New insights into plasma dynamics

The study of plasma physics has entered a transformative era, driven by advanced computational simulations and high-resolution spectroscopic observations. Plasma, often described as the fourth state of matter, constitutes the vast majority of the visible universe, yet its behavior remains remarkably complex. Recent investigations into plasma dynamics have unveiled how charged particles interact through collective […]

Effective family routines for success

Establishing a structured environment is essential for modern families, especially in a vibrant region like Utah County. Balancing work, school, and social commitments requires a clear plan that prioritizes togetherness. When parents implement consistent morning, evening, and weekend schedules, they create a sense of security for their children. This stability allows every family member to […]

Early Childhood Development Stages Explained

This article discusses the key stages of early childhood development. We look at how kids grow in body and mind during these early years. It’s important to know about these stages because the first eight years set the base for a child’s future behaviour and skills. Studies show these early years are crucial in shaping […]

Can Dads Get Postpartum Depression? Insights

It’s a common belief that postpartum depression mainly affects women. However, recent studies show fathers can suffer from it too. In this chat, we’ll cover the topic of dads facing postpartum depression. We’ll look into how becoming a dad can lead to mental health issues. We’ll also discuss what causes it, the symptoms, and how […]

Understanding Authoritarian Parenting Style Dynamics

We’re looking into the authoritarian parenting style, known for its strict rules and low warmth. This introduces our deep dive into how parenting shapes kids and their development. We’ll look at authoritarian parenting and compare it with styles like authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved. Culture and changes in society play big roles in these styles. We […]

Essential Postpartum Needs for Mum – Our Guide

The postpartum period is a big change for new mothers. It can be tough as they start their parenting journey. We want to help mums during this vital time. Our guide looks at key postpartum needs, offering support every step of the way. We’ll talk about the physical and emotional shifts and what supplies are […]

Early Childhood Brain Development Insights

The fascinating world of early childhood brain development is crucial. It greatly affects our thinking and feelings for life. These early years see amazing growth. Studies like the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study show early experiences shape young minds. Knowing how brains develop in these years helps build strong bases for learning and […]

Understanding What Is Early Education

When we think about early education, we’re looking into an important part of growing up. Early childhood education (ECE) meets the learning and care needs of kids up to eight years old. It plays a big role in getting them ready for school. These early years are vital. They build a foundation for kids’ emotional, […]

Postpartum Periods: Timing After Childbirth

The time after childbirth is a phase of major hormonal and bodily changes. Our bodies strive to get back to how they were before pregnancy, yet this happens at its own pace. In this piece, we’ll delve into when to expect the first period post-delivery. We’ll also see how actions such as breastfeeding can affect […]

Postpartum Recovery Time: Heal After Giving Birth

The postpartum period, or postnatal period, is crucial for new mothers. It usually lasts six to eight weeks after childbirth. During this time, women go through a lot of physical and emotional changes. Our bodies work hard to get back to how they were before pregnancy. It’s key to know that healing times after childbirth […]

Exploring Types of Parenting Styles – A Guide

This guide will look at different parenting styles and how they shape child development. It’s key to understand these approaches for our children’s emotional and social growth. We’ll cover the four main styles: authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and neglectful. Each style shows unique ways of handling discipline, warmth, and our expectations for our kids. These methods […]

Understanding Postpartum Depression Symptoms

Postpartum depression is a big worry for new mums. It can greatly affect their well-being and their bonding time with their babies. We’re here to discuss the importance of spotting the signs early. This can help us support mums better. Knowing about these symptoms matters to everyone: mothers, families, and health workers. Early recognition can […]

Small gifts big mood lift

In a world that often overwhelms us with its demands and unpredictability, small, thoughtful surprises can shine through like beams of light. These seemingly minor gestures—whether it’s a handwritten note, a spontaneous compliment, or a cup of coffee handed over without reason—carry a disproportionately large emotional impact. The psychology behind this is simple: the human […]

Emotional games for the evening

Evenings at home no longer need to be dominated by television screens or predictable board games ruled by the luck of a dice roll. Increasingly, families and groups of friends are turning to experiences that spark real emotional engagement and meaningful connection. These are games and activities that prioritize spontaneity, storytelling, laughter, empathy, and sometimes […]

Utah County Mom: Planning my Cherry Hill Adventure

I’ve been spending all morning planning the rest of my summer, trying to fit in all our “summer bucket list” items, including our first trip as a fam…

Utah County Mom: Blue Lemon – Review and GIVEAWAY

Do you want to WIN one of TWO $25 gift cards to Blue Lemon so you can have the fun date night we did?!?! To enter, just comment on my posts on Instag…

Utah County Mom: Beginner’s guide to reupholstering a sectional sofa

I happened to be browsing my local online classifieds when someone posted a FREE sectional. FREE!!! The only problem is it was made of this pleather …

Utah County Mom: Mangia Pizzeria in Draper and GIVEAWAY

Last week, after we went to the aquarium in Draper, we met some friends at Mangia Pizzeria in Draper for dinner. The owners and staff were so nice an…

Utah County Mom: Black and White Bunco theme with FREE printables

Does anyone else play Bunco? Our Bunco group has over 20 girls in it and we love it. If you’ve never heard of Bunco, you should look into it! It’s an…

Utah County Mom: Beginner’s guide to reupholstering a sectional sofa: STEP ONE

STEP ONE: CHOOSE THE FABRIC (finished couch) After I had my sectional, I raced to Joann’s and looked at all of the upholstery fabrics. My heart sank …

Utah County Mom: Beginner’s guide to reupholstering a sectional sofa: STEP FOUR

Beginner’s guide to reupholstering a sectional sofa: STEP FOUR – the cushions Every cushion is going to be different so I’m not going to go through m…

Utah County Mom: Beginner’s guide to reupholstering a sectional sofa: STEP THREE

Beginner’s guide to reupholstering a sectional sofa: STEP THREE – REUPHOLSTERING This is going to more of a general tutorial because every couch is d…

Utah County Mom: Beginner’s guide to reupholstering a sectional sofa: STEP TWO

STEP TWO: CUT APART YOUR SOFA My top cushions are removable and separate from the couch but my bottom cushions aren’t. It was easy to unzip the top c…

Utah County Mom: Stay at home date – Fancy cheeses and cheesy movie

For our last stay-at-home date night, I bought a bunch of fancy cheeses and we watched a cheesy romantic movie. All of these cheeses were from differ…

Utah County Mom: Mad Greens at Traverse Mountain is now open! (and GIVEAWAY)

GIVEAWAY – Do you want to WIN a $25 gift card so you can try MAD Greens too?!? Just comment on my posts on Instagram or Facebook for your chance to w…

Utah County Mom: Bowl of Heaven (and GIVEAWAY)

Do you want to WIN a $15 gift card to Bowl of Heaven so you can try the acai bowls for yourself? Just comment on Instagram or Facebook for your chanc…

Utah County Mom: The Baked Bear (and GIVEAWAY)

Do you want to WIN a gift certificate to Baked Bear so you can try it out for yourself?!? Just check out my posts on Instagram or Facebook to enter. …

Utah County Mom: Stay at home date idea – Tin Foil Dinners and Doomsday Preppers

We try to have frequent dates to help strengthen our marriage but from time to time we can’t get away and do a stay-at-home date instead after the ki…

Utah County Mom: Stay-at-home date idea: Sushi from Five Sushi Brothers

Do you want to WIN a date night package of 3 rolls, an order of gyoza and two sodas so you can have the romantic stay-at-home dinner we did?!? Just c…

Utah County Mom: “Reisens I Love You” Missionary Care Package

Just in time for Valentines Day! Send your missionary a box full of “Reisens” you love them!

Utah County Mom: Making our marriage stronger through frequent dating

I was a little surprise by the overwhelmingly positive response to my post on the moment we saved my marriage and the six words that started it all. …

Utah County Mom: LG PuriCare Air Purifier from RC Willey – Product Review

I love living in Provo but I hate the inversion in winter. Did you know Provo is in the top 5 cities in the nation for having the dirtiest air, and s…

Utah County Mom: Ice Skating at Peaks Ice Arena

GIVEAWAY: Do you want to WIN 4 SKATING PASSES (INCLUDING SKATE RENTAL) to Peaks Ice Arena so your family can have as much fun as we did yesterday?!? …

Utah County Mom: Ice Castles in Midway (and GIVEAWAY)

Do you want to WIN 2 PASSES TO THE ICE CASTLES so you can have the fun we did?!?! Just enter by commenting on Instagram and/or Facebook. It couldn’t …

Utah County Mom: Gnome hunting at Thanksgiving Point Museum of Ancient Life

Have you guys ever looked for the 13 hidden gnomes at the Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point? We tried to do it once with kids but our kids…

Utah County Mom: Spuds – and GIVEAWAY

GIVEAWAY: Let Spuds and Just Another Utah County Mom treat you to your own loaded potato! TWO lucky winners will receive a $10 gift card to spuds! En…

Utah County Mom: Let’s taco bout it – Cafe Rio Teacher gift and printable

I asked three different teachers this year what their favorite teacher gifts have been in years past. Two of the three mentioned Café Rio gift cards,…

Utah County Mom: White Elephant Gift Idea – Photoshopped Firefighter Calendar

Looking for a great white elephant gift? I’ve been giggling about the one I did for my husband’s work party all week. Basically I Facebook stalked th…

Utah County Mom: The North Pole at Seven Peaks – and GIVEAWAY!!!

