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This unique and budget-friendly date night post originally appeared on Deer & Daisy. It has been edited and updated to share with you today. My husband and I met on a blind date 12 years ago this August. Yes, a blind date led to 11 relatively happy years of marriage (wink, wink) and five crazy… Continue reading 10 unique and budget-friendly date night ideas
Last month in May we celebrated my son’s eighth birthday at LEGOLAND. That was exciting all in itself, but there’s a reason why eighth birthdays are such a big deal in our family. In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that’s when you’ve reached the age of accountability and can be baptized. It was… Continue reading it’s great to be eight
Father’s Day is quite literally right around the corner. With less than two weeks left to find the perfect gift that dad will love the pressure is on. And as great as a new tie is, how many neckties does one man need? Then again, if you asked my own father he would probably tell… Continue reading 3 Father’s Day gifts that will stand out
Memorial Day is behind us, my kids are out of school, and it’s the last day of May. In my mind that means that summer is (un)officially here! I love summertime but I know many parents dread the endless whine of–“I’m bored!” If that sounds familiar to you, I’ve compiled a list of 101 things to… Continue reading 101 things to do this summer
As a busy mom with five kids under the age of eight I know how important photography is. Being able to capture a memory as quickly as possible is hard when you’re chasing after little ones. Add that I’m a blogger and it’s essential that I’m able to take decent pictures wherever I am with… Continue reading getting the perfect shot every time
