Bertrand Russell once said, “War does not determine who is right only who is left.”
My dad served in the Vietnam War, and as a girl, I loved seeing pictures of him in his uniform. My dad came home...
For many years, I refused to partake in the Elf on the Shelf phenomenon. I like to keep Christmas simple so that we can honor the real meaning of the holiday. Ultimately, keeping the holiday simple never happens. There...
Right now around the world millions of people are celebrating this magical holiday season, hoping to make lasting memories with their loved ones. Some are recreating the more classic traditions, such as trimming a tree and hanging stockings for...
We are barely into December, but chances are us moms already have our list made and checked twice… but sometimes we don’t know what we would like for Christmas! The Idaho Falls Mom Blog contributors put together this list...
A few years ago my kids asked me if we were getting an elf on the shelf. I was feeling overwhelmed by the holidays and so I just flat out told them, "No, because do you know who moves...
You’ve seen the commercials, the pins on Pinterest, and all the gorgeous pictures on Instagram of the perfect Christmas setting. So what do we do? Make ourselves miserable chasing that elusive idea.
Quit Chasing the Perfect Christmas
Let me tell...
We don’t have long-standing family customs and traditions rooted in our heritage. I didn’t grow up in a family where we made a big deal out of holidays. I was jealous of friends who lit candles for Hanakkuh, opened...
What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with some Rainbow Cupcakes! We make rainbow cupcakes topped with cloud frosting together. It may sound daunting but have your kids help and they will love them even more. My youngest...
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...
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...
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...
