My father is one of the most important people in my life. He hit a milestone birthday this year, turning 60 years old. I wanted to make it a special day, one that perfect for the perfect Dad. My mother, brother and I racked our brains for something…
Summer time, especially in blazing hot Arizona, is the best time for watching a movie at the theater with the whole family. Finding something to watch, that even Dad will enjoy, is sometimes quite a chore. Summer movies for kids are sometimes a bit boring for adults. Don’t worry, there…
I received a set of Produce Keepers in exchange for this post. The opinions expressed are my own. Since we’ve been eating better in my home, I’ve been having trouble finding a way to preserve fruits and vegetables. Sometimes I only use part of a veggie when I…
I find my family being invited to many barbecues and picnics now that Summer has come to call. To me a barbecue isn’t a barbecue without Potato salad. I just love homemade potato salad. Funny enough, I had my first homemade potato salad experience when I joined my…
Summer is a time of sun and hopefully fun. Since last year I was super pregnant and usually nauseous (Arizona is not fun in the Summer when you are prone to morning sickness), my kids spent most of the time at home. That meant they spent most of…
It seems like I’m surrounded by ladies having babies. I guess it’s because my husband’s family is so large, and I know many young couples. I feel like I’ve been to a ton of showers this year and we are only half way through. After attending so many…
I’ve mentioned before that I recently had my 5th child. I’ve always used disposable diapers with all of my kids. When Mischa came along, I noticed that more and more of my friends were cloth diapering their babies. I thought about using them for about a half a…
I have a favorite recipe that I make whenever I need an easy dessert. No Bake Peanut Butter Bars is the recipe I bring to church potlucks, picnics and bake sales. They are extremely easy, but very satisfying. Once after a party, my friend that left early, called…
My home is filled with many little girls. Four little girls to be exact. I have a range of ages, I have an 11 year old (Abby), a 6 year old (Sophie), a 3 year old (Harley), and a 5 month old (Mischa). Because I am surrounded by…