if there's one things my kids repeatedly ask for for an afternoon snack, it's popcorn. they love it. and who would blame them? it's so much fun to watch the kernels pop, and then to get to eat them with some salt and butter...it's delicious! one afternoon we switched it up with some caramel ...
*UPDATED* april 2014 general conference guide for kids
just a quick note to let you all know that the general conference resources page for kids has been updated for this upcoming april general conference!! there are quite a number of ideas for helping your children stay happily occupied during all 8 hours of conference. i hope you find this resource ...
lds word searches for kids :: free printables for general conference!
if you're looking for some great, quiet LDS activities for your kids for general conference, FHE, or even sacrament meeting, then you have come to the right place! check out these word searches i posted for my kids (and yours) for general conference a while ago. and don't forget to take a look at ...
a year with six sisters’ stuff :: a review & giveaway!!
i'm so happy to offer you a book review & giveaway for the new "a year with six sisters' stuff" cookbook! you might remember i did a post on their first book (which you can find here), and i totally loved it. this new one is just as great. it's a little bit different ...
free printable calendar :: april 2014
i know it's not the same everywhere, but where i live there is currently no snow to be seen, and i've been going outside and running errands in just a long-sleeved shirt, if not a t-shirt! our trees are actually starting to show little tiny buds and i've seen people outside starting to work on their ...
double chocolate cookies
i don't usually have a hankering for chocolate, but when i do i need lots of it! these decadent double chocolate cookies totally take care of that craving. chocolate batter + chocolate chips = chocolate heaven! presenting the super simple ingredients that every baker (and probably ...
homemade asian chicken salad with sesame dressing
i grew up in a pretty multi-cultural area. there were lots of different ethnic restaurants around...egyptian, korean, greek, italian, indian, you name it. there was a particular chinese restaurant that my family really liked and we'd frequently go there for lunch or order take-out for dinner and i ...
money games for kids and melissa and doug giveaway
this post is sponsored by melissa & doug. it contains affiliate links. keep scrolling down to check out the amazing GIVEAWAY at the bottom of this post: $130 worth of toys could be yours for FREE - that's a great way to save your money!! my kids are still pretty young, but they are ...
free printable calendar :: march 2014
i have a feeling march is going to be a lucky month. i'm feeling motivated to work a little harder, and as the quote i have on my fridge says, "the harder you work, the luckier you get." maybe i'm feeling this way because the sun is finally shining after so many grey and gloomy days, or maybe ...
crock pot macaroni & cheese
i know i'm not the only one who loves mac and cheese. i ate it growing up. a lot. my kids love it too. and truth be told...they'll only eat homemade. true story. so while there are times when i don't mind spending more time in the kitchen making a nice creamy cheese sauce, most times i prefer ...