Seven Peaks and Just Another Utah County Mom are giving away 4 pass of all passes, 4 season tube rentals and 1 season parking pass! Enter by commenti…

Utah County Mom: The moment we saved my marriage and the 6 words that started it all

DISCLAIMER: It’s kind of scary putting something this personal, vulnerable and intimate on a blog like this. Please, please, be kind. We call this pi…

Utah County Mom: Sweeto Burrito – and GIVEAWAY!!!

Do you want to WIN one of two $20 gift cards to Sweeto Burrito so you can have the fun outing we did this week?!?! To enter, just comment on my posts…

Utah County Mom: Snowflakes of Service

A few snowflakes are starting to appear! I got this great idea to help my kids visualize our service as we help #lighttheworld this month from my bri…

Utah County Mom: Salted Caramel and Chocolate Pretzel Bark

I’m a huge fan of caramel and pretzels together so I look forward to making this every holiday season. In fact, my sister in law just sent me a serie…

Utah County Mom: Rudolph pancakes

Rudolph pancakes for breakfast today!

Utah County Mom: Riced – and GIVEAWAY!!!

GIVEAWAY!!! Let Riced and Just Another Utah County Mom treat you to lunch. Enter on Facebook or Instagram to win ONE OF TWO $15 gift certificates! Gi…

Utah County Mom: Redbox Neighbor Gift with FREE Printable

I love this neighbor gift idea because it’s so easy and relatively inexpensive. Just go here and buy some red box 1-night rental codes for your frien…

Utah County Mom: Polar Express Holiday Lights Family Night

Once a year one of us puts the kids to bed and after they are settled go in and announce it’s time for our ride on the Polar Express! We whisk them a…

Utah County Mom: Play-Doh Christmas gifts for kids – FREE template

Looking for an easy and inexpensive gift your kids can give their friends? Get the FREE template for each of these Play-Doh cutout cards below. I jus…

Utah County Mom: No-Sew Ugly Christmas Light Up Sweaters for Kids

I love these no-sew DIY ugly Christmas sweaters for kids because they’re cute and easy so anyone can make them and my kids love them because they lig…

Utah County Mom: My Grandma’s caramels

My favorite Christmas treat to make would have to be these chewy, soft caramels my grandma used to make. Every year my family begs me to make these a…

Utah County Mom: My baby carrier and the other 2 things I never leave home without – and $50 GIVEAWAY!!!

My husband is a firefighter/paramedic and goes on shift for 48 hours at a time every week so people ask me all the time how I take my three little gi…

Utah County Mom: Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point – is it worth it? (and GIVEAWAY)

GIVEAWAY – Do you and your family want to go to Luminaria so you can have the same magical night together we did?!?!? Thanksgiving Point and Just Ano…

Utah County Mom: Kids Hot Chocolate at Starbucks

Did you know you can get a kids hot chocolate at Starbucks that comes just warm and not hot so they can gulp it down right away and you don’t have to…

Utah County Mom: HuHot – Date night (and GIVEAWAY!!!)

Everybody has been so nice and positive about the post I did earlier this week on saving my marriage. I have had a lot of people reach out to me aski…

Utah County Mom: Hot Cocoa Cookies

I hope you guys aren’t getting sick of my holiday recipes because there are more on the way! I made these hot cocoa cookies for the first time to tak…

Utah County Mom: Homemade Peppermint Patties

Wow your family and friends at your next holiday party with these homemade peppermint patties. These are a staple Christmas treat at my house because…

Utah County Mom: DIY Easy No Sew Christmas Sweater – Fireplace Scene

This sweater is so easy and always a huge hit at our ugly Christmas sweater parties. I just got a shirt from our local thrift store for $3. Then I go…

Utah County Mom: Christmas in Color – and GIVEAWAY

GIVEAWAY: Do you want to win a pass to take your family to see Christmas in Color in either Provo or Kearns? Enter on Facebook or Instagram to win! G…

Utah County Mom: Christmas Countdown Chain

Better late than never, right? We made Christmas countdown chains today because I loved them as a kid and even though we got a late start I couldn’t …

Utah County Mom: CHOM Burger

GIVEAWAY!! Let CHOM Burger and Just Another Utah County Mom treat you to lunch. Enter on Facebook or Instagram to win ONE OF FIVE $10 gift certificat…

Utah County Mom: Chocolate Crinkle Peppermint Cookies

My sisters, mom and I love to do holiday baking together. This is a recipe we tried this year for the first time but loved so much we decided to make…

Utah County Mom: Buffalo Plaid Pillows for under $10

I’ve been swooning over this buffalo plaid print lately and really wanted a couple throw pillows for my bed but the cheapest I could find with an onl…

Utah County Mom: Cardboard box fort with twinkling lights

We made use out of some of our old boxes and lights leftover from Christmas today and made a cardboard box fort. After we taped it together I used a …

Utah County Mom: 12 days of Christmas care package

I’m always looking for easy ideas of how to help my kids serve others in a way they will understand (send them over if you have any!!!) so I was thri…

Utah County Mom: Provo Library Story Time

We love story time at the Provo Library! We try to go once a week. We frequent both “Toddler Time” and “Preschool Time”. Toddler Time is geared towar…

Utah County Mom: 5 love languages for kids

In college I took a class on the 5 love languages for adults and loved it. I use what I learned in my relationships all the time, especially in my ma…

Utah County Mom: 11 reasons I’m obsessed with Maceys Anywhere

GET AN EXTRA 5% OFF YOUR GROCERIES USING MACEYS ANYWHERE! Get 5% off any order of $30 or more by using the coupon code UTAHCOUNTYMOM! Offer valid 11/…

Utah County Mom: Yogurtland in Orem

Enter on Facebook or Instagram for your chance to win one of TWO $10 gift cards to Yogurtland so you can take your family and have as much fun as we …

Utah County Mom: Why I’m more excited than ever to celebrate Thanksgiving this year and what I’m teaching my kids about it

My girls didn’t have school today so during the baby’s nap we made this Mayflower ship out of paper and glue. As I was getting the supplies together …

Utah County Mom: Turkey shaped turkey sandwiches

Celebrating the Thanksgiving season with turkey shaped turkey sandwiches for lunch today.

Utah County Mom: The Tree Room

Tonight was magical. Enter on Facebook or Instagram for your chance to win a gift certificate for dinner for two at the Tree Room so you can have you…

Utah County Mom: Thanksgiving Point Museum of Ancient Life

I took my girls to the Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point today. We love our Thanksgiving Point membership and the Museum of Ancient Life i…

Utah County Mom: Nickel City

We went to Nickel City as a family last night to reward our girls for completing a goal they set last month. I hadn’t been there in a while so I wasn…

Utah County Mom: Neighbor gift ideas – Potpourri bag

My sister, mom and I made these easy potpourri neighbor gifts for just $1.33 per bag! My sister did these last year and said she got so many complime…

Utah County Mom: Kids Very Own Christmas Tree

I’ve always thought every little girl needs a Christmas tree of their own in their room. One of my kids’ favorite traditions is decorating their very…

Utah County Mom: I’m back! Help us celebrate with a $100 gift card to Toys R Us!

Just in time for Christmas shopping!

Utah County Mom: Grinch feast and movie night

One of our favorite traditions is our annual “Grinch dinner” every year. We eat a feast of “rare roast beast” (beef roast), “who hash” (cheesy sour c…

Utah County Mom: Don’t forget to enter our HUGE giveaway!

Just another Utah county mom is back and to celebrate I’m giving away a $100 gift card to Toys R Us – just in time for Black Friday! TO ENTER: You ca…

Utah County Mom: Corn husk art project – Thanksgiving celebrations

If you’re looking for a Thanksgiving craft to do with kids, this is a pretty easy one. Hobby Lobby had candy corn on sale for 31 cents a bag yesterda…

Utah County Mom: Christmas cards on a budget – the easy way!

