Can you just feel the crispness in the air begin to descend upon us? You know what that means. It's time for FALL! And before you know it… HALLOWEEN! My kiddies are already discussing costumes. I shouldn't make it sound like the talk just started as of late. Nope. They've been talking about it pretty much since taking off the costume after last Halloween. In the mind of a child there's View Post
Frozen Homemade Oreos Recipe From Scratch
Who doesn't love Oreo cookies? At our house they are a must have favorite. But another favorite is the homemade variety. Because homemade is easy to do and shows that extra love. Prepare yourselves because I'm about to share with you the way we do homemade Oreos in the frozen form. So delicious! But first I need to tell you why we freeze 'em! Frozen Homemade Oreos In addition to our love View Post
How To Reupholster Chairs In 7 Easy Steps
A great way to refresh your space is to take something that's old, or doesn't quite go with your new color scheme and update it! Updating is an easy way to change how something feels entirely without spending too much money or time on it. Today I'm going to show you just how easy it is to reupholster chairs. In just 7 easy steps! We bought our dining room set at a garage sale 5 years ago. View Post
Eyelid Basal Cell Carcinoma: Can You See It?
When I was diagnosed with lower eyelid basal cell carcinoma I was shocked. So very shocked. Mostly because the doctor and I had both known about the spot on my lower eyelid for a while. It was just this skin color spot. Nothing to be concerned about. Probably a sebaceous cyst the doctor had said last year. No need to be alarmed. Totally benign. Definitely not cancer… And yet… It was. I View Post
Multigrain Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins
Last summer, I discovered that I had an autoimmune disease that required me to eat a gluten free diet. Sadly, this came almost immediately after I perfected the best whole wheat blueberry muffin recipe ever. And just substituting a flour blend didn't cut it, no matter how hard I wanted it to work. I tried again and again with little success. I was so sad! All I wanted was some dang View Post
Ladybug Birthday Party Cupcakes Recipe
Do you know someone (kiddo or adult) who really likes ladybugs? Need a fun birthday party idea for that person? Look no further than a ladybug themed birthday party. And I have the PERFECT dessert for you to serve with this ladybug birthday party cupcakes recipe! I've been seeing some really dandy summer birthday party ideas everywhere and this one takes the cake. Literally. Or at least takes View Post
How To Make Black Raspberry And Lime Homemade Popsicles
Have you ever heard of a black raspberry? They're amazing! They're not blackberries. Blackberries aren't hallow. Black raspberries are. We went black raspberry picking last week. I finally got around to using them for other than snacking. I made some super yummy black raspberry and lime homemade popsicles. This recipe is easy to make and so delicious. The kids will love the combination of flavors View Post
I Was Dr. Sandra Archer’s Visiting Teacher
I was her visiting teacher and my heart is breaking today for my friend from the past. There's a Utah Ob-Gyn who needs so many prayers. I received earth shattering news late last night and I'm left wondering why certain things happen. Why does devastation have to strike those who are most deserving of only the best? My friend IS most deserving of only the best and I so want her to know that View Post
Easy To Make Golf Cupcakes Recipe For Father’s Day
Do you have your Father's Day cupcakes baked and ready for their big debut tomorrow? What? You FORGOT the cupcakes??? Didn't you know that the dads are all about the sweets? And not just any kind of sweets. They like desserts. Basically any type of dessert is going to be a hit on Father's Day. I mean honestly. Isn't the age old adage the quickest way to a man's heart is through the View Post
How To Survive The New Baby When You Already Have Kids
Having babies is hard. All the mamas know it's true. A lot of adjustments and life to get used to. Having the third baby is harder. We all know that a new baby in the house brings so much joy. The third addition to our household really threw us for the a loop. It's hard but it does eventually get easier. To grow or not to grow? That is the question. Or rather how to survive the new baby when View Post