Every year I make a "mantra" or "theme" that I try to focus more on throughout the year. This year I chose the quote below.  My dad was in the army when I was younger and even after he got out we still moved around quite a bit. With this came pros and cons. One of the pros

The first Christmas after I got married I was shocked to find out everyone did Christmas differently. I thought that everyone wrapped all the presents, I also grew up getting all my gifts from Santa. The great thing about is there is no right or wrong. You get to choose what works for you and your family.  I

Breakfast Casserole is a family favorite over here and our go to for special occasion breakfasts' and even occasional dinner. Breakfast Casserole 1 lb hasbrowns 10 eggs 10 slices of cooked bacon or Sausage 1.5 cups cheese 1 1/4 c. milk 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp pepper  1 3/4 dried mustard Cook hasbrowns as directed  by

The younger ones really do get spoiled. The older ones really do get spoiled too. Sorry middle children. I’m always shocked at parent teacher conferences when they tell me my child is excellent.  Are we talking about the same child? Kids are way cuter when they are good. Sometimes I go ask google a question my 4th grader

Our lives often look like a heartbeat cardiogram.  We are continuously going up, down or sometimes even flat lining. When I’m at my peak I feel like I’m on top of the Empire State building. I’m like a ninja karate chopping through life’s setbacks. I’m singing in the shower and patient with my kids. Life is good. Unfortunately,

My husband and I married young. Life was simple. We had no money. I didn’t know how to cook, unless you count ramen. Ten years ago we didn’t know what we wanted to be in life or how many kids we wanted. We were naive but completely in love. 3 things I didn’t know about my husband when

When is the last time you played hide and go seek? Every night in December we try to make it a little more magical. Some recent things we have done are sing Christmas songs along side of Youtube, read Chritmas stories for bedtime books, play hide and go seek right before bed (my favorite) or play a game.

#lighttheworld Have you seen the hashtag? I have loved seeing everyone’s posts. They inspire me to be better. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and I am participating in the 25 day advent calendar to “light the world”. Here is why I chose to participate. There was a time in

One of the best things about Christmas is the atmosphere. We took a classic deer, added sparkles and a canvas and it instantly became my favorite holiday decor.  Here's what you do! Step 1. Buy a Canvas - Right now at Joanns they are an incredible deal ! I got 7 ( yes, 7!!) 11x14 canvas' for $15!!!