Prepare yourself for not just the 5 favorites, but also a whole lot of love because the Mary Poppins musical at The Muny in St. Louis is most definitely my spoonful of sugar. After all I do live, breath and dream all things London so naturally a production of Mary Poppins is one that I...
Here comes Peter Cottontail... Hippity hoppity Easter's on its way! Are you ready for it with candies and desserts? You cannot go wrong with these Easter Bunny cottontail candy truffles. A delicious treat and the perfect recipe for springtime. And so easy to make! Easter Bunny Cottontail Candy Truffles: So Easy To Make! I'm always...
I tried really hard to give Glen Coco his four candy canes at the Mean Girls Musical, but he was nowhere to be found before the show. You go, Glen Coco! Tina Fey's award-winning Mean Girls Musical has arrived in St. Louis and it's one that you do not want to miss out on. Look...
Chocolate candy is something that my family cannot get enough of. We always have it around the house to snack on... until we run out! That is a sad day. It's a good thing that kitchen sink candy clusters are so easy to make. Basically use whatever ingredients you have around the kitchen (with some...
Happy Taco Tuesday! Looking for a delicious recipe for dinner tonight? Instant pot pulled pork tacos are so easy to make and delicious. Your family will want them on other days of the week. Not just Tuesday! Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tacos Are So Easy To Make We are big fans of Taco Tuesday at...
What can I say? A pop it Valentine printable is definitely the most sought after this year. It's the popular card to give on Valentine's Day! Especially if there's a fidget keychain attached to it. So naturally I just had to create some fun printable pop quiz Valentines for my second grader to give out...
Pop Its are everywhere. The bubble popping game craze is upon us Seriously all the rage this year at elementary schools across the country. The fidget toys have become super popular (pun totally intended) for collecting and trading. It's no surprise that pop fidget Valentines are the sought after free printable. A pop it Valentine...
New York City is the big city. So much to see and explore. Years ago I visited the Big Apple for just a couple of days. This time around I did it again for just two days with daughter for her birthday! I've got some tips for seeing all the best of NYC with kids...
Making a list and checking it twice? There are so many favorite holiday toys to choose from in 2021! Favorite Holiday Toys For 2021: Making A List And Checking It Twice Santa Claus is getting ready to come to town. If you are on the hunt for the best and most favorite holiday toys for...
This shop has been compensated by Undeniably Dairy and your local dairy farm families. All opinions are mine alone. #UndeniablyDairy #cheese #supportlocal I love a good recipe. Especially if it's one that is perfect for serving at a family gathering. Potluck Potato Casserole (also known as Take Out Potatoes) is such a recipe! Potluck Potato...
Broadway is finally back in St. Louis and I'm thrilled about it! Pretty Woman The Musical opened earlier this evening and it was so good to be back at The Fabulous Fox Theatre. Broadway Is Back In St. Louis With Pretty Woman The Musical It has been a long year and Back on February 25,...
Sibling matching pajamas are definitely the way to go when taking a ride on the Polar Express for the holidays! There are so many different options to choose from and it's a family favorite for Christmas pictures each year. Sibling Matching Pajamas To Wear On The Polar Express We really enjoy going on the Polar...
Did you know that Joseph Smith completed translating the Book of Mormon in just 65 days?! Quite the feat! These free printable bookmarks with the Book of Mormon reading chart on them will help you to read the entire book in 65 days or less. 65 Day Book of Mormon Reading Chart Free Printable Bookmarks...
Wasn't General Conference so amazing? Since my last set of printables were so popular I knew that I needed to create more October General Conference quote options for you all. But this time as free printable bookmarks! October General Conference Quote Free Printable Bookmarks Did you catch the previous post with the October General Conference...
It's that time of year again! Halloween time but also another spooky season during a pandemic. A DIY jack o lantern pumpkin face mask is so easy to make and perfect for pandemic style. This design is also great for kids to wear to the school Halloween party. Easy DIY Jack O Lantern Pumpkin Face...
Now is the time to immerse yourself in the artwork that is Beyond Van Gogh St. Louis! It's such an amazing exhibit and perfect for the entire family. 5 Reasons To Immerse Yourself In Beyond Van Gogh Baby girl and I truly went beyond Van Gogh at media days. What an experience! The art exhibit...
All aboard! Train or Treat has arrived in the station! St. Louis Union Station that is. The Union Station Halloween train has pulled back into the Lou and there's something for the entire family to experience at this historic St. Louis location. If you are looking for a family Halloween activity in St. Louis then...
General Conference coloring sheets are my favorite way to take notes and I love General Conference quotes. I created these free printable coloring pages to feature some of my favorite quotes from previous Conference years, but the printables are also the perfect way to record new favorite quotes from the current season. General Conference Coloring...
Happy fall y'all! It's like the most wonderful time of the year. Well, next to Christmas. Just don't tell anyone that I said that out loud. It's not really a secret though. I absolutely LOVE all things Halloween. The crispness in the air, pumpkin patch fun, fall decorations, black cats, watching The Great Pumpkin, caramel...
It's that time of year again! General Conference weekend is almost upon us and these free printable General Conference bingo game cards are perfect for your family to enjoy. Free Printable General Conference Bingo Game Cards As a family we look forward to this weekend twice each year. Every 6 months like clock work,...
Ahhh fall. The season crisp evenings spent on the patio around the fire pit and all things s'mores. Looking for a unique s'mores recipe? These s'mores cookies are delicious and easy to make using a boxed cake mix. How To Make S'mores Cookies Using A Yellow Cake Mix Our family loves spending time in the...