I picked up my Christmas cards today! Yes…I know it’s only November 12 but it was SO easy and such a good deal I couldn’t resist. Can you believe …

Utah County Mom: Christmas Story Countdown to Christmas

Every year we wrap up all our Christmas books to put in a basket under the tree and then every night the girls get to open one book for their bedtime…

Utah County Mom: Caramel Apple Cider recipe

I found these cute mugs at Target yesterday so I made up a batch of my favorite caramel apple cider. This cider is one of my favorite things to whip …

Utah County Mom: 5-minute Thanksgiving Place Cards

Hobby Lobby has all of their fall décor on sale for 70% off so I picked these tiny pumpkins up for pennies. In just 5 minutes I had an easy place car…

Utah County Mom: Surprise pregnancy reveal AND gender reveal!!

My husband and I are THRILLED to be pregnant with our third child but this time thought it would be fun to keep it a secret from EVERYONE except our …

Utah County Mom: Our summer barbeque and my favorite hot dog recipe

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bar-S Foods. All opinions are 100% mine. One of my favorite things about summer is the food. Okay…

Utah County Mom: New chevron-patterned Listerine

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Listerine for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. My late grandma, who was one of my best fr…

Utah County Mom: Last minute party?

This post brought to you by American Frozen Foods Institute and the Frozen Food Roundtable. All opinions are 100% mine. We had some company stop in u…

Utah County Mom: Frozen is the way to go

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Frozen Foods Institute and the Frozen Food Roundtable. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s …

Utah County Mom: The Power To Choose

This post brought to you by New York Life. All opinions are 100% mine. VIDEO I have been a long-time advocate of the idea that you can be anything yo…

Utah County Mom: Medical Transcribing – FAQ

I have had a lot of people email me about how to get into medical transcription lately (11 people in the last week, in fact). Since a lot of people s…

Utah County Mom: The best thing we ever did to date night

We started something amazing in our marriage. His/her dream date night. I found this article online and immediately fell in love with the idea. It so…

Utah County Mom: Taco night

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sam’s Club. All opinions are 100% mine. Last night we invited my brother and his wife over for a …

Utah County Mom: Smart Shopping

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of White Cloud . All opinions are 100% mine. I’m always on the lookout for a great deal. I do what I…

Utah County Mom: Keeping it real for Mother’s Day

This post brought to you by New York Life. All opinions are 100% mine. VIDEO This video made me tear up a little because the message is so true. No m…

Utah County Mom: Cardiology cookies

I used my favorite sugar cookie recipe to make my husband’s paramedic class some EKG cookies. I even did a couple flat lined. These cookies are amazi…

Utah County Mom: Utah County Preschool

If any of my readers are looking for a great Utah County Preschool, Patchwork Preschool in Provo is awesome. Rebecca let me come sit in for a class t…

Utah County Mom: Nicolitalia Pizzeria (GIVEAWAY) Ends Feb 11

My family took some friends to Nicolitalia Pizzeria recently and I was very pleasantly surprised. This place is amazing! Did you know that Zagat rate…

Utah County Mom: FREE Ice Skating Party this Saturday at Peaks Ice Arena

Comcast is hosting TWO free ice skating parties this Saturday with appearances by gold medalist figure skater Sarah Hughes! This is the perfect opper…

Utah County Mom: Pork Chops with McCormick Spice (and GIVEAWAY!) Ends 10/24.

This post brought to you by McCormick & Company. All opinions are 100% mine. Lately when people ask me how things are going, I usually use a word lik…

Utah County Mom: It’s baby season and I’ve got some Brookside Chocolate to celebrate!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sam’s Club. All opinions are 100% mine. I don’t know what it is, but it sure feels like baby seas…

Utah County Mom: Missionary Care Package: Treat your Trainer

My little brother left the MTC and entered the mission field recently. Right after he wrote home the first time telling us about his area and compani…

Utah County Mom: Holding onto the last bit of summer

This post brought to you by Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine. We are holding onto the last bit of summer at my house before school starts s…

Utah County Mom: Cool off this summer with Fla-Vor-Ice

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jel Sert. All opinions are 100% mine. I love summer. I’ve always loved it. I have memories of goi…

Utah County Mom: Beat the Heat Missionary Package with Crystal Light®

This post brought to you by Dollar General . All opinions are 100% mine. With three of my siblings on missions this summer, we have had a lot of fun …

Utah County Mom: Adventure Time Gunter Garbage Can using Duck Tape® Sheets

This post brought to you by Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine. After many requests, here is the tutorial on how to make the Adventure Time Gunter G…

Utah County Mom: Hawaiian Punch®: Aloha Morning™

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine. What kid doesn’t love Hawaiian Punch®? I remember as …

Utah County Mom: Summer Missionary Care Package

I put together a summer Missionary care package for one of our sibling’s who is serving an LDS mission in Florida. I stuck to a red, white and blue t…

Utah County Mom: Crafting for money

Utah County Mom: Living Planet Aquarium – GIVEAWAY (ENDED)

CONGRATS TO LINDA, JENNA, MARY, HEATHER AND CHELSEA WHO WON THIS GIVEAWAY! We went back to the Living Planet Aquarium this week as a family. Lily lov…

Utah County Mom: It’s HOT outside!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Coca Cola. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s crazy hot outside! We have been having a lot of fun t…

Utah County Mom: “I hope you’re having a ball” MTC Missionary Care Package

My youngest brother entered the MTC last week making it 3 siblings between my husband and me currently serving LDS missions. Between my mom and his f…

Utah County Mom: “Hang in there” Missionary Care Package

My sister only has 6 weeks left of her mission so I sent her a “Hang in there” package filled with monkey and banana themed things. I started off by …

Utah County Mom: EcoFresh Carpet Care: Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

CONGRATS TO JEN FRAME WHO WON THIS GIVEAWAY! Our carpet is 9 years old and definitely shows its wear. I had rented the Rug Doctor carpet cleaners fro…

Utah County Mom: Dream Nursery Reveal: Kate’s room

I spent countless hours planning for and getting Kate’s nursery ready for her arrival. I wanted it to be perfect – my dream nursery – and I couldn’t …

Utah County Mom: Kate’s nursery: DIY Custom mobile

As I got out the mobile I had purchased for Lily’s nursery to set up Kate’s bedding, it occurred to me I could probably strip the fabric and sew my o…

Utah County Mom: Things to do in Utah County with kids this week: June 24 – June 29

Looking for things to do in Utah County, Utah this week? Take a look at all of the fun (and most of the time free) things to do in Utah County! Monda…

Utah County Mom: The secret to getting out slivers pain free

Summer is filled with a lot of barefoot outside fun at our house, and unfortunately some slivers too. Luckily, holding a toddler down while she screa…

Utah County Mom: Strawberry Days

It’s that time of year again! Strawberry Days is going on in Pleasant Grove now through Saturday. I took my girls last night to get strawberries and …

Utah County Mom: Stay hydrated this summer

This post brought to you by Kraft Liquid Enhancers. All opinions are 100% mine. Now that I am nursing it is more important than ever that I stay hydr…

Utah County Mom: Meet Kate

I debated just keeping this post simple, but ultimately decided everyone likes to read a birth story so here you go. My pregnancy was relatively unco…

Utah County Mom: Kate’s nursery: DIY Ruffle Quilt

Kate’s ruffle quilt is what I planned her whole nursery around. However, I will warn you…although I love it, it took a really really long time. If …

Utah County Mom: Kate’s nursery: DIY ruffle crib skirt

I decided to do a simple crib skirt for Kate’s bedding. Elegant and classy. I measured the crib mattress and made a square the same size of cream fab…

Utah County Mom: Kate’s nursery: Framed name over crib

I wanted to add Kate’s name over her crib but wanted to stick with the formal and girly theme I decorated the rest of the room with. First I chose a …

Utah County Mom: DIY Swaddling Blankets

I love buying fabric. I can’t help myself when I find something I like so when I found these cute prints on sale for $2.25 per yard I had to take adv…

Utah County Mom: Adventure Time Bedding – FREE PATTERN!

