Tips for Moms

Sure, Utah offers fantastic skiing and snowboarding during the winter but we also have SO MANY great activities and fun destinations to visit during the summer, too! If you live in, or will be visiting, Utah and need some fun outing suggestions, here are 8 great places to visit this summer with the family: National …

I have a huge case of the Winter Blues. My house is a disaster from the overflow of toys (that my kids don’t need) (or want), things have been rearranged and “put somewhere” due to a tornado, I mean, my toddler, and after watching an episode of Hoarders, I suddenly have the urge to purge. …

The best part about summer pregnancies is summer baby showers! There are so many fun themes that are unique to the activities and warmer weather of summer time. Check out these summer-inspired baby shower ideas. Daisy Party Technically, this one isn’t a baby shower, but I couldn’t resist including this gorgeous daisy-themed party in my …

St. Patrick’s Day falls on a weekend this year, which means it’s a perfect time to get in some quality crafting. Here are ten fun St. Patrick’s Day craft ideas! Rainbow Felt Magnet I love this craft because it’s got life in it past the holiday. Of course, if you don’t think it’s festive enough, …

Valentine’s day is coming up fast! Have you figured out what you want to do for your significant other? For your kids? For yourself? Why not try some Valentine’s Day Tissue Paper Hearts? Something quick and easy, yet fun and creative you could try is a “heart attack!” Don’t worry, I’m talking about the good …

This Valentine’s Day, wouldn’t it be wonderful to hand out small, handmade Valentine’s Day gifts to those you love most? Handmade gifts are always more special and personal, plus, they’re usually way more fun to make. Here are some great gift ideas of things you could make this February 14th! Chocolate Dipped Strawberries There’s no …

If you’ve got a picky eater on your hands, don’t worry- you aren’t alone. Toddlers are notorious for being picky eaters. There are several reasons for this, and this website does a great job of explaining the developmental changes a toddler is going through and how it affects their eating patterns. Here are some great …

Many moons ago, when I worked as a preschool teacher, I took CPR and First Aid certification classes. I found the information helpful and reassuring in case of emergency. I wanted to know how to assist children in my care should the worst happen. Flash forward several years, and now I’m a mom to three …

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so it’s time to get crafty with some Valentine craft ideas. Sure, you can swoop into your local Target the night before Valentine’s Day and pick up a boring box of cards but that is…umm…boring. Why not turn Valentine’s Day cards into a valentine craft with your kids? …

When my military husband and I bought our home in Colorado Springs three years ago, we were childless and spent lots of time outside the house. So, our requirements for our home were pretty simple—a modern look, an office space for me to work out of, and proximity to my husband’s job. We also ended …

There’s already a lot going on in the head of a small child so when a new sibling arrives, it really throws a wrench in your older child’s master plans. The one thing I’ve learned over the years is that not every child is the same– what works for one will most likely not work …

Is organizing a challenge for you? Do you wonder how to organize your life? How to declutter your life? I know it can be for me—especially with a kid. It always feels like I have the best of intentions, but my follow-through is lacking. Let’s explore some how to organize tips that we can try …