the best journey takes you home
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The Best Journey Takes You Home {Printable} (she: Brooke)

ByBrooke

I don’t know about you, but I’m a bit of a home body. Going home after a vacation, going home for the holidays, going home after a long day at school or work. I have yet to find anything that replaces that special, familiar, comforting feeling of returning home. I want my boys to have that same feeling. I cannot wait to see what life has in store for each of them. I know they’ll go out into the world, have many experiences and adventures. But as a mother, I want nothing more than to create an atmosphere in my home that invites them to return again and again.

grilled turkey and pimento cheese sandwich
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Grilled Turkey and Pimento Cheese Sandwich with printable recipe (she: Carmella)

ByCarmella

Hey there! I hope you all are well and enjoying spring where you are. My big kids have just finished up their  two week spring break and this mama is worn out! They keep me busy, but it’s no secret I love having all of my little birds home with me so it’s sad to see them…

Essential New Baby Item ~ Smart Play Yard Mattress Topper!

Essential New Baby Item ~ Smart Play Yard Mattress Topper!

ByRebecca

After collecting all the “must-have” baby items with my first three kids, I didn’t think there was anything left that I needed for baby #4. Boy, was I wrong! The new Smart Play Yard Mattress Topper from MamaDoo Kids is one of those “Why didn’t I think of that?”  and “How have I lived without it?” baby…

Chocolate Drizzled Orange Oatmeal Lace Cookies - almost too pretty to eat!
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Chocolate Drizzled Orange Oatmeal Lace Cookies (she: Christina)

ByChristina Lakey

Think Spring, think delicate sweets, think Chocolate Drizzled Orange Oatmeal Lace Cookies. They’re dainty, delicate, fancy, and did I mention, yummy? You can keep these simple, or go ahead and dress them up with some orange zest (or extract) and chocolate drizzles. This is the ultimate excuse to make a mess in the kitchen for the sake of “art”. Serve these at your next brunch, tea party, or whenever you just want to feel fancy!

It’s Time for General Conference!

It’s Time for General Conference!

ByMariel

Today’s the day! I’m renewing my challenge for you from last year… give it a try. Watch General Conference, with an open mind and heart, and see if you feel inspired. I dare you. I look forward to it so much… probably because life is just too darn stressful, and I need it so much. If you hear something that makes you want to be a better person, email me and tell me all about it!

camping with kids

Camping with Kids ~ My BEST Tips Revealed!

ByLindsay

Hey all! It’s Lindsay from Lindsay Ross Blog. Now that it’s warming up in Utah (well, winter never really happened here this year but don’t get me started on that disappointment) I’m starting to think about our adventures for the summer and warmer weather.

When I talk about camping for us, I’m talking in a tent, no running water, no toilets, out in the wilderness kind of camping. I’m not a big fan of campgrounds. People are too close. It’s too loud. People are too close. You know. We like our space when camping. And peace. And generally we don’t get cell service up there so we don’t get distracted by real life (always a plus in my book). So we make an effort to do full-on camping. Takes quite a bit more prep work, but we think it’s worth it for the experience.

April 2015 Visiting Teaching Message Printable (she: Kiki)
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April 2015 Visiting Teaching Message Printable (she: Kiki)

ByKiki Comin

First of all, let me explain visiting teaching. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, we are in a congregation where we are asked to go and visit certain ladies each month to really get to know them, share a quick message and find out if they have any needs that need to be met. It’s one of the ways we build friendships and help our leaders know any needs that families have. (There would be too many for them to visit them all!) So why do I love printables + visiting teaching? I LOVE putting to paper thoughts and quotes that inspire and uplift me, my family and those around me and visiting teaching has been such a blessing in my life. I have met so many incredible women who have blessed my life through both visiting teaching and being taught as well! I love the thought of leaving a little thought for them to hang up and think about throughout the month.

I’ll Buy You This Awesome Movie!
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I’ll Buy You This Awesome Movie!

ByMariel

So, here’s how it went at my house… I heard Meet the Mormons was in theaters and I was so curious about it. My husband heard it was out, and he was like, ‘Eh, we ARE Mormon, why do we need to see it?’ He had a point. Was there really anything in the movie that we wouldn’t know already, being members our whole life? Needless to say, we never saw it in the theater. Although, I hear it did AWESOME (the #1 film in over 100 locations across the country) and the church just donated $1.8 million dollars of the profits to The Red Cross.

Just this last month, the movie became available for streaming on Amazon. We needed an easy idea for a Family Night, so decided we would pile on the couch, and watch Meet the Mormons together. Me, my grumbling husband, and 6 kids.

Come What May, and Love It ~ Sunday Sunshine #8
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Come What May, and Love It ~ Sunday Sunshine #8

ByMariel

In preparation for the upcoming General Conference, I’ve been sharing one favorite talk from a past conference each Sunday. Last week, I shared the awesome talk about The Tender Mercies of The Lord. This week, I wanted to share Come What May, and Love It, by Joseph B. Wirthlin.

So, I love this talk because there are always going to be ups and downs in our lives. But, just like Elder Wirthlin’s mom would say to him, ‘Come what may, and love it.’ In the talk, he gives several tips on how to feel happier in life… and they’re awesome!

antique window makeover

Antique Window Makeover (she: Kristi)

ByKristi

Antique Window Makeover – making it in the mountainsIn our old home, I had this lovely vintage window hanging over our fireplace. It’s so full of chippy rustic charm and I really love the personality that it injects into the room! Right from the start, I liked the white paint on the front, but I have to admit, I wasn’t exactly fond of the dark green colour on the side and back. Time for a makeover me-thinks!