One of my favorite things is making traditions with my family. Every Sunday my kids love to get lots of books and then we all pile in my bed to read them. We are big readers and have bookshelves full of children's books. Some of our favorites are from Dr. Seuss. My kids love "Green Eggs and Ham," "The Cat in the Hat," "There's a Wocket in my Pocket," and "Fox in Socks," just to name a few. Every … [Read more...]
Pregnancy Loss: Miscarriage, Ectopic Pregnancy, and Healing After Feeling Broken
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I have gone back and forth about being vulnerable and sharing my story of feeling absolutely broken from my multiple pregnancy losses this past year. I think when we share the things that make us broken we connect with others and learn their broken stories. We can lift each other up, mourn, and comfort one another with our stories. Then the healing can really begin. October is also national … [Read more...]
A Family Favorite Breakfast: Monkey Bread Recipe
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There are a few recipes that I have really strong memories of. The ones that I made with my mom or grandmother, and had me and my siblings running to the kitchen begging to help with the next step. Those are the recipes that I really treasure now as a mom and that I love making them with my kids. Monkey Bread was always a special treat and my favorite breakfast as a young girl. We usually made … [Read more...]
Perfect and Delicious 1 Hour Cinnamon Rolls With Maple Frosting Recipe
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The trees are changing colors and the temperatures have drastically dropped the past few days. I busted out my slippers, electric blanket, and all of my Halloween decor. I absolutely love Fall and to celebrate I wanted to bake! One of my favorite Fall treats to bake is warm, sweet, and slightly gooey cinnamon rolls. I love eating them as a special breakfast with my family or enjoying one while I'm … [Read more...]
Quick and Simple Bunny Cake! Perfect For A Bunny Birthday or Easter!
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Halli turned two years old last weekend! I swear each year seems to go by faster and my kids are suddenly a year older. One of my family's birthday traditions is that I make my kid's birthday cakes, like this years bunny cake. I make old school cut up cakes just like I had when I was a kid. Nothing fancy, just yummy cake, and regular delicious frosting. I really look forward to making their cakes. … [Read more...]
Make Bunny Bum Pancakes For Your Easter Breakfast!
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Easter is by far one of my favorite holidays. It might even beat Christmas as my favorite holiday. I really love the time I spend with my family, and remembering our Savior. I brought Halli home from the hospital on Easter Sunday. Easter is a really special holiday for me. I also really love all the Easter candy and all the cute Easter decorations. One my favorite Easter family traditions are that … [Read more...]
Winter Milestone’s with Babies ‘R’ Us & Great New Deals! {Plus Babies ‘R’ Us Prize Pack Giveaway!}
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of P&G, and Babies "R" Us. All opinions are 100% mine. We have had such a fun winter! We celebrated Christmas, and my kids were able to play in the snow for the first time. We also had a few more "first" milestones this winter. We took the whole family to ride the Polar Express and a few weeks ago we had just a Mommy, Daddy date with Hayden to … [Read more...]
Healthy Banana Oatmeal Peanut Butter Muffins {#Recipe}
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Hayden just started Kindergarten this year and he loves it! It was an emotional roller coaster for both Halli and I to have him gone at school, but now we have finally adjusted. When Hayden gets home from school he immediately asks for a snack. He is always starving and wants to eat everything in sight. But dinner isn't too far off, and I don't want him filling up on garbage. So cue these … [Read more...]
Ice Cream Cone First Birthday Cake
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March was a crazy month for my family. My husband started a new job, we sold our house, had a huge move, it was my husbands birthday, and then Halli's first birthday! I felt so guilty trying to plan her birthday party with all the chaos going on. I wanted to have a "pinterest worthy" party. Darn you pinterest! It can be so inspiring, but also super depressing. I quickly checked myself back … [Read more...]