One year ago I posted the Adventure Time room I put together for our nephews who were staying with us temporarily. I promised a tutorial for the comf…

Utah County Mom: BYU Game Day Outfit

Are you ready for the big BYU game this weekend? Lily is! It’s not too late to make an outfit for your little one. Remember this outfit I made last y…

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Utah County Mom: Live Butterfly Kits

This summer was a busy one, but one of our favorite things we did was getting a Live Butterfly Kit in the mail. Our butterfly kit came with a habitat…

Utah County Mom: Fall Bucket List

I saw this cute bucket list and decided to create a similar one for us. I do well with lists, and am excited to enjoy my favorite season with my favo…

Utah County Mom: Baseball Game

Going to a baseball game was on our summer bucket list, so the first Saturday of summer we took the kids to a BYU baseball game. It was the last game…

Utah County Mom: Provo Library Summer Reading Program

Rules (Borrowed from their website) Each child will be given one Summer Reading Log. If you lose your log, you must start over. Please don’t lose you…

Utah County Mom: Nickel City – Orem

On day 4 of having my two nephews live with me everyone was especially well behaved, so I let them choose the activity for the day. They chose Nickel…

Utah County Mom: One-on-one time

Every kid needs a little bit of one-on-one time once in a while. After a particularly emotional day with the kids, I decided to get a sitter and take…

Utah County Mom: I’m back…

I haven’t blogged in quite a while. I have several good reasons, the details of which I will save for my personal blog. Meet my 2 cute nephews. They …

Utah County Mom: Homemade butter and muffins

For our fun activity on this day we made homemade butter and muffins together. I let them choose the muffin mix when we went grocery shopping togethe…

Utah County Mom: Giant “water bed” outside sensory bag

One of my favorite things about working at my dream job is that I get to do fun things like this with my kids during the day. I saw this idea here an…

Utah County Mom: Adventure Time Boys Room Reveal

When I found out my nephews were going to move in temporarily, I knew I wanted to give them an awesome room to call their own. The boys love the show…

Utah County Mom: Missionary Greenie Package

My sister-in-law recently went to the Missionary Training Center (MTC) in Provo to prepare for her mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter D…

Utah County Mom: 28 minutes of fame – Cricut Mini

Has anyone seen the Cricut Mini infomercial that has been airing for a few months? Catch a glimpse of me and my fire station card table tent? VIDEO H…

Utah County Mom: “Deepest Thanks” thank you card

I saw this thank you card, and decided to recreate it for my card swap night this week. I used the “Life’s a Beach” Cricut cartridge to cut the yello…

Utah County Mom: Missionary Cookies

Pin It My sister-in-law was recently called as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I made a batch of these fun missiona…

Utah County Mom: Cholula Cap Decorating Contest – Winner!

I took 2 weeks off from blogging. Did you notice? It may be crazy for a couple of days while I catch up, but for now here is the winner for the cap d…

Utah County Mom: Cholula Cap Decorating Contest (and giveaway!) – (Ends Dec 23)

Ever tried Cholula? I hadn’t until Cholula sent me 4 of their flavors to try in the mail. I was impressed. Not only is it good on eggs, which I had h…

Utah County Mom: Red Pepper Jelly – With neighbor gift printables

Red pepper jelly is really good along with crackers and cream cheese. I like to make it around Christmas time because sometimes I am overwhelmed by a…

Utah County Mom: Little Women Cross Stitch – Giveaway (ENDED)

I used to cross stitch when I was younger, so I was excited when Kelly’s Needlearts sent me the pattern to this Little Women cross stitch. I can’t wa…

Utah County Mom: The Leonardo in SLC – Review and Giveaway – 2 WINNERS (ENDED)

I have heard about the new museum in SLC called The Leonardo, but had no idea what to expect what I went. I had heard it was unlike any other museum,…

Utah County Mom: El Pollo Loco in Lehi: Review and Giveaway (Ends Dec 21)

Recently, my family tried out El Pollo Loco in Lehi. I was really impressed! It had a fast-food atmosphere, but the food was definitely higher qualit…

Utah County Mom: Crazy Dog T-shirts: Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

Looking for some hilariously funny t-shirts for a last minute Christmas gift? I found some awesome ones at Crazy Dog T shirts! I love this site becau…

Utah County Mom: PlasmaCar – Review and Giveaway – $70 value! (ENDED)

Have you ever heard of PlasmaCar? Disneyfamily.com voted it as the #1 top spring/summer kids essential. These things are awesome! They fit all sizes….

Utah County Mom: Nacho Mama Tees – Review and Giveaway (Ends Dec 28)

I love Nacho Mama Tees because it has so many creative and funny t-shirts to choose from! Check out these that I found on their site. HILARIOUS! Out …

Utah County Mom: Lavish Giveaway (Take 2) – 7 WINNERS! – (ENDED)

Remember how much fun I had going to the new Lavish store in Lehi? Did you miss out on the giveaway here? It’s not too late! Lavish is sponsoring ANO…

Utah County Mom: Homemade Caramels

Pin It Out of all of my Christmas recipes, this is the one people rave about the most. Every time I make these people take them by the handfuls until…

Utah County Mom: Farm Rich – Review and Giveaway – 3 WINNERS! (Ends Dec 17)

We love making snacks to eat during football games in our family. That is one reason I was so excited when Farm Rich let me try one of their deliciou…

Utah County Mom: Epic Dance Classes – Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

A couple of weeks ago, Lily and I went to a Mom & Me dance class at Epic Dance Studios in Provo. Lily loved it. She walked along the beam with the he…

Utah County Mom: Chocolate Peppermint Wonderland Cake with Marshmallow Frosting

Pin It I saw this cake on Pinterest recently and fell in love with the picture. The idea of Marshmallow, chocolate, and peppermint together sounded l…

Utah County Mom: Butler Bag: Review

Lily is old enough now I don’t carry a diaper bag around everywhere I go, but I hadn’t chosen a purse to transition to yet. I needed something big en…

Utah County Mom: Little One Books CD – Review

My little girl loves music! Every morning while she eats her breakfast she asks me to turn on the radio. Some mornings I am still waking up a bit, so…

Utah County Mom: Lily’s nursery

Pin It I hated being pregnant. I was sick, uncomfortable, and passed a kidney stone during my “easy” second trimester. But I loved planning for my ba…

Utah County Mom: Let Them Eat Cake Pops – Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

I love treats that look cool too, so I was excited when a package from Let Them Eat Cake Pops showed up on our door step. Even the packaging was supe…

Utah County Mom: K’NEX Review

Lily was excited when 2 K’NEX kits arrived on our doorstep just for her! She loves playing with blocks and legos, so this was a perfect toy for her. …

Utah County Mom: Jamba Juice All Natural Smoothies – Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

Little known fact about me: I actually met my husband at Jamba Juice. True story. Although I’m sure you are all burning to know all of the super roma…

Utah County Mom: Gobble Wood Craft and GIVEAWAY! (ENDED)

Pin It I picked up a “Gobble” wood craft kit for Thanksgiving at Crafty Wood Cutouts in Orem. It was really easy to do, and only took about 2 hours f…

Utah County Mom: Fall berry garland for railing

I always see garlands on railings for Christmas time, but never fall. I love decorating my house for fall! When I saw these berries at Tai Pan Tradin…

Utah County Mom: DIY Beaded Watch Bands

Pin It I don’t usually wear jewelry, but I think that those beaded watchbands you see around are really cute. It turns out they are incredibly easy t…

Utah County Mom: Crafty Wood Cutouts in Orem

I was so excited to learn about a new craft store that just opened up in Orem! Crafty Wood Cutouts opened just this month, and is the place to go for…

Utah County Mom: Chocolate Dream Triple-Layer Cheesecake

Pin It I made the most delicious cheesecake for Thanksgiving this year. I found the recipe here. It wasn’t super hard, but did take planning ahead. T…

Utah County Mom: Things to do in Utah County with kids this week: November 27 – December 4

Looking for things to do in Utah County, Utah this week? Take a look at all of the fun (and sometimes free) things to do in Utah County! Monday, Nove…

Utah County Mom: Things to do in Utah County with kids this week: November 20-26

Looking for things to do in Utah County, Utah this week? Take a look at all of the fun (and sometimes free) things to do in Utah County! Sunday, Nove…

Utah County Mom: Thanksgiving Fresh Flower Centerpiece

Pin It Are you looking for Thanksgiving centerpiece ideas? I love having a fresh floral arrangement on the table at Thanksgiving, but buying one from…

Utah County Mom: Taylor Andrews in Orem: Review and Giveaway (Ends Nov 25)

Before I knew someone who got a job at Taylor Andrews, I didn’t know this place existed. Once I tried it out, I was hooked! Taylor Andrews is a beaut…

Utah County Mom: Socks 4 Life – Review and Giveaway (Ends Dec 5)

I love cute socks, so I was thrilled when Socks 4 Life sent me 3 pairs of socks to try! Check out these cute argyle knee socks! Could they be any cut…

Utah County Mom: Online shopping anyone?

