The last month of the year is here! I’m always amazed at how quickly it seems to fly by—and this year was no exception. The December visiting teaching message focuses on joy, which is such a perfect message for the month in which we sing Joy to the World as we celebrate our Savior’s birth….
Looking for the perfect gift for the Harry Potter fan in your life? Try one of these unique Harry Potter themed items! We just took the girls to see Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them last week and we all loved it. The girls loved it so much that they chose to see it…
Thank you to Mormon.org and their #LightTheWorld 2016 Christmas campaign for partnering with me on this post! Going Christmas caroling can be an activity used for Day 15: Jesus Worshipped Through Song and So Can You! Make sure to check out our Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide—Find hundreds of gift ideas for EVERYONE on your list! I love…
Want to Disney up your Christmas tree? These fun DIY Mickey Mouse ornaments are the perfect touch! This Christmas we are taking the girls to Disneyland as their big gift. We’ve never been to Disney together as a family—in fact, the last time I was in Disneyland was right after I graduated from high school!…
Play the M&M gratitude game around your Thanksgiving table and focus on your blessings this holiday! When I was growing up, one of our Thanksgiving family traditions was to go around the table during dinner and say what we were grateful for. I have tried to continue that tradition with my own kids in various…
This post is sponsored by Minted—my favorite place to design and order Christmas photo cards. Make sure to check out our Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide—Find hundreds of gift ideas for EVERYONE on your list! Sending and receiving Christmas cards is one of the best things about the holidays. Last week I talked about how to…
One of the most beloved Christmas traditions we have in our home is reading a Christmas book together each night before bed. Even though the girls are getting older and busier during the Christmas season, it’s something we all look forward to. Some of the books we read are absolute favorites and they look forward…
This gluten-free chicken noodle recipe is hearty and delicious—perfect for crisp fall days! One of our very favorite meals at our house is my husband’s chicken noodle soup. He always makes it for our annual Halloween party and our guests absolutely love it. They love it so much that he had to give the recipe…
Every year when it comes time to take the photo for the Christmas card, I sort of dread it. Whether I take the photo myself or hire someone to do photos of the entire family, I know that it will be frustrating for me. I don’t know why it has to be so difficult to…
What are we teaching children by the way behave on social media over politics? Edit November 3, 2020: I wrote this a few days after the 2016 presidential election. Tonight we wait for the results of the 2020 election and the division in our country leading up to this day is astronomical. I still stand…
Find the perfect gift for the soccer player in your life! Last week I went to help in my youngest daughter’s classroom for the Halloween party. During the party, they played a get-to-know you game where everyone had to answer several different questions. I noticed that when the question “What is your favorite sport?” came…
We are taking our girls to Disneyland this year in December as their Christmas gift. We are so excited to finally learn what the big deal is about Disney since this will be our first family trip to visit Mickey! I have asked my good friend MaryFran to serve as Overstuffed’s Disney expert, and I’m…