At the end of January, I generally go on a quick Valentine’s Day shopping spree for my girls. I look for small, useful items that I know will appeal to tween/teen girls that I can put into their Valentine’s Mailboxes. Part of the tradition is making a little card to go with the little gift….
I give cute valentine socks to my girls for Valentine’s Day every single year. In the past I’ve always used the saying “You Knock My Socks Off!” but this year I felt bored of it. I thought about it for a while and finally came up with “We Make a Great PAIR!” I just love…
When I do these Valentine printables for my kids every year, I hate to give them gifts that are just going to add to the clutter. I like to give them things that are practical that I know they will use. So, I generally wander around the store and find things that are useful that…
Last month I made the guess that we might perhaps be talking about the Relief Society for the entire year of visiting teaching. I suppose I guessed that because the last few years have been pretty thematic with Attributes of Christ and The Proclamation on the Family. But, when I opened my February Ensign and…
It’s February 1st, and at our house, that means we break out our traditional Valentine Mailboxes. A few years ago I purchased some cute mini-mailboxes and a new tradition was born—every day from February 1-13, the girls get a small gift from me in their mailbox. I put the flag up when I fill it so…
A Disney vacation doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are a few simple ways to save money at DisneyWorld! I’m excited to have another post by my Disney expert, MaryFran. Not only is MaryFran an expert on Disney World, she is one of the most frugal people I know. She always manages to do…
This is a sponsored post for Heber Valley Tourism I have always thought a vacation should include sunshine, beaches, and flip flops. But the longer we live in our Michigan Winter Wonderland, I have realized that winter has a lot to offer, too! While I will probably never be a true winter lover, my children…
This post is sponsored by Minted—my favorite place to design and order cards for all occasions. Every year when Valentine’s Day rolls around I have to figure out what my kids are going to do for their class valentines. Some years I totally have it together and make adorable class valentines and other years I…
The January 2017 visiting teaching message is all about the purpose of the Relief Society. During the summer of 1995, I served a mini music mission to Nauvoo where I was able to visit Sarah Kimball’s home many times. There the first members of what was to become the Relief Society gathered to form a…
Wondering how to wrap big gifts? Wrap those bulky and odd-shaped gifts by sewing up an adorable reusable Santa bag! There’s nothing quite so annoying as trying to figure out how on earth to wrap an oddly shaped item. Trying to wrap a round gift, or a football, or a big and bulky handbag, or…
Are you a busy mom that loves to read but can’t find the time? Try audiobooks and change your life! As an avid reader, I never really understood the allure of audiobooks until very recently. To me, reading out of a book was a sacred activity and somehow listening to it could never be a…
Find gift guides with the perfect gift ideas for everyone on your holiday giving list! Each year I put together as many holiday gift guides as I can. I enjoy putting them together, and often enlist my children to help me out with them since they have a better handle on what kids or teen…