Before you read this post, please note it is not a sponsored post. Ebates didn’t ask me to blog about this or pay me to advertise for them. I just lo…

Utah County Mom: On a personal note…

I hate being sick! Everyone in our little family caught a little stomach bug, so I spent the week sick or taking care of a sick little girl. Inconsis…

Utah County Mom: A note of thanks on Thanksgiving…

I love Thanksgiving. I love that it makes me sit and really think about all of the things I am thankful for. Every year I write a note of thanks to s…

Utah County Mom: LED Flashlight from Coast Portland – Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

Every Christmas I have the hardest time finding gifts for the guys. Girls are easy to shop for, but I never know what to get the guys I have on my li…

Utah County Mom: Lavish in Lehi

Yesterday I went to a brand new store called Lavish. It’s in Lehi right off the main street exit behind Texas Roadhouse. I am in love. I seriously ma…

Utah County Mom: A journal for your kids

Pin It When Lily was 10 months old, I had a distinct thought that I should start writing down her experiences in a journal. I found a blank journal a…

Utah County Mom: Goodnight Sleep Tight book: Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

When Lily’s quiet book showed up in the mail from Alma’s Designs I had my camera ready, because I knew she would love it! Excuse the blurry picture, …

Utah County Mom: Creative Toyshop – Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

I love toys for kids that let them learn and experience their creative side, and then play with their finished product. That is one of the reasons I …

Utah County Mom: We Do Listen & Howard B. Wigglebottom – Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

I found a great site online for kids called We Do Listen. It’s a non profit organization that posts free illustrated books about Howard B. Wigglebott…

Utah County Mom: Things to do in Utah County with kids this week: November 14-20

Looking for things to do in Utah County, Utah this week? Take a look at all of the fun (and sometimes free) things to do in Utah County! Monday, Nove…

Utah County Mom: Smashburger in Orem: 1/2 priced shakes and Family Night!

I just found out about 2 new promotions they just launched! You can get shakes for 1/2 price every day between 2 and 5. Also, they just launched a ne…

Utah County Mom: Mangroomer – Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

My husband was very excited when he saw the package I left him full of MANGROOMER products. My husband is very meticulous about his hygiene and groom…

Utah County Mom: Lavish Giveaway – 7 Winners! (ENDED)

Remember how much fun I had going to the new Lavish store in Lehi? Do you want to win some awesome Lavish stuff of your own? Lavish has agreed to spo…

Utah County Mom: Illinois Nut & Candy – Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

I’m a sucker for chocolate! That’s one of the reasons I was so excited when a package arrived for me in the mail from Illinois Nut & Candy Co. I rece…

Utah County Mom: Hank Player – Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

I was excited when Hank Player sent me the shirt below to review. I know of a certain 5 year old that is going to be thrilled when he finds it under …

Utah County Mom: HABA Sorting Box Animals: Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

Lily loves to play with shape sorters. There are animals on this one which made it extra fun. Everything was made of wood and very sturdy. Each block…

Utah County Mom: Five Finger Tees – Review

I can’t get enough of the hillarious funny t-shirts I see everywhere. I know of a few boys in my life this would make a great gift for! I was excited…

Utah County Mom: Fire Station Card Table Tent

Pin It We LOVE firefighters in this family! My husband is a firefighter, so my kids love to “dress up like Daddy” and wear their firefighter hats all…

Utah County Mom: Fall leaves wall hanging

Pin It A few years ago, I went back east to see some family and collected some leaves while I was there to remember my trip by. I pressed them in a b…

Utah County Mom: Community Action Services and Food Bank: Community Garden and other helpful programs

Remember how I posted about my amazing experience at Community Action Services’ Family Activity Night earlier this week? If you haven’t had a chance …

Utah County Mom: Community Action Services and Food Bank in Provo

Out of all of things I have featured on my site to do in Utah County, this one has been my favorite so far. To be honest, when Community Action Servi…

Utah County Mom: Christmas doesn’t have to cost a lot for a 1 year old

Pin It Are you shopping for a 1 year old this Christmas? The great thing about tiny kids is that their presents don’t have to cost a lot – even if yo…

Utah County Mom: University Mall Playground in Orem

Lily loves the playground at the University Mall so much that sometimes we go just to play – without any intention of shopping! This is a perfect rai…

Utah County Mom: Things to do in Utah County with kids this week: October 3 – 8, 2011

Family Night on the Farm at Thanksgiving Point 5:00 PM Community & Family Night at Springville Museum of Art 6:00 PM Family night at the pool at Spri…

Utah County Mom: My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking – Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

This is one of those products that as soon as I use I think “why have I gone so many years without knowing this existed?” I love it! It is easy to us…

Utah County Mom: Things to do in Utah County with kids this week: October 17-23

Looking for things to do in Utah County, Utah this week? Take a look at all of the fun things to do in Utah County! Monday, October 17, 2011 Willy Wo…

Utah County Mom: Mimi’s Cafe in Orem

When we showed up at Mimi’s Cafe in Orem last week for breakfast, I was super impressed with how well they cater to kids. This place made it easy to …

Utah County Mom: Jack-o-lantern Grilled Cheese

Looking for a fun Halloween food idea? Make a quick and easy Halloween lunch! Lily loved it. Just cut your grilled cheese into the shape of a Jack-o-…

Utah County Mom: IT cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer – Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

Believe it or not, I only started wearing makeup every day and not just for special occasions about a year ago. Shortly after I had my baby, I felt m…

Utah County Mom: I See Me Personalized Books – Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

Lily loves reading, so she was really excited when we gave her a brand new book with a matching teddy bear! I See Me sent Lily their “A Christmas Bea…

Utah County Mom: Yogurtland in Orem

I LOVE Yogurtland in Orem. I know there are a ton of yogurt and ice cream places popping up, but this one has to be my favorite right now. Make sure …

Utah County Mom: Vitalicious – Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

I was excited when I received my Vitalicious sampler pack in the mail filled with VitaTops and VitaBrownies. I put the box right in my freezer when I…

Utah County Mom: UVU Woodbury Art Museum in Orem

Have you heard about the UVU Woodbury Art Museum in the University Mall? Maybe you have seen it above Nordstrom but haven’t had a chance to stop by? …

Utah County Mom: Toddler Sweater Dress from Old Sweater

I really wanted Lily to have a sweater dress or two for this coming season, but everything I could find in stores was at least $20 which was more tha…

Utah County Mom: Things to do in Utah County with kids this week: October 31 – November 5

Looking for things to do in Utah County, Utah this week? Take a look at all of the fun (and sometimes free) things to do in Utah County! Monday, Octo…

Utah County Mom: Things to do in Utah County with kids this week: October 24-30

Looking for things to do in Utah County, Utah this week? Take a look at all of the fun (and sometimes free)Halloween things to do in Utah County! Mon…

Utah County Mom: Things to do in Utah County with kids this week: October 9-16

Looking for things to do in Utah County, Utah this week? Take a look at all that is going on! Monday, October 10, 2011 Willy Wolverine Corn Maze at U…

Utah County Mom: Snorg Tees: Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

I was super excited when Snorg Tees offered to send me a shirt to review. My husband and I spent at least an hour looking at all of the funny shirts….

Utah County Mom: Smashburger in Orem: Review and Giveaway (Ends Nov 1)

If you’ve never tried Smashburger on University Parkway in Orem, you should! I took my family last week to try it out and was very impressed. My husb…

Utah County Mom: Purple Turtle in Pleasant Grove

The other day Lily and I went with some family to the Purple Turtle in Pleasant Grove. If you haven’t been there, it’s one of those places in Utah Co…

Utah County Mom: Provo Mayor’s blog

Did you know the Provo Mayor John Curtis has a blog? I’ve been reading through all of his posts the last few weeks and have been fascinated by it. I …

Utah County Mom: Pizzeria 712 in Orem

We really like Pizzeria 712 in Orem, but it’s more date-friendly and less kid-friendly. The whole atmosphere is really trendy, with close quarters an…

Utah County Mom: Peacock Feather Headband

Pin It My brother got married recently got married and their wedding had a peacock theme. I made this headband for Lily to wear at the wedding. It wa…

Utah County Mom: Nightmare Before Christmas Party

Pin It I love themed parties! Every year we like to watch the Nightmare Before Christmas as a family. Every party is more fun when it’s themed, so th…

Utah County Mom: Mollys in Provo

Molly’s in Provo is run by Marvellous Catering Company. It’s a great place to eat that is only open for lunch. You get in a buffet-type line and orde…

Utah County Mom: Minky Couture – Review and Giveaway! $65 Value (ENDED)

I love this blanket because it’s very warm and so soft. I’ve never been attached to something like this before, but I find myself taking it to my par…

Utah County Mom: It’s HALLOWEEN time!!!

