I made my family’s favorite whole wheat tortillas to go along with dinner the other night (along with a few loaves of whole wheat bread on the side) and was shocked when I realized that I had never shared my favorite bread recipe here. I made everyone in the family wait to eat the…
Archives for August 2013
Surviving Zion National Park with Kids
It took me almost 40 years to make my first trip to Zion National Park, and when I finally made it there, I only brought one teenage daughter and my mom. But…we met my old neighbor and friend with 4 of her kids and set out for a day of hiking with our group…
TEACH Documentary: The Impact of Teachers
Thanks to Participant Media for sponsoring this post and for the opportunity to acknowledge the importance of teachers in our children’s lives. All thoughts are my own. I love this quote about influential and inspiring teachers: When I was in Mrs. Smith’s 5th and 6th grade class, I thought that she was the meanest,…
The Best Baked Beans Recipe Ever {Kosher and Quick!}
Compensation was provided by Hebrew National via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Hebrew National. I am in shock that the summer is over…although technically we’re still in that transition stage between school starting (and the end…
Back to School 2013 – First Day of School Pics #WW
The kids headed back to school this Monday, and other than ending the day completely exhausted, they all had a great time. Believe me when I say….I am grateful that school is back in session! In all of the first day of school pics I took, it cracks me up that I didn’t get…
First Day of School with Tony Baloney School Rules
Note: This is a compensated post, but all thoughts, opinions and first day of school stories are my own. Tony Baloney is excited! Today he won’t have to obey Bossy Big Sister Baloney. He won’t have to play with the Bothersome Babies Baloney. Today he is going to school! My kids may not be…
What’s Your Back to School #FirstDayLook?
This post and back to school shopping trip are being compensated by JCPenney through Glam Media, but all thoughts and opinions and dressing room photos are my own. My kids head back to school TODAY. I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. After being on vacation away from most of the family for…
Riding a Rhino Through the Dessert {PSF – Give Me Your Best Shot}
When Necco, my mom and I were in Southern Utah last week, we were able to stay an extra day with my aunt and uncle in St. George. Now a little background – this is the aunt and uncle that used to take me out on their boat during the summers in Lake Tahoe….
I Promise Not to Suffer: A Fool For Love Hikes the Pacific Crest Trail (Giveaway)
Except for that running scene in Forest Gump, I didn’t know there were people (real people?) who hiked, biked, ran and camped across the United States until my husband became fasinated with it. And when I say “across the United States” I mean from one coast to the opposite coast or from the Northernmost…
A Peek at Our Day at Zion National Park #WW
My mom and 14 year old daughter, Necco, met my friend and 4 of her kids at Zion National Park last week for a day of hiking….and sweating. Zion’s is a gorgeous place to visit…but I’m not sure I’d recommend it during the month of August! More pictures and details when I get back…