Family Olympics is one of our favorite traditions! It’s not so much about winning, but the joy of doing something together. Plus we like to invite other cool families to join us in the excitement. And my kids love hanging out with their family and their friends. We held out first Family Olympic Event in…
DIY 3 Broomsticks Mug From Harry Potter
I am so super excited to share my DIY 3 Broomsticks Mug Tutorial with you today. And even more excited to be part of Rae Gun Ramblings Harry Potter Series. I first found her blog when I saw a pin for this adorable number years ago! In the past I have poured over the Harry…
Breakfast Burritos: Easy Dinner Idea
Breakfast Burritos is seriously one of my favorite dinner ideas. I love them at breakfast too! But usually I just scramble some eggs and throw in some bacon bits. But when I make them for dinner I love to fry up some potatoes (or use leftover roasted potatoes from the night before) and bake some…
DIY Platform 9 3/4 Sign Tutorial
Want to make your own DIY Platform 9 3/4 sign??? It’s easy. I am so happy with how my Hogwarts Express sign turned out. Last spring I threw my 11 year old son a Harry Potter Party. The kids (and adults) loved my sign. It was probably my favorite decoration. And it’s still happily hanging…
Cookie Butter Rice Krispie Treats
You may wonder where I got the idea for Cookie Butter Rice Krispie Treats. I was thinking about how much I love the Cookie Butter from Trader Joe’s. And trying to find ways to enjoy this amazing cookie spread. Now if you haven’t tried Cookie Butter yet, feel free to drive to Trader Joe’s right…
Thrift Store Table Makeover
I love going to Thrift Stores!!! It’s kind of my favorite. And with our new home I still to find some things we need. We recently bought a house with a loft. And it’s one of my favorite things about our place. No more toys in the bedrooms. This really helps keep the rooms clean….
July Monthly Dinner Menu
Sharing another dinner menu to help encourage families to eat dinner as a family. With my children home during the summer I even had them help me make our menu. I love planning my dinner menus for the month. It’s just a little extra work that saves so much time. More time for family game…
Summer Reading Suggestions
One of my favorite things about summer is catching up on my reading. And I am here to share my summer reading suggestions. I don’t know about you, but lack of schedule makes reading a higher priority. And if you remember my 2016 Goals I want to read at least 30 books this year. Finding…
Easy Pasta Salad Recipe
I love eating Pasta Salad in the summer! This Pasta Salad recipe is such an easy one. You can make it ahead of time which is perfect for busy moms. And my kids love it! This is my mom’s recipe and it’s my favorite! I’m not a big fan of heavy sauces. And I love how…
When Two or Three are Gathered FHE Lesson
I always love when President Eyring speaks at General Conference. This talk “When Two or Three are Gathered” really helped me feel the spirit. I knew I wanted to use this for a Family Night Lesson. Opening Prayer: by invitation Opening Song: Faith Lesson: President Eyring teaches us the when we gather, even in small…