staycation ideas for spring break

Make your own waterpark and invite friends.

I know a few of you have already had spring break, but many of you are still (im)patiently waiting like we are. Usually we stick fairly close to home for spring break, but this year we have some fun adventures planned! We’re headed to two destinations, one of which will be brand-new to everyone in […]

cotton candy baptism talk and object lesson

Cotton Candy Baptism talk and object lesson

Our eight year old recently made the decision to be baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Well, she actually made the choice quite awhile ago. The covenant of baptism is not something to be taken lightly. In our religion we believe that a child reaches the age of accountability at eight […]

winter date night ideas

Date nights at home and date nights out.

There’s still officially about a month of winter left. If you need a way to beat the winter blues check out these winter date night ideas. winter date night ideas I know there are lots of readers of this blog who are in different seasons of life. If you’re like me with lots of little […]

The Viv Hotel Anaheim review (formerly Radisson Blu Anaheim)

Bunk beds in the rooms at the family-friendly hotel in Anaheim.

I am so excited to kick off a blog series I’ll be doing this year with my Viv Hotel Anaheim review. We have some Disney trips planned during 2022 and my goal is to try out as many hotels in the area as possible. I tend to stick to my favorite hotels over and over […]

8 ways to show your kids love daily

Reading with your children.

It’s almost February which means that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. I love that Valentine’s Day gives us an excuse to shower those around us with love. Obviously we shouldn’t need an excuse and we should be showing love to others everyday. But let’s be honest, sometimes we all need a little reminder […]