Using tissue paper to decorate and it’s not the right color? No problem. You can Dye Tissue paper. I saw these adorable tissue paper flowers from Martha Stewart and thought they would be perfect for my Mint to Be shower! But I really wanted something coral and the colors weren’t right. Then I remembered I…
Breakfast in Bed Ideas
Breakfast in bed is a tradition in our home on Father’s Day. My sweetheart works hard for our family all year long. My kids love bringing him breakfast in bed. Today I am sharing a fun tray I found at a local thrift store and how I spruced it up in time for Father’s Day….
Grandma Jeans Famous CreamPuff Recipe
Grandma Jean’s Cream Puff recipe is famous in the Huntington Beach area. Grandma Jean makes the best Cream Puffs. If you are lucky enough to see them in a wedding dessert table you better grab one quick or they will be gone. For those of you who may not know Grandma Jean she is…
Mint To Be Baby Shower Ideas
This miracle baby we were celebrating was “Mint to be”! Honestly I love any chance to get together and celebrate! But when my dear friend found out she was expecting I was beyond thrilled for her. She had shared long ago that the doctors have told her she wouldn’t be able to have any more…
Talking to our Kids about Sex
One of the most important things we can do as parents is to talk to our kids about sex. Sex is an important part of life. Having open and honest communications about sexual intimacy will bless our children for the rest of their lives. Having an appreciation for the human body and a healthy understanding…
Summer Dinner Ideas
I don’t know about you but summer dinner ideas need to be easy. I suppose it would make sense during the busy seasons of the year I would aim for easy meal prep. But summer we are too busy having fun. Who wants to get out of the pool early to make dinner? Not me. With…
65 Summer Ideas for Family Fun
Summer is here! My favorite season of the year. There are so many summer ideas for family fun. It’s the perfect time of the year to have family fun. I am blessed that I just work part time. I relish this time of year when we can swim and read and stay up late. No…
Family Night Lesson: Choices- Thomas S. Monson
General Conference is the perfect place to find topics for our family night lessons. The talk Choices by President Thomas S. Monson was filled wonderful messages. I was able to put this family night together fairly quickly. We read the words of our prophet and had a quick discussion. Opening Prayer: by invitation Opening Song:…
Harry Potter Birthday Party Ideas
I can’t tell you how long I have been looking forward to our Harry Potter Birthday Party. For years I have been pinning and planning this important event. You may know how much our family loves Harry Potter from past posts. I have been planning on my children celebrating their 11th birthday Harry Potter Style,…
Oreo Truffles
Oreo Truffles are pretty amazing. Seriously they are delicious. And super easy to make. You may not know this but I LOVE Oreo’s! My favorite non-homemade cookie. And these truffles look and taste impressive without that much effort. And after my crazy month of birthdays, moving, concerts, and more birthdays, I needed something simple. One…