Happy National Johnny Appleseed Day! (Thanks to The Reese Triplets for the reminder.) I figured that this would be the perfect time to share the delicious Instant Pot cinnamon apple oatmeal baby food recipe that I made recently. So easy and inexpensive to make! Instant Pot Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Baby Food Recipe I've been cooking...
Happy first day of fall! Iced chocolate brownies are perfect for fall because they literally match the season with their rich brown color. It's a family favorite recipe that is so delicious, easy to make and totally from scratch. You cannot ever go wrong with chocolate frosted brownies. A real crowd pleaser. And what's even...
Losing weight can be such a chore. Believe me when I say that it definitely goes on quicker thank it comes off! For most people it's the snacks that really get them. Rather than potato chips and soda as a snack, try eating some low calorie snack ideas instead. Delicious Low Calorie Snack Ideas Great...
Has peach season passed? Has it really? It has. But if you froze any of your orchard picked peaches then these homemade frozen yogurt popsicles are perfect for right now. And... it's technically not fall yet so frozen yogurt is still totally allowed. {Is frozen yogurt ever not allowed?!} Peaches And Cream Homemade Frozen Yogurt...
I'm all about an easy cherry dump cake recipe. It's a quick way to make dessert when you don't have a lot of time. Instant Pot cherry dump cake is delicious, easy to make and has only 3 ingredients! 3 Ingredient Instant Pot Cherry Dump Cake You really cannot go wrong with a good dump...
The Target car seat trade in event starts NOW!!! What all do you need to know about this fabulous event? I have all the details for you and there's plenty of time to make the most of recycling those old car seats you have at your house. Everything You Need To Know About The Target...
We have a new baby at our house and that's a whole new world when it comes to recipes and dinner time around here. I love making quick and easy meals (especially during the school year) for my family so Instant Pot baby food is also a go to. This free printable cheat sheet will...
It's that time of year again! Well, almost time... for the Target Car Seat Trade In Event! We've been waiting for this moment to recycle our old car seats right here in St. Louis. Now is also the time to get prepared with everything that you need to know before the event starts! What To...
This Halloween at the Farm is updated for Halloween 2021! For the second time ever you will be able to experience a St. Louis cherished destination in a whole new way. The Grant's Farm Halloween drive-thru experience is happening again this year and why you need to go! Grant's Farm Halloween Drive-Thru Experience I've been...
It's back to school time! That means busy, busy, busy at my house. So much to do after school and so little time. A delicious Crockpot cheesy chicken and rice recipe makes dinner prep so much easier. And this one has only SEVEN ingredients so you just might have everything you need to make it...
I just had a birthday earlier this month and now I'm 43! Where does the time seriously go? With age comes the need to protect the skin under the eyes. It's one of the first places to start showing age so finding the right eye cream is definitely a necessity early on. The Right Eye...
Short hair typically is known for easy to style straight. There's just not that added length that you have to work with. Especially if you have thick or curly hair. Making the process even quicker requires hair straighteners that are for short hair. Best Hair Straighteners For Short Hairstyles When I had longer hair it...
Laser hair removal typically ranges in cost from $375 to $400 per session. That adds up fast! IPL laser hair removal doesn't have be expensive and can actually be done at home with devices that are approved for home use. IPL Laser Hair Removal Device DIY At Home Get all the details on how to...
Do you like shopping at Kohl's? Do you like shopping at Sephora? Want to combine the two stores together? Very soon you can shop for your favorite beauty products at Kohl's Sephora from within your own local Kohl's department store! Everything You Need To Know About Sephora At Kohl's I love shopping for beauty products...
A Disneyland Hotel vacation is definitely the way to go for families who love Disney. We loved our vacation there and it's such a great places for the entire family! 5 Reasons To Take A Disneyland Hotel Vacation We didn't go to Disneyland until a few years back. Before that Disney World was our magical...
We might be on a massive road trip, but that didn't stop the fun of attending Sweet Suite at Home with The Toy Insider! Right now is the time of year to learn all about the 2021 toy gift guide items and I was not about to miss out on this opportunity. Especially since, like last...
Summertime is road trip season for many families and we are on a really big one right now! (You can follow along on our travels via my Instagram with the hashtag #smithroadtrip2021. Also, be sure to check out my Instagram stories, too!) This grand adventure of course has some travel games for my kids to...
Tomorrow is a really big day for my family. We are going on a BIG trip (like epic one that's reminiscent of last summer) and I created some road trip bingo printable game cards to take with us. And they are dry erase so reusable over and over again! Free Road Trip Bingo Printable Game...
Such a cute shirt for summer. If you are looking for the perfect Just A Small Town Girl shirt then this is the one. Well, more than one actually. Lots of colors and a couple of styles to choose from! Just A Small Town Girl Shirt For Summer Farm Style I love being from a...
Father's Day is coming up fast. Like only in a matter of days. There's still time to get a great gift. This list covers all the dad types so there's something for every dad on your list. Many are the perfect fit for the hard to buy for dad, too! Last Minute Father's Day Gifts...
Yesterday's infused water recipe (the lavender lemonade recipe) was so wildly popular that I figured I should bring you another delicious patio (or poolside) option today. Kiwi lime infused water is just so delicious and refreshing. The perfect patio drink for all summer long! Kiwi Lime Infused Water Summer Patio Drink Infused waters are a...