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How to Travel with Kids

The number one key to traveling with kids is preparation. We recently traveled across the country with our 3 1/2 year old and during the long hours of flying, I was grateful I had planned ahead. So today I’ve put together a little list, and a few ideas for how to travel with kids! The first thing I did, when preparing for our trip, was get on Pinterest and find any, and all, good ideas for traveling with kids. Among my favorites were coloring and sticker books, stringing Cherrios, and a snack and play travel tray with a flat surface… Read More

White Cranberry Martini (the Perfect Holiday Martini)

Today I’m going to share with you on one of my most favorite holiday martinis! This holiday martini is super easy to make because it only has 3 ingredients. This is a martini that everyone is guaranteed to love! Just look at how pretty it is! The slight sweetness of the white cranberry juice, combined with the tartness of the gin is the perfect combination! Enjoy! Note: white cranberry juice can sometimes be hard to find. I don’t know if you have a Safeway/Vons in your area, but they always carry it! White Cranberry Martini Print Prep time 5… Read More

Gluten Free and Vegan Molasses Cookies

Can you believe Thanksgiving is already this week? I know! It’s crazy! I’m not too stressed about Thanksgiving because my beautiful mother is hosting this year. Love my mom’s cooking and love being together with family. However, I am a little anxious knowing that the most wonderful time of the year is quickly approaching…Christmas! Everything about Christmas makes my heart happy. The decorating, the gift-giving, the music, and celebrating our Savior’s birth. So much joy all around! It’s never too early to start thinking about your holiday baking. I’m sure most of you have your traditional recipes and goodies that… Read More

How to have an Organized Christmas

The holidays are here and with all the fa-la-la-la-la comes presents, big meals, cookie exchanges, Christmas outfits and all the trimmings. Staying in budget and organized for the holidays is tough, but I have a few tricks up my sleeve that I’d like to share with you that has freed up a lithe extra money for me and has kept me organized the whole holiday season. Free up money in your grocery budget. Manipulating your grocery money is something I’ve done for years to be able get a little extra of what I need (and want) during the holidays…. Read More

DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

It’s that time of year again and it’s time to start putting together our Christmas lists and shopping lists for our friends and family. I know shopping can get expensive so today I’m sharing a few DIY Christmas gift ideas that I’ve made for my own friends and family! Making a few of your Christmas gifts is a great way to save money and give your family a gift that will mean so much to them for years to come! Picture blocks Click on the picture for the tutorial I made these picture blocks for my mom and she loved… Read More

How to get rid of Pet Odor

Question: “What is the best way to deal with smell? I’m always afraid I’m going to be one of THOSE houses where you can tell they have animals. Any advice? Also, litter boxes. What is the best way to container odors? I know the litters say “order control”, but yeah, not so much. I try to keep it clean the best I can, but……..” Answer: This is a great question, and something I’ve thought about many times. We all love our animals but I know we all want to have a houses that smells delicious and are refreshing to walk… Read More

Entryway Board and Batten Tutorial

The other day I posted the reveal of my entryway but today I want to give you a quick tutorial of how we got the the board and batten look. I’ll tell you a little secret… we actually didn’t use batten, I just faked it with a lot of Valspar paint+primer. We set out intending to purchase batten {“a thin strip of solid material, typically made from wood, plastic or metal“} but when we went to purchase our supplies I couldn’t find exactly what I was looking for so I decided to fake it. Here’s what we purchased:* 2×2 board*… Read More

Gluten Free Caramel Apple Cake Recipe

It’s beginning to feel a lot like FALL! The rain is falling down. The scarves and boots are coming out. The smell of cinnamon and nutmeg are in the air. It really is the coziest time of the year! One way to keep your house cozy, is to bake, bake, bake. I love to bake in the fall. So many holidays on the way so it’s a great time to try new recipes and bring out the old family favorites. Whether you’re invited to a dinner party with friends or you’re in charge of bringing dessert on Thanksgiving…there is always… Read More