A week ago we took our annual National Park trip and this time it was to Crater Lake NP. We knew that because of reservation issues we wouldn’t be able to stay in the park this time. So we decided to just go for the day and turn our National Park trip into a fun […]
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last minute Father’s Day gifts that won’t break the bank
Can I be honest with you? My husband’s birthday was April 30 and I really dropped the ball. We had just moved a few days earlier and everything I tried to think of was just too complicated to pull off amidst a move. I told myself it was okay because I’d make up for it […]
productive morning secrets to success
Awhile ago I shared my secret about how I don’t feel busy, even though I have five kids. If you’re a new reader and didn’t realize I had five kids… yeah, my life is a little bananas. I don’t want to put up this false front that I have everything in my life completely together […]
the best California Six Flags park for your family
Fun fact–California and Texas are the only states that have more than one Six Flags park. I actually talked about this awhile ago on my Instagram Stories. Our family has been to both California parks and one of the Texas parks. I’ve always enjoyed exploring theme parks in different locations (Disney parks, Universal Studios…) because […]
general conference traditions and preparations
This weekend is the 189th Annual Session of General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For those not of the LDS faith this is an opportunity we have twice a year to listen to modern day prophets and apostles. All members of our church spend this weekend differently and enjoy different […]