I would like to admit. Something inside me just snaps and then I am left feeling guilty for yelling at my kids when I know it’s not the best way. I hate that I…
May got pretty busy at my house, so it’s amazing that I read 5 books last month. The end of the school year is always crazy town, and I am so happy it’s summer because I can’t wait to spend more time reading—especially at the beach! Books I Read in May 2017 (affiliate links) The…
This is a sponsored post for Visit Cedar City. My husband’s first job after receiving his DMA (doctor of musical arts) was in Cedar City, Utah. During the three years that we lived in Cedar City, we were blessed to be able to participate in the rich tradition of the cultural arts there, as both…
What every teen soccer player should pack in their soccer bag—be totally prepared for game day, whether or not mom can be there! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of BODYARMOR and Mom it Forward. The opinions and text are all mine. #Switch2BODYARMOR #Bringit My middle daughter isn’t a little girl running…
The visiting teaching message for June 2017 is titled Priesthood Power through Keeping Covenants. I read through the message and thought it was apropos for June, since that is when we celebrate Father’s Day. The lesson emphasizes that our homes can be blessed by the strength of priesthood power, regardless of our circumstances. It then…
Looking for a great gift for the dad who already has everything? Try one of these ideas for a unique take on traditional father’s day gifts. Father’s Day is coming up and we all know that dads are notoriously difficult to buy for. Ask any dad what they would like for Father’s Day, and the…
I am really excited to begin a new series! I love to read and I want to share and review the books I have read with you regularly, and I figure a “Books I Read” monthly series would be the best way to do that. Since we are almost to June, I am going to…