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…
Saturday July 1, 2017
Saturday July 1, 2017
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…
Wednesday March 1, 2017
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 …
Wednesday March 1, 2017
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…
Wednesday March 1, 2017
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…
Wednesday March 1, 2017
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 …
Wednesday March 1, 2017
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…
Wednesday March 1, 2017
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…
Wednesday March 1, 2017
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…
Wednesday February 1, 2017
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…
Sunday January 1, 2017
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…
Sunday January 1, 2017
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…
Sunday January 1, 2017
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. …
Sunday January 1, 2017
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…
Sunday January 1, 2017
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…
Sunday January 1, 2017
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!
Sunday January 1, 2017
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. …
Sunday January 1, 2017
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…
Sunday January 1, 2017
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?!? …
Sunday January 1, