Kevin and I have a goal to go on a hike once a week, we love being back in Utah for the proximity to hiking trails. We are 5 minutes to the base of lots of trailheads. When we lived in Connecticut we still managed to find great trails, they were just a longer drive to get to, which we were willing to do. Our love of the outdoors runs deep for both Kevin and I. Neither of our parents had a lot of money when we were young, so exploring outdoors was a way for our parents to entertain us for free. My mom often worked every Saturday so my dad would load up all 4 of us kids and take us up the ... Read More
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Gift Guide for Kids, Teens, Boys and Girls
I asked my kids to put together their favorite things and what they want for Christmas to share with you! My sister and my nephews weighed in and even my best friend, Laila with girls and boys that are preteen and teen age. Any of these gifts would be a big hit on Christmas! Gift ideas for younger kids and teen girls and teen boys. Hope it helps make gift giving easy this season. GIFT IDEAS FOR KIDS Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza- my kids love this game!SKYJO- Finn loves and plays this game too. It's fun, strategic, and a great learning game!Lite-Brite - don't you remember loving this as a ... Read More
Gift Guide for Her and Him
That time of year to find the perfect gift for those loved ones in your life. I LOVE finding gifts that are unique, and practical. This year I am going to make sure to get everything ordered and done by November, so I can just enjoy December, not worrying about tracking down a package! Today I am sharing my gift guides for Him and Her! GIFT IDEAS FOR HER Premium Cooler Bag- I have this, it was given to me by some of my friends. They filled it with some of my favorite things! We use this cooler ALL THE TIME! Great for the car, beach or a picnic.Plastic Party Cups- Great for someone who ... Read More
Gift Guide for Her
I put together some of my favorite things to give for gifts! And things that I personally own. I am pretty sure if you get things ordered now you will get it in time, but make sure to double check!! Mustard Muffin Tin- Anyone else's muffin tin looking a little shabby?? This comes in two colors, a great gift! Adidas Lux Running Shoe- These are my newest shoes, great for cross-training. Love the thicker laces. I did go up a half size. Maybe put on your Christmas List:) Or if you have an older child! Crocheted Pot Holder- I appreciate a gift like this. Pair it with cookies for a neighbor! I ... Read More
Gift Guides for Kids and Teens
Gift Guide for Teens and Kids! I had my girls and nephews and niece, give me ideas for this Christmas Gift Guide! Also most of these things my kids have or are on their Christmas list this year. Teen Gift Guide- Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker- we have one of these and it gets used often!! We have Sono speakers inside, but we love this one for outside and for the kids to move around if they want to have music while playing. Hydro Flask- my kids are obsessed with water bottles!! I brought one to a gift exchange last year and it was the most popular gift everyone wanted. Mini Waffle Maker- ... Read More
Fajitas on the Blackstone and Gift Guide for the Chef & Baker!
We have been loving our Blackstone, or I should say Kevin has been loving cooking on it and I love whatever he makes! And I am thankful we have less pans to wash! You can cook everything on the Blackstone. We made fajitas the other night, cooked the veggies, tortillas and meat all in one spot! Thought I would share the recipe and a gift guide for the chef or baker! Taco Seasoning Recipe First make your own Taco Seasoning! So easy to make and you know what is in it! We like to put all the spices into one of these jars and shake it up to use for lots of meals! 1/4 cup cumin 1/4 cup ... Read More
Christmas in Kids Bedroom- Finn’s Bunk Room & Girls Share Bedroom
Do you decorate your kids rooms for Christmas? I do! Are you surprised?? I would have LOVED having a mini Christmas tree in my room with magical twinkle lights as a kid. Wouldn't you? Actually I want it as an adult! I have had the same Christmas tree for Finn for 3 years now, from Home Goods (this tree is kind-of similar). All his ornaments are pretty random, collected over the years. I always start with a garland on any tree I decorate, on his tree I did chunky felt ball garland (I have had that for awhile too). This year I added these felt animals, that Finn was thrilled about! ... Read More
Friday Favorites- H&M, Gift Idea and More
I can't tell you how happy I was to come upon our H & M Home when we went to our local Sonos mall on Monday! What a fun surprise and I was a kid in a candy store. I stocked up on some really fun stuff and thought I'd link them here for anyone looking for an affordable refresh! I used a lot of the items I bought on this recent makeover. Also sharing more of my favorites from the week including a way to never lose your car keys- learn from our mistakes!!! Glass Green Vase // Bubble Planter Pot Large // Bubble Planter Small // Gold Frame // Mini ... Read More
Our Vintage Inspired Christmas Tree and Stockings
Our front room was sure fun to decorate this year with my new toy….our electric fireplace. Yes, it is totally a toy to me. I have loved decorating it. And as soon as we hung the mantel I was ready to hang our Christmas stockings even though it was October! We were still able to fit our Christmas Tree in our front room, right next to our fireplace. I have to say it is just the coziest room. Already thinking it will make me sad taking down the Christmas decor because I love the hygee feeling in this room. I am joining Ella Claire Inspired and 15 bloggers to share our Christmas Trees and ... Read More
Friday Favorites starts with Easy Tips to refresh your Christmas Mantel
I recently stopped at my friends home to give her mantle a refresh make it a festive Christmas Mantel. She had some Christmas decor saved that she brought up this year and couldn't believe that she had actually packed it away, held onto it for a YEAR and she did not like any of it! I did a couple of quick changes that I thought I would share today. Also take this as your reminder to evaluate your Christmas Decor BEFORE you pack it away after Christmas. Only keep things you love and would be sad to part with! Let's take a look at her Christmas Mantel BEOFRE I got my hands on it. I do want to ... Read More