Pin It Yesterday was our first Halloween party of the season…and the day I finally got around to starting on Lily’s Halloween Costume. Luckily she …

Utah County Mom: Halloween Goodie Bag Tutorial & FREE Pattern

Looking for a quick, easy, Halloween gift idea? These no-sew goodie bags were super easy and took me less than 2 hours to make both. These would be p…

Utah County Mom: Guess what I am going to be for Halloween…

I was having a hard time coming up with what I should be for Halloween this year. We aren’t going to do family themed costumes because my husband alr…

Utah County Mom: Fagor Oval Dutch Oven and Raspberry-Peach Cobbler

I was really excited when Fagor sent me their Oval Dutch Oven to test out. We have a wood burning stove in our house, and I’ve been anxious to get a …

Utah County Mom: DIY Nursery wooden wall letters

Pin It Wooden monogram letters for your nursery are super popular right now, but can be expensive too. Customized letters with cute patterns to hang …

Utah County Mom: Free Customizable Halloween Invitation Printable

This 5×7 free Halloween party template is fully customizable if you have Microsoft Publisher. Download the template HERE and just fill in the details…

Utah County Mom: Chewy Caramel Popcorn

3 c brown sugar1 1/4 c light karo1 can sweetened condensed milk1 cube butter

Utah County Mom: Blender Bottle: Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

I was excited to receive a Blender Bottle and sling to review. My husband tends to be super healthy, and often drinks protein drinks after going to t…

Utah County Mom: Bella & Harry – Review & Giveaway (ENDED)

Lily loves books. We read together for about 45 minutes a day on average. I know it’s great for her intellectual development, so I am happy to encour…

Utah County Mom: My True Nature Bath Products Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

I was really excited when My True Nature offered to send me a sample of their bubble bath and baby shampoo to review on my blog. My True Nature is a …

Utah County Mom: Vitamins Baby – Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

Lily was so excited when a package arrived, and inside was a Blankie Buddy Giraffe just for her! She promptly took it out of the box and put it in he…

Utah County Mom: Utah County Mom was featured on Fresh Living on Channel 2!

Utah County Mom was featured today on Fresh Living on Channel 2! In case you missed it, here is a link to the clip.

Utah County Mom: Things to do in Utah County with kids this week: September 25 – October 1

Utah County Mom: Primary song birthday cards (FREE template)

Looking for an easy, homemade birthday card for kids? I love these Primary song birthday cards! They are easy, and you can’t help but smile when you …

Utah County Mom: Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum Live Animal Show

Lily and I love the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum at BYU. Although I have already done a review of the museum HERE, this time we went to a live a…

Utah County Mom: Mohawk Home Rug – Review and GIVEAWAY for rug up to $150 (ENDED)

I was thrilled when Mohawk Home offered to sponsor a review and giveaway for one of their fabulous rugs. To be honest, I wasn’t really even in the ma…

Utah County Mom: I’m back…

I took a little break at the end of summer to spend some time with my family. Now that summer is over and the cold air is rolling in, I’m back and re…

Utah County Mom: Zoobie Pets – Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

I recently took Lily to pick out her own Zoobie Pet from the Zoobie warehouse in Provo. Have you ever heard of a Zoobie? They are awesome. The start …

Utah County Mom: You can win too…

A little known fact about me…when I got pregnant with Lily I was really sick. I didn’t have the energy to do anything, and it seemed like every tim…

Utah County Mom: Wikki Stix – Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

On my way to Lake Tahoe this summer, we stopped at a restaurant in Carson City where Lily got her first kids meal. In addition to crayons, this resta…

Utah County Mom: Utah Down Syndrome Foundation

Lily has a second cousin, Alea, who has Down syndrome. Alea’s family is hosting a fundraising page for the Utah Down Syndrome Foundation.Alea couldn’…

Utah County Mom: Turkey Pesto Artichoke panini

I made this panini a few weeks ago, and am not exaggerating when I say I have eaten at least 10 of these sandwiches since. I LOVE them! Best panini e…

Utah County Mom: Things to do in Utah County with kids this week: September18 – 24

Looking for something fun to do with your kids in Utah this week? Monday, September 19 Wednesday, September 21 Thursday, September 22 Friday, Septemb…

Utah County Mom: The Sweet Tooth Fairy in Provo – Review and Giveaway (ends Oct 13)

I took Lily on a mommy-daughter date to the Sweet Tooth Fairy last week in East Bay in Provo. Lily was so excited to pick out her own cupcake to take…

Utah County Mom: Studio 5 Appearance on KSL

For those of you who may have missed it… VIDEO A local station featured me on their show Studio 5 last month. They were very complimentary and nice…

Utah County Mom: Singers Company in Provo – 1 month FREE tuition!

Camille Anderson from the Singers Company recently contacted me about an opportunity for young girls in the Provo area. Camille has agreed to give al…

Utah County Mom: Nielson’s Grove Park in Orem

I think Nielson’s Grove Park in Orem is one of the prettiest parks in Utah County. It’s pretty new, big (21.4 acres), and well maintained. Lily and I…

Utah County Mom: Growums Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

I was super excited with Growums offered to send me their Taco Garden to review. I can’t wait to plant my seeds next Spring! Growums Garden Kits come…

Utah County Mom: Chocolate Chip Cheeseball Gift – Free Printable and Recipe

This chocolate chip cheeseball is INCREDIBLE!! It tastes like cheesecake in your mouth. I have yet to meet someone who didn’t rave about it. Serve it…

Utah County Mom: BYU onesie

Football season is here! We love football in our house, so I decided to make Lily a BYU outfit to wear on game days. To make the shirt, I used a whit…

Utah County Mom: BYU LaVell Edwards Stadium Farmer’s Market

This farmers market was smaller than ones I have been to in the past, but it wasn’t as crowded either which I liked. There were a few craft booths, a…

Utah County Mom: AlphaBeasts Review and Giveaway (ENDED)

Lily was thrilled today when a package arrived and inside was an AlphaBeasts plush toy just for her. I was amazed at how soft and cuddly this thing i…

Utah County Mom: Things to do in Utah County with kids this week: August 14-20

There is a ton to do in Utah County this week! Check out my calendar HERE to see everything. There are a bunch of free things. Get some last minute a…

Utah County Mom: S’mores cupcakes

I made s’mores cupcakes recently, and have been asked for the recipe so many times I thought I would post it here. I’m not a huge cupcake fan, but I …

Utah County Mom: Lily’s play kitchen – a DIY wood kitchen for under $100

Pin It My little girl is growing up and I wanted to get her a little kitchen to play with. I had heard of people turning old entertainment centers in…

Utah County Mom: DIY wood kitchen for under $100 – Microwave

To do the microwave for Lily’s pretend kitchen, I used the cabinet that was already in the desk. I took off the cabinet and cut a 7.25″ by 7.25″ squa…

Utah County Mom: DIY wood kitchen for under $100 – Dishwasher

To do the dishwasher I sprayed the front an aluminum color using spray paint. I added “pull” style cabinet hardware for this one. I have the hinges a…

Utah County Mom: Another contest…

Well thanks in part to your voting I won a 4 night stay in Orlando for my magnet board and magnets. I am currently in another contest for my DIY wood…

Utah County Mom: WINNERS…and a personal note

I have been slacking lately on posting! We had family in town for 5 weeks and then I have been working on a HUGE project (which I will post about soo…

Utah County Mom: Update…and 2 winners!!

When I started this blog I promised myself I would never let it get in the way of me being a mom. I haven’t been posting much lately because I’ve bee…

Utah County Mom: DIY wood kitchen for under $100 – Accessories

To make the window for Lily’s pretend kitchen I used an old picture frame and spray painted it black. I took a picture of the view from my actual kit…

Utah County Mom: DIY wood kitchen for under $100 – Oven/Stove

To make the stove for Lily’s pretend kitchen, I started by taping off the area I wanted to be painted above the oven. I painted the stovetop with bla…

Utah County Mom: DIY wood kitchen for under $100 – Sink

To do the sink for Lily’s play kitchen I cut out a hole in the desk using a jigsaw in the shape of the bowl. I put the bowl down inside and glued int…

Utah County Mom: DIY wood kitchen for under $100 – The Kitchen

To start Lily’s play kitchen I took a desk I already had and measured it all. I wrote down all of the measurements so I could make a pattern. I wante…

Utah County Mom: Buster Burger (ends July 18)

Last week I took my family to Buster Burger in South Jordan and we had a great time! I had never been, but we were all very impressed. Even though it…

Utah County Mom: “Girls night” with little girls

A few of Lily’s cousins came to visit this week, so one night we had a “girls night” with all of the girls. We had a tea party, then made bracelets a…

Utah County Mom: Things to do in Utah County with kids this week: June 19-25

Utah County Mom: Things to do in Utah County with kids this week: June 12-18

Utah County Mom: Sonoran

I went and got a sonoran hot dog today from the Provo Farmer’s market and it was DELICIOUS. Possibly the most delicious hot dog I’ve had. Lily loved …

Utah County Mom: Provo Farmers Market

Lily and I went to the Provo Farmer’s Market this past Saturday to try and find some fresh produce. We didn’t end up getting anything, but it was sti…

Utah County Mom: Provo City Library Summer Reading Program

Lily and I went to the Provo Library a few weeks ago to sign up for their summer reading program. It’s free, and easy to sign up if you have a Provo …

Utah County Mom: Nordstrom knock-off jeweled headband GIVEAWAY! 3 winners! (Ends midnight June 22)

Want to win one of these? One of my friends recently told me about a site called instructables.com. It’s a way cool site and has contests from time t…

Utah County Mom: Minute to Win It

We do a lot of activities as a family, but this is definitely one of my favorites. If you haven’t seen the show Minute to Win it, you should check it…

Utah County Mom: Lion’s Park

We have family who live near Lion’s Park so we decided to take a walk one day around the new walking trail they put there. I hadn’t been to this park…

Utah County Mom: Fathers Day Ideas: Home Videos to DVD

My husband and I both have dads who don’t spend money on themselves and don’t really want anything for Fathers Day. Every time I ask my dad what I ca…

Utah County Mom: Fathers Day Ideas: “Good for one” coupons

Most little kids don’t have a lot of money to spend on a present for their dad, and most dads love getting acts of service from their kids as a gift….

Utah County Mom: Things to do in Utah County with kids this week: June 5-11

Utah County Mom: Personalized Nursery Art Bundle GIVEAWAY (Ends June 27)

Have you had a chance to take a look at my ETSY shop? Now is your chance to win your very own Personalized Nursery Art Bundle for free in your choice…

Utah County Mom: Paper boats

My nieces and nephews were in town so I decided to make paper boats with them. It was a big hit! First we all colored on white printer paper with cra…

Utah County Mom: Kid-friendly meals: Ham & Cheese Hot pockets

Homemade ham and cheese hot pockets are an easy family favorite. First I get a loaf of frozen bread dough and thaw it. Once thawed according to packa…

Utah County Mom: Giveaway update

Good news! Instructables.com has extended their deadline to vote, which means I am extending the giveaway for the jeweled headbands until midnight Ju…

Utah County Mom: Petco in Orem

Since Lily loves to see animals and we were in the area, we went into Petco to look at a few of the things they have there. Although Petco is my stor…

Utah County Mom: Kid-friendlly meals: Fruit dip

I have always loved this yummy fruit dip. It’s super easy so it’s a great thing to teach your kids to make. Just take 1 jar of marshmallow fluff and …

Utah County Mom: El Salvador Restaurant

My roommate in college introduced me to the El Salvador Restaurant on Center Street in Provo. It is one of my favorite places to go for a low-cost de…

Utah County Mom: Updated calendar for June

There are a LOT of things to do in Utah County in June with kids! I have updated the calendar – you can check it out here or by clicking the calendar…

Utah County Mom: Trafalga Fun Center in Orem

Is it just me or does it seem like it has been raining for months? Are you looking for things to do on a rainy day with kids? I was yesterday, so sin…

Utah County Mom: Today’s Groupon – The Little Gym

Today’s Groupon has a coupon for 4 classes for only $30 here! Take advantage of this great offer while you can! $30 for a whole month of class is a g…

Utah County Mom: Sympathy cards (with FREE template)

I made a few sympathy cards this week. For the Pooh bear cards I used my friend Nancy’s stamp and filled it in with water color pencils. I love those…

Utah County Mom: The Little Gym in Orem

Lily and I went to a complimentary introductory class at the Little Gym in Orem. I was initially interested because I love mom & me classes, but I ad…

Utah County Mom: Jeweled headband (Nordstrom knock-off)

I saw the headband below at Nordstrom for $38 and thought to myself “I could make that myself.” So I did…and YOU can too! It seriously only took me…

Utah County Mom: Hogle Zoo

Lily and I love the Hogle Zoo! This year we decided to get a year long zoo pass so we can go whenever we want. Two of my friends and I got a Booster …

Utah County Mom: Free Kiddie-Cones at Arctic Circle

Turns out Arctic Circle gives out free Kiddie-Cones. Since they have the best shakes ever it was a no brainer – I had to go! I got an incredible choc…

Utah County Mom: DIY custom pacifier clips

Before Lily was born I made her a bunch of pacifier clips using fabric scraps I had from other projects. They were super easy and cheap to make. Firs…

Utah County Mom: Bicentennial Park

We went to the Provo Rotary Bicentennial Park this week for a picnic. I think this is my favorite park in all of Provo, but I am always surprised how…

Utah County Mom: WINNER of the Brooke Bakken Photography package!

Congratulations to Sariah who won the Mom & Me photography session from Brooke Bakken Photography! You are going to LOVE it! Congratulations!

Utah County Mom: Tracy Aviary

We took Lily to the Tracy Aviary last week and loved it! To be honest, I had never even heard of the Tracy Aviary until just recently. I’m glad we we…

Utah County Mom: Something I learned from my mom – Teaching your kids to cook

My mom did a great job of teaching us how to cook growing up. She came up with a great idea that everyone had a night to help her with dinner. We set…

Utah County Mom: Orem Public Library Laptime

I took Lily to laptime at the Orem Public Library yesterday. I have wanted to go for a few months but it is right during Lily’s morning nap time so I…

Utah County Mom: Orem Cemetery Field (Circle Park)

The Orem City Cemetary’s South side has a park with a walking/jogging trail we like to call “circle park”. I love coming here to walk with Lily or wa…

Utah County Mom: A little trick for guacamole…and the recipe

I learned today when you make guacamole, if you keep the avacado pit in the bowl it doesn’t go brown nearly as fast. I don’t usually like guacamole,…

Utah County Mom: Kid-friendly meals: Homemade Mac & Cheese

A few friends have recently asked me for kid-friendly meal ideas so I decided to devote this week to a few ideas. First, homemade macaroni & cheese…..

Utah County Mom: Kid-Friendly Meals: Homemade lunchables

Sometimes I get sick of sandwiches for picnics but those lunchables at the store are so expensive! Since Lily loves cheese and crackers I came up wit…

Utah County Mom: Flower hair clip

To make the flower clips I clipped onto my flower clip wall hanging, just choose a silk flower you like and use a wire cutter to cut the stem off. I …

Utah County Mom: Flower girl dress

My brother got married yesterday so I made Lily a flower girl dress using the summer dress pattern I had made for her earlier. I used dupioni silk be…

Utah County Mom: Etsy

In an attempt to earn money for this among other things, I have created an etsy store. Right now I don’t have many things listed yet, but I will post…

Utah County Mom: Easy handmade bridal shower invitation

I made this easy bridal shower invite for my soon to be sister-in-law. I just took a piece 5 7/8″ by 5 7/8″ pink cardstock (so it fit in my 6 inch en…

Utah County Mom: Discovery Gateway

I took Lily to Discovery Gateway in Salt Lake a few days ago and she loved it. There is SO much to see there! This post doesn’t cover all of it – the…

Utah County Mom: Cabela’s

We had another rainy day yesterday, so my parents and I took Lily to Cabelas to have some inside fun. Cabelas has huge fresh water fish tanks with tr…

Utah County Mom: Brooke Bakken Photography Giveaway!! (Ends May 11)

As an early Mothers Day present I was treated to a Mommy & Me session with Brooke Bakken Photography. This girl is amazing! Lily was less than thrill…

Utah County Mom: Celebrity Birthday Party

One of my all time heroes is an astronaut named Jim Lovell. Jim Lovell was the command module pilot on Apollo 8 (the first one to go to the moon even…

Utah County Mom: Cat and Dog Cupcakes

Lily turns 1 on Tuesday, and today is her first birthday party with my husband’s side of the family. Lily loves cats and dogs (in fact she can say bo…

Utah County Mom: 1st birthday party – Favors

I wanted to do favors for Lily’s baby-friends birthday party but didn’t want to do the traditional “loot bag” filled with candy due to the age of her…

Utah County Mom: WINNERS for the organza flower headband

CONGRATULATIONS to the following winners of our facebook giveaway for an organza flower headband of your very own!DeannaAmyMelanieKellyI have sent yo…

Utah County Mom: Win tickets for your family to the Living Planet Aquarium! 6 winners! (ENDED)

We are giving away a family 4-pack of tickets to the Living Planet Aquarium to 6 winners! Read my review on the aquarium here. To enter:1. You must b…

Utah County Mom: “Mother of the bride” kit

My good friend Nancy’s daughter is getting married this month, and she is in the middle of all of the stresses that come along with planning a weddin…

Utah County Mom: Magnets

My little girl loves to play with magnets while standing next to the fridge, so I decided to make her a bunch using wooden animals I found at Hobby L…

Utah County Mom: The Living Planet Aquarium

Last week we went to see the Living Planet Aquarium’s new exhibit “animal superheroes.” The aquarium is in Sandy, so if you live in Utah County it’s …

Utah County Mom: Hospital gift

A family member of mine was recently diagnosed with cancer and is currently in the hospital for about a month undergoing intensive chemo treatment. I…

Utah County Mom: Free Kids Birthday Clubs

Last week while in the checkout at the Provo Maceys, the cashier let me know that if you take your baby in on their first birthday, the bakery will g…

Utah County Mom: Earring holder

My future sister-in-law mentioned she kept losing her earrings because she had no where to keep them so I decided to make her an earring holder. Firs…

Utah County Mom: WINNERS for the family 4-packs to the Living Planet Aquarium

CONGRATULATIONS to the following winners of our first giveaway for a family 4-pack to the Living planet aquarium! CharityJared & DavianAmandaJeanneHe…

Utah County Mom: WINNER of the family 4-pack of tickets to SCERA’s Annie

Utah County Mom: Win your own Organza Flower Headband! (ENDED) 4 winners!

Now YOU have a chance to win an Organza Flower Headband in your choice of color(s)! All you have to do is “like” my new facebook page Utah County Mom…

Utah County Mom: Win 4 tickets to SCERA’s Annie: The Musical (ENDED)

I can’t believe my little girl is turning 1 tomorrow! A year ago tonight I was painting my toenails while freaking out with excitement knowing I woul…

Utah County Mom: SCERA Cinema Series

Looking for a fun thing to do with your kids this summer in Orem, Utah? SCERA has an awesome program for kids’ summer matinees. You can buy a pass to…

Utah County Mom: Rolled flower headband

My sister-in-law Tara taught me how to do these headbands a few months ago. They’re super easy and fast, and way cute. It’s also a really great way t…

Utah County Mom: Paul Ream Wilderness Park

Lily and I took a trip to the Paul Ream Wilderness Park today to see the ducks. We always just call this the “duck park.” You can get to it via the P…

Utah County Mom: Organza flower headbands

I recently made up this way of doing flower headbands. I think they are super cute and super easy! First you about a yard of 7/8 inch ribbon in two d…

Utah County Mom: One-year-old birthday party ideas

Lily’s first birthday party was a ton of fun. First I chose a color scheme to coordinate everything. I think choosing colors for any party only takes…

Utah County Mom: Magnetic board

These magnets are some of Lily’s favorite toys right now. As I was preparing for a long car trip, I decided to come up with a way to let Lily play wi…

Utah County Mom: I was featured…

Check out today’s post at “Just Sew Sassy” where my ruffle dress was featured! http://justsewsassy.com/2011/04/07/feature-friday-2/ Also, check out “…

Utah County Mom: Hair clips

These clips are really easy and don’t cost a lot to make. I got the ribbon at half price at Hobby Lobby. While I was checking out I commented on what…

Utah County Mom: Flower clip wall hanging

Before Lily was born I made her a bunch of flower clips using silk flowers. I wanted a creative way to display them in her nursery so I came up with …

Utah County Mom: Easter tradition: Egg rolling

This is a tradition from my husband’s side of the family. I’m going to be honest – I didn’t really get it at first. Yet it’s something I still look f…

Utah County Mom: Easter tradition: Adult (or older kid) Egg Hunt

Egg Hunts are about as traditional as it gets when it comes to Easter. There are a few things I hate about egg hunts though…like the fact that only…

Utah County Mom: Church books

Once Lily passed the stage of lying peacefully in my arms during church I wanted to make something for her to be able to do during the church to help…

Utah County Mom: Chuck E Cheese’s in Orem

For Lily’s birthday we took her to Chuck E Cheese’s in Orem. I hadn’t been in years and was a little skeptical but ended up being very pleasantly sur…

Utah County Mom: Car trip with a 1 year old

Recently we took a road trip from Utah County to Orange County, California for spring break. I was a little nervous to make the trip with our almost-…

Utah County Mom: Calendar updated for May

I have updated the calendar for May with things to do in Utah County with kids here. Take a look at all of the free or low-cost activities we have av…

Utah County Mom: BYU Museum of Paleontology (Earth Science Museum)

Monday I took my 13-year-old sister-in-law, my 5 year old nephew, and my 1 year old daughter to the BYU Museum of Paleontology on BYU campus. I don’t…

Utah County Mom: 2011 Easter Egg Hunts in Utah County

Below is a list of the Easter Egg Hunts scheduled for Utah County in 2011. Most are free!These can also be found at our calendar of events in Utah co…

Utah County Mom: 1st birthday party – Custom bubbles

For one of the toys in Lily’s first birthday party favors, I made custom-printed bubbles. They were super easy, and super cheap! I bought a discounte…

Utah County Mom: 1st birthday party – Cupcake tower

I really liked the idea of having a tall cupcake tower to hold the cupcakes I had in mind for Lily’s birthday party, but they can get kind of pricy. …

Utah County Mom: Petsmart in Orem

I took Lily to Petsmart today as a reward for being good while I walked around Joann’s and Hobby Lobby for more time than I’d like to admit. I had he…

Utah County Mom: Infant pajama top

I wanted to make pajama tops to match my pajama pants. Since I was looking to make 10 tops I went cheap. I found these shirts at Old Navy on sale, an…

Utah County Mom: Ruffle dress

Ruffle dresses are so trendy right now. I see them all of the time in stores, but can’t get myself to buy one for $30 from Baby Gap when I know I cou…

Utah County Mom: Paper flower clips

I found these cute paper flowers in my paper crafting supplies and decided to make them into clips for Lily since they matched the dress she was goin…

Utah County Mom: Thank you basket

Lily and I had both had the flu, and while we were sick a few people really stepped up to help us out. Once we got better I put together a few of the…

Utah County Mom: Infant pajama pants

Pajamas for babies are expensive! So far I have gotten all of Lily’s pajamas off of eBay, but now that she is getting older used clothes are harder t…

Utah County Mom: Summer dress

I wanted to make a few sun dresses for Lily but couldn’t find a pattern I loved. I decided to make my own. I made mine a little big since Lily is alm…

Utah County Mom: Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum

Lily loves animals, so I have taken her to the bean museum quite a few times. It is one of her favorite places to go! She loves it. Last time we got …

Utah County Mom: Lion House Chocolate Chip Cookies

My favorite recipe. I love this recipe because most chocolate chip cookies taste great right out of the oven but these taste extraordinary the next d…

Utah County Mom: Kangaroo Zoo

Lily got invited to her baby-friend’s birthday party at Kangaroo Zoo in Pleasant Grove. We had never been, but I was very impressed and Lily loved it…

Utah County Mom: Animal Ark

Lily loves animals so I thought it would be fun to take her into a pet shop to see the puppies and kittens. We went to Animal Ark in Orem. I had been…

Utah County Mom: The fish tank at Nordstrom in Orem

On cold days like today I love going to University mall and window shopping. Lily loves to people watch, but her favorite part is when I take her to …

Utah County Mom: Coconut syrup

This is my favorite syrup of all time! I love it on just about everything – pancakes, waffles, french toast…or my favorite…crepes with Nutella an…

Utah County Mom: Burp cloths

People often ask me what a good baby shower gift is that doesn’t cost too much money. When I was pregnant I designed and made these burp cloths and L…

Utah County Mom: Board Books

Lily’s favorite thing to do is to look at pictures of family. Since not all of our family lives close, I decided to make board books with pictures of…

Utah County Mom: Valentines Day – Pink Heart Pancakes

Lily loves pancakes, so for Valentines day I made her some pink heart pancakes. It was very simple – I just added pink food coloring to my pancake ba…

Utah County Mom: Calendar of things to do in Utah County with kids

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