Our son was one year old the first time we traveled back to South Africa to visit family. After that trip, my husband and I agreed that we would only return to SA again when he was (at least)...
Starting a habit begins as a cobweb and becomes a cable. Good or bad.
Do you have home habits or standards? Maybe you do a load of laundry every day or make sure the kitchen is clean before going to...
Social media is such a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s helped me connect with friends, new and old. I love staying in touch with friends and family and all the funny memes people share. I’ve learned a...
Oh man… there’s no way to start this one off without the anxiety kicking in. Sweaty palms, panicky thoughts… Facing the reality that you have WAY too much stuff can feel overwhelming. Admitting you need help feels bizarre because...
Have you seen those signs in home décor stores that say, “Our Love is Deployment Strong” or “In this house, we do deployments”? I own a sign or two like those. I do not just own those signs because...
Over the past few weeks, I have been trying to expand my recipes and try new ones. (See Part I and Part II in this series for more ideas!) Previously, I set a goal of spending less than $20,...
Growing up, I always loved to collect things - anything from pretty stones to blankets. As an adult, I start one hobby and collect everything I might possibly need for it, only to move on to the next hobby...
Moms need better sleep. No kidding. A good night’s sleep is hard to come by for us. Babies are crying, the dog is barking, a kid has got to go potty, a kid didn’t wake up and needs sheets...
Anyone else feel like January and February there isn’t as much time to read? Which is weird since we are stuck indoors more, the Holidays are over, it's cold, and there is too much sickness everywhere.
February reads are a...
Let’s kick off this Family Meals on a Budget - Breakfast series with some fun recipes that even kids will love. I have a fairly picky child, so some of these recipes are the go-to ones we use often....
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...
