Awesome Cruise Deals in October!

Awesome Cruise Deals in October!

ByMariel

Hey ladies! If you’re itching to go on a cruise, October is the month to book it! My trusty friends at Get Away Today just announced all the latest and greatest from each of the major cruise lines. My husband and I (along with his siblings) are planning on doing our first cruise together this coming January. We went on an Alaskan cruise, just the two of us, earlier this year. And, we’ve done a couple with the kids (our Disney Cruise). So, this will be a first with other couples. We’re way excited! And of course, Get Away Today is helping me put the whole things together, since I’m obsessed with them. They make it super easy!!

october visiting teaching message
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October Visiting Teaching Message (she: Kiki)

ByKiki Comin

Hi everyone, it’s Kiki here, and I’m so happy to be back this month with the October visiting teaching message. As usual, the printable is free, and would accompany a treat or a visit really well. This month the lesson is The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: The Bread of Life. I’m loving all of these reminders of the different roles of Christ and hope you take a minute to read it.

mason jar jack-o-laterns
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Easy Halloween Craft… Mason Jar Jack-O-Lanterns (she: Maria)

ByMaria

Hello Everyone! This is Maria from Shopgirl again, and I’m excited to share a super easy and fun fall craft idea with you today! It’s hard to believe that it’s October already, and that the holiday season is just around the corner! These mason jar jack-o-lanterns would be a fun craft to do with kids, and they would also make for great little Halloween party favor containers if you filled them with candy (and not with a lit candle, obviously!) You can make the design as simple or as intricate as you like, and you can use clear or colored mason jars. Just a couple of minutes and a few craft supplies and you have a fun little fall decoration to put on your window sill or to give away! Read on to see how to make these…

You’re Invited to Watch General Conference!

You’re Invited to Watch General Conference!

ByMariel

Not that you NEED an invitation, but I’m personally inviting you to watch the LDS General Conference this weekend. It is AWESOME, my friends. Really. I look forward to it every year and without fail, I come away wanting to be a better person and feeling a great sense of peace (which I SO need in my life.)

If you don’t know what General Conference is, I wrote all about it last year… come check out the post, the newly released AWESOME song from David Archuleta, and some of my most favorite posts!

fall leaves printable
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Fall Leaves Printable (she: Holly)

ByHolly - Bits of Everything

Hi! I’m Holly from Bits of Everything and I am so ready for Fall! Are you? I’m sharing a fun fall leaves printable today that will add the perfect touch to your Fall decor.
My mom always loved the changing leaves, especially red leaves. Changing leaves will always remind me of her. I loved this quote that is just a good reminder to slow down and enjoy the season. I know… it’s easier said than done. One tradition that we always take the time for is to take a drive up the canyon to see the leaves. I’m excited to do that this coming weekend! It’s one of my favorite traditions I do with my family.

Free Must-Have Holiday Coupons for the Hottest Deals!

Free Must-Have Holiday Coupons for the Hottest Deals!

ByMariel

Hey everyone, YOU WON!! Okay, almost…for 100% darn sure, by the time you’re done with this post. Did you ever think you would win a giveaway?? Me neither. But, awesome news, it’s your lucky day. Myself, and 3 other blogger friends were feeling bummed that all of our readers couldn’t be winners of a giveaway. So, we put our heads together and made it possible for you ALL to win something super amazing and super perfect for the upcoming holidays…

Check it out!!!

Parchment Decorating Bag

Parchment Decorating Bag {Tutorial} (she: Gina)

ByGina Kleinworth

Hi everyone, it’s Gina visiting again from Kleinworth & Co.! Are you excited to be kicking off the Holiday Season? I know that I have a whole lot of baking to do in the next couple months & I’m sure you do too. Which is probably why October 10th is Cake Decoration Day. So to help celebrate that, I thought I would share with you all a cake decorating tutorial today.
You see, my mom was an expert cake decorator & did it professionally for most of her adult life. I grew up watching her & picking up a few things here & there along the way. I so wish I had paid more attention to the finer details because now that I have all her tools I feel like I have so much to learn. There is a lot to know about cake decorating!! One thing I remember her doing ALL THE TIME was creating these Parchment Decorating Bags. When you are piping icing – these simple little disposable bags are the easiest way to draw or write on whatever you are decorating. Because they are small it makes them so much easier to handle. Let me show you just how to make your own.

Toffee Coffee Cake
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Toffee Coffee Cake

ByMariel

I’m a cake girl. Donuts, candy, cookies… I could take or leave. But, cake?? I’m all over it. Banana Cake, Strawberry Cake, Chocolate Cake and Toffee Coffee Cake, baby. This is a simple cake, that’s great served warm with ice cream, or room temp, with a dollop of whipped cream. Have you ever looked up the definition for ‘dollop’? Get this: “a shapeless mass or blob of something.” That kinda sound gross. Definitely does not do justice for the heaven that is whipped cream.

So, this Toffee Coffee Cake recipe comes from Hershey’s. I knew I needed it in my life, the minute I saw it was filled with pieces of Heath Bar. Oh, and then there’s the fact that it’s cake.

Let’s get to it…

10 Favorite Frozen Party Ideas

10 Favorite Frozen Party Ideas (she: Mariah)

ByMariah

I’m sure you’re all just about Frozen-ed out about by now. I know I’m getting there, and I don’t even have little girls! Working on pediatric units, Frozen is all the little girls ever want to watch and it runs on repeat ALL DAY LONG. So the important thing to remember here is that the kids AREN’T sick of Frozen, in fact they’re just the opposite; they want all the Frozen they can get! So without further adieu, here they are, 10 Favorite Frozen Party Ideas… Do it for the kids.

Come check out 10 of my favorite Frozen party ideas!!

Easily Hang a Gallery Wall

How to Easily Hang a Gallery Wall

ByMariel

There’s cause for celebration around here. I finally, FINALLY, got pictures of the kids up on the wall! It only took 8 years. Eight years of taking pictures of the kids, planning on printing and framing them, never doing it, then a year later taking new pictures of the kids, never printing and framing, then a year later… repeat a total of 8 times. Sigh… sometimes there are just more important things in life than a gallery wall, but I must say, I’m super excited to have it up! I love walking in the room, and seeing all my kiddo’s smiling faces up on the wall. I couldn’t think of a more beautiful decoration. I’m so proud to be their mother!

Chicken Feta Spinach Sandwiches with Cucumber Ranch
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Chicken, Feta, Spinach Sandwiches with Cucumber Ranch ~ Soooo Good!

ByMariel

I love swiping recipes from my mom. Seriously, if she makes it and serves it, it’s good. Well, unless it has mayo or onions in it… then, it can’t be good, cause I’m still 5 years old. But, THIS sandwich, folks… one of my faves. In the past, I’ve coerced my mommy to make them for me. But, then I thought of you. And, me. You know, how we share everything? I share my tastiest recipes, you share them on Pinterest and Facebook. It’s a lovely BFF relationship. Blog Friends Forever, that’s us. So, I convinced mom that you need in on this goodness, and she agreed. Heck, you’re already the proud owners of her other recipes: Cookie Cutter Sugar Cookies, Awesome Potato Salad, Chicken Pesto Sandwiches, and Tongan Toast, why not this one too? Add it to your Mariel’s Mom’s Recipe Collection.