After the loss of my pet, my mother taught me some precious truths about life and faith. She explained to me that our Heavenly Father is aware of all of his creatures here on earth – (See Matthew 10:29). She explained that He knew when every one of them died and that He cared. She went on to tell me that she believed that life didn’t end with death here on earth, that life carried on in heaven and that it was a much happier place.
Archives for July 2016
Glowing Halloween Costumes – Transform an Existing Dress! (she: Adelle)
Glowing Halloween Costumes are a great way to add a little extra safety to a spooky night! It might sound scary, but now is the perfect time to start booking your Halloween Time Disneyland vacation! So to get you in the spooky mood, we have are showing you our Glowing Halloween Costume tutorial to transform a princess dress. Of course, this would be perfect for your regular Halloween activities, but probably even more amazing worn at Disneyland’s Halloween Time.
Ocean Jello Dessert – Create a Splash at Your Next Summer Party! (she: Sierra)
Can you believe summer is coming to an end soon? I’m just not ready! ? I’m sharing this super fun ocean JELLO dessert for you today so you can savor the last month of summer a little longer. It’s an adaptation of one of my favorite jello pretzel dessert recipes that I know you and your kids will love!
I’m a Birth Mother & This is My Story (she: Hanna)
My name is Hanna, I’m a birth mom, and this is my story. I hope that by sharing my story, others will see that adoption can be a wonderful thing! It’s beautiful and amazing and it truly is about a mother’s ultimate love for her child.
17 Pioneer Day Activities & Crafts for Kids (she: Mariah)
If you’re looking for Pioneer Day Activities, then look no more! Mariah has created a roundup of things to do, including crafts and snacks. Pioneer Day is a holiday to celebrate the arrival of Mormon (LDS) Pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. It’s a great time of year in Utah, and now you won’t have to miss out on any of the fun even if you’re out of state!
Omelet-Style Breakfast Sandwiches (she: Leesh & Lu)
Hey all! Leesh & Lu here. I guess it might be a stretch to really call this a recipe, so let’s just call it dinner (or breakfast!) inspiration. This is one meal I will never tire of. I ate it at least 4x per week for 2+ years and always looked forward to it. You can customize the ingredients any way you’d like, and even try your hand at making your own english muffins some time!
Practicing Rhyming with a Pirate Treasure Hunt! (she: Jessie)
Lately, we’ve been all about practicing rhyming at our house. Ever since my preschooler started to get the hang of what it is, she constantly wants to rhyme. So I thought it might be fun to put her rhyming skills to work with a Pirate Treasure Hunt. Today I’m sharing all the details of what I did for our treasure hunt, including a printable with all of my piratey clues.
Time Capsule – Summer in a Jar (She: Colette)
A Time Capsule is a great way to teach kids about documenting important events in their lives. Colette has created a printable so you and the kids can make time capsules in a jar this summer with a clean, clear (and cute!) label.
Unplugged: Why It’s Important to Make Time Stand Still (he: Dan)
I calculate that it has been 7 years since I have been truly “off the grid” for longer than 24 hours. Even when I went to Italy with my wife 4 years ago, I would check my inbox at least twice a day to make certain I wasn’t getting too behind with work. Sadly, there are just truly too few places left in the world where we are no longer easily connected to our electronic lives.
My status of being constantly “plugged in” changed this last week. My father in law, after many years of trying, was finally able to convince our family to find a break in our schedule – not an easy task – to accompany him on a backpack trip into the Uintah Mountains. So we took a 3 day, 2 night venture out into the wilderness. To a place where electronic service of any kind was unavailable. There was a sense of satisfaction when I put my vacation response on my email settings as not having any access to my phone or email during my time away.
Scripture Verses for Travel – Free Printable for Studying (she: Rachel)
Summer means travel! Even if you’re not going on a big vacation, you’re probably road-tripping for a family reunion or taking off for an afternoon at the mountains or the beach. Getting out of the routine can be invigorating, but sometimes these trips can disconnect us from the small habits that keep us close to the Spirit! Traveling can mean we miss church services, daily scripture study, or regular prayers. With this in mind, I created printables of eight travel related scriptures verses to help keep you and your family a little more connected to Him during the summer travel season.
5 Fastpass Strategies For Your Disneyland Vacation (she: Kimberly)
Hey Everyone, it’s Kimberly with Packed with Fun, the official blog for Get Away Today. One of my very favorite places to talk about is the Disneyland Resort. The past couple of years have been pretty busy for Disneyland with so many new and exciting changes and the Diamond Celebration going on. With more people visiting Disneyland year round and fewer slower times of year to visit, having Fastpass strategies is more important than ever.
Fresh Strawberry Pie (she: Leesh & Lu)
We’re kind of on a strawberry kick lately! And why not, now that they’re in season? This fresh strawberry pie is a cool, easy dessert that’s sure to star at your next barbecue. With only five ingredients it’s also a no-fuss dessert you’ll enjoy making for your loved ones.