2016-03-14 15:47
Compensation provided by Snack Pack® via Mode MediaI love Easter. We never really do too much for Easter - sometimes we go and visit my Dad, other years we just stay home...but there is… Read More
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A blog with the motto, "creating, simplifying, inspiring." DIY crafts, recipes, and family life with three young children living in Oregon.
2016-03-12 21:40
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Master Lock. All opinions are 100% mine.Last year I was able to travel to a couple different amazing places: upstate New York for the Wine… Read More
2016-03-07 19:50
Last year Anika attended a summer soccer camp held by Challenger Sports, and this year I think that I will have Noah attend soccer camp. He has fallen in love with soccer and I think he is a… Read More
2016-03-07 05:31
Last Friday we drove up to the Moda Center to see Marvel Universe Live. We took Noah’s best bud with him since he hasn’t had the opportunity to hang out with friends as much as t… Read More
2016-03-06 01:16
The Company of The Wizard of Oz in “Merry Old Land of Oz.” PHOTOGRAPHY: © DANIEL A. SWALECNext week the U.S. Bank Broadway in Portland series is presenting the North America… Read More
2016-03-05 00:46
Last Monday I took the kids to a preview of Zootopia. We don't go see many movies all together because the kids all have such a big age gap (7 years between Anika and Noah) so we don't all f… Read More
2016-03-02 18:35
A couple of months ago I made something that I had never created before -walnut pie. Remember me telling you about all of those hazelnuts we have received from my husband’s coworker? W… Read More
2016-02-29 08:30
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HelloNutchello #CollectiveBiasHappy Leap Day everyone! We had a good low k… Read More
2016-02-25 08:47
Last month for Emma’s birthday she decided to have an overnight trip to the mountain with family instead of a birthday party. She had always wanted to go up into the snow so this year… Read More
2016-02-23 06:37
Happy Monday my friends! I feel as if I have left you hanging for a week - and I guess it’s been nearly that long. I spent half of the week working at my on-call nursing job and I alwa… Read More
2016-02-18 07:13
A few weeks ago I attended an event with AT&T, during which we visited the Portland Auto Show and got to drool over all of the amazing new vehicles and all of their cool features.Up unti… Read More
2016-02-16 05:09
Last weekend we did something that for some might seem a little unusual for Valentine’s weekend - we went as a family to see Monster Jam®.It just so happens to roll into Portland d… Read More
2016-02-14 05:54
I love taking my family to fun events that come to town - it’s a fun way to entertain the kids as well as make fun memories together. Introducing them to a variety of shows and experie… Read More
2016-02-10 17:06
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MangiaTonight #CollectiveBias With everything that has happened this… Read More
2016-02-09 18:07
I will be completely honest with you - in the past I wasn't always good with taking my car in for routine maintenance and checkups, but over the years I've realized how important it is for t… Read More
2016-02-09 07:59
I’ve been writing on here for nearly four years. Most of the time I love to share tips and ideas related to inspiring you to make memories and celebrate life. I write about our life, o… Read More
2016-02-05 00:29
A couple of weeks ago we took my Dad and the kids on an overnight adventure to Mt. Hood for Emma’s 8th birthday. None of us had ever spent much time at the mountain (which probably sou… Read More
2016-02-01 20:05
Have you ever zip lined before? Honestly it wasn’t something that I had given too much thought to until last September. I had heard of people doing it and enjoying it, but it had never… Read More
2016-01-30 04:06
Kung Fu Panda 3 hits theaters today, but my family and I were lucky enough to snag an invitation to a local red carpet premiere a couple of weeks ago and excitedly went to the theater to wat… Read More
2016-01-29 19:41
To all of my local friends – here is an exciting event coming to Portland! We are super excited to go and see the Portland debut of Marvel Universe LIVE!Marvel Universe LIVE! is taking… Read More
2016-01-28 07:33
Last week I posted that Monster Jam was coming back toPortland on February 13th and 14th, and today I want to share a fun giveaway for all of my local readers! I have 4 tickets available for… Read More
2016-01-27 08:35
I love cooking meals for the family, and when we have family staying with us I always try to come up with quick meals that can be easily doubled so that we have plenty of food to go around… Read More
2016-01-25 17:56
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SweetenTheSpread #CollectiveBiasHave you ever thought there was a way you shoul… Read More
2016-01-22 07:59
Last fall while I was in California for a blogging conference (that one time I spent a day in Hollywood) we were lucky enough to venture out to Ventura County, California and spent the day a… Read More
2016-01-20 16:59
This shop has been compensated by Albertsons. All opinions are mine alone. #GameDayMVP #Albertsons #CollectiveBiasWe just got back from a quick overnight trip to Mt. Hood for Emma’s bi… Read More
2016-01-20 16:57
I'm excited to take the kids to see The Monster Jam® next month! The Monster Jam® tour is heading to Portland at the Moda center on February 13th and 14th 2016! The Monster Jam®… Read More
2016-01-15 08:35
Compensation provided by Snack Pack® via Mode MediaJust because school is back in session and the holiday break is behind us (can you believe it’s been a month already?), it doesn… Read More
2016-01-15 07:59
There is something about the number 8 that I like. A lot. I’m not sure if it’s because it’s an even number that just divides nicely, or if it’s because somewhere deep… Read More
2016-01-12 09:10
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #YesYouCAN #CollectiveBiasDo you have plans for the upcoming ‘bi… Read More
2016-01-11 08:11
Memories can and should be made everyday. Making memories and celebrating life doesn’t always mean having to go somewhere elaborate or by spending lots of money. Memories are made by s… Read More
2016-01-08 18:39
One of our favorite quick weekend getaways is heading to the beach. We live about an hour from the Oregon coast, making it easy to drive over for the night or even just for a day trip. One t… Read More
2016-01-07 16:59
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EatlightEatRight #CollectiveBiasWell, we are getting back into the routine of… Read More
2016-01-07 07:45
The Joel Palmer House Snow -you love it, hate it, or are somewhere in between. Here in Oregon the mountains are a top destination place to in the wintertime, but here in the valley we c… Read More
2016-01-04 16:50
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #StartWithJifPowder #CollectiveBiasIt’s the first Monday of 2016… Read More
2016-01-04 09:12
Compensation was provided by ConAgra Foods via Mode MediaNow that the holidays are over I feel like we can all finally sit down and just relax a little. January and February are the months w… Read More
2016-01-03 08:58
Welcome to 2016 my friends! I hope you had a wonderful celebration to ring in the New Year with people that you love. We stayed home as we usually do, ringing in the year with the kids. We k… Read More
2015-12-31 09:24
This year has flown by SO quickly! It always amazes me now that I'm well into adulthood just how fast each year flies by. It makes me want ensure that my kids have as many wonderful childhoo… Read More
2015-12-28 22:19
Last weekend turned out wonderful around here. We’ve literally had three days of no schedules or agendas, where we were able to lounge around in sweatpants, eat too many holiday treats… Read More
2015-12-28 22:04
Pulling Off a Christmas Feast at the Last MinuteMaybe plans fell through and now you’re sitting with your head in your hands, praying for a Christmas miracle. If you just found out you… Read More
2015-12-23 09:02
I have to admit, even though Christmas is a couple of days away, I haven’t felt very joyous lately. It’s not like I’m that I’m not happy or excited to make cookies an… Read More
2015-12-19 10:28
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.Can you believe that Christmas is just a few short days away? This… Read More
2015-12-18 06:48
Metal chairs fill the gymnasium floor. Handmade paintings, decorations, and ornaments line the walls and stage. Lights and additional risers have been brought out. Programs are all printed o… Read More
2015-12-15 18:11
A couple of weekends ago I took the family up to the Northwest Children’s Theater in Portland to see Shrek the Musical. I occasionally contribute online as a reviewer for a local paren… Read More
2015-12-10 18:18
I’ll admit, up until a few years ago I wasn’t familiar with the word charcuterie. After I began blogging I began receiving invitations to food events and slowly I began learning… Read More
2015-12-07 11:01
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Bakeinthefun #CollectiveBiasThis last weekend was...kind of crazy. The kids have bee… Read More
2015-12-04 08:42
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NuttyForTheHolidays #CollectiveBiasYesterday I had multiple events (… Read More
2015-12-02 21:51
This year I fell in love with Broadway performances. From Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, I LOVE LUCY live on stage, The Phantom ofthe Opera, Wicked (and more!) there has always… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
This week has been all about adjustment. After spring break and all of the traveling it's been a slight challenge getting back into the routine...and there's a lot of fun stuff happening thi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere has provided me with compensation for this post about Macy’s. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own.Afte… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Road Trip AttireSpring break is officially over, and school begins again bright and early tomorrow morning. I find myself a creature of habit, living in routine with the kid's schedules - an… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I love having little get together's and family dinners. Unfortunately most of my family lives far apart and we can't routinely have meals together, but in my ideal world, family and friends… Read More
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