Once upon a time, there was a little boy who couldn't care less about a mischievous elf or more about dinosaurs. He could name every dinosaur and knew obscure facts about each one. He watched the movie Walking with...
I have an alternative to New Years Resolutions for you. Instead of coming up with a (possibly unrealistic) goal, you come up with a Word of the Year. This word will be an overarching theme and guide for the...
Well, here it is again… Hispanic Heritage month and another reminder of just how different I am from my people. Ok, let me back up and start from the beginning….
My name is GiGi, maiden name Dosamantes. I own East...
I know, I know…. It’s October. What am I thinking even THINKING about Christmas cards right now? Just hear me out! Let’s be honest, those cards don’t send themselves. They also don’t address themselves. Oh, and lastly, who even...
Struggling with ideas on what to get your bae for Valentine's day? I thought I would share a couple of things I have gifted throughout the years. Some take a lot of work and others are very simple.
For those...
Each year, my family gets together with my husband's side of the family to celebrate Thanksgiving. My mother-in-law cooks an amazing dinner with all the fixings, everyone brings a dish to share, and there are pies, pies, and more...
The first Valentine's Day that I can remember was when I was in first grade. We made big, heart-shaped Valentine Mailboxes and passed out Valentine's and candy. For some reason, we also had sack lunches with ham and cheese...
The holidays are a magical time where the kids are filled with holiday cheer, the house is decorated with sentiments of the season, families are gathering, and traditions are like the glue that holds the holidays together.
Until it isn’t.
My...
Halloween has always been a favorite holiday of mine. When I was pregnant, I imagined all sorts of ideas for my baby. My oldest was only one month old on her first Halloween, and she had 2 costumes! Ever...
I have enjoyed celebrating random holidays with my kids over the years! Anything that puts a smile on their faces and brings us joy is worth putting effort into. Most of these lesser-known holidays are centered around food which...
In + Around East Idaho
Befriend the Bats
My family had the chance to do Bat Night at the zoo in Idaho Falls this year, something that we had been looking forward...
