Last month we took a trip to Yosemite National Park as a family. After our plans for a campsite failed, we decided to try our first time glamping as a family. This wasn’t our first time going to Yosemite, and it was actually my second time staying at Half Dome Village. However, it was an […]
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10 unique and budget-friendly date night ideas
This unique and budget-friendly date night post originally appeared on Deer & Daisy. It has been edited and updated to share with you today. My husband and I met on a blind date 12 years ago this August. Yes, a blind date led to 11 relatively happy years of marriage (wink, wink) and five crazy […]
it’s great to be eight
Last month in May we celebrated my son’s eighth birthday at LEGOLAND. That was exciting all in itself, but there’s a reason why eighth birthdays are such a big deal in our family. In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that’s when you’ve reached the age of accountability and can be baptized. It was […]
3 Father’s Day gifts that will stand out
Father’s Day is quite literally right around the corner. With less than two weeks left to find the perfect gift that dad will love the pressure is on. And as great as a new tie is, how many neckties does one man need? Then again, if you asked my own father he would probably tell […]
101 things to do this summer
Memorial Day is behind us, my kids are out of school, and it’s the last day of May. In my mind that means that summer is (un)officially here! I love summertime but I know many parents dread the endless whine of–“I’m bored!” If that sounds familiar to you, I’ve compiled a list of 101 things to […]