This Magic the Gathering Tournament Party was a big hit! It was the perfect party for my 13 year old. Gandalf is pretty into Magic the Gathering. What’s Magic? Think Pokemon but more grown up. Or a Dungeons and Dragons card game. He loves taking his deck and playing with kids at school. So when…
May Monthly Menu Ideas
It’s the end of the school year for us here in Arizona. Which is why I need my monthly menu. Life is filled with concerts, recitals, and banquets. Having dinner ideas ready to go is crucial as we finish up school projects and have celebrations. I love using my menu board to help remind me…
24 Reasons I’m Thankful I Joined The Mormon Church
I would love to share 24 reasons why I’m glad I joined the Mormon church. This post is a little personal. But today I’m celebrating when I joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Today marks 24 years since I was baptized. When I was 11 the missionaries came to my home…
8 Ways to Make Birthdays More Meaningful
I love making birthdays meaningful in our family. Kids don’t need a big over the top party. But we can do little things to help them feel special and important to our family. Now you may have noticed that I love planning fun themed birthday parties for my kids. But I do that because it…
Revelation for the Church, Revelation for our Lives Family Night Lesson
I was so thankful for President Nelson’s talk on Revelation for our lives. One of the most important things we can do for our children is to teach them how to receive truth and personal revelation. It’s wonderful for children to trust us as their parents, but even better is when our children can seek…
April Menu Planning
With Easter I’m a little late sharing my monthly menu plan for April. I’m excited for some new recipes this month. If you missed my post about why family dinners matter you can read it here. I feel purpose as I share my dinner menu ideas, trying my best to encourage family dinner time. Roasted…
Mother & Daughter Spa Day
What better way to spend some quality one on one time with your daughter than a mother/daughter spa day? I’ve been painting my daughter’s toes since she was a baby. I was so excited to have a little girl. And my girl is totally girlie! She’s a big fan of Fancy Nancy. You may…
Rainbow Cookie Recipe
Aren’t these Rainbow Cookies beautiful? And they are pretty delicious too. I thought these cookies would be a perfect idea for St. Patrick’s Day this weekend. Our family is a big fan of chocolate chip cookies. And my kids are CRAZY about M&M’s. This cookie would be perfect for a rainbow party or for any…
Why Family Dinners Matter
Is family dinner really that important? I mean, do they really matter? We have so many family responsibilities pulling us in different directions. Is it worth all that effort? I would answer yes. Yes, it may seem like a small part of our day but it can have a big impact on our family. Read…
Creating a Family Mission Statement
Creating a family mission statement can bring unity to your family. When my kids were younger I read Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of the Highly Effective Family. The second habit is beginning with the end in mind. His book encourages families to have a family mission statement. Those of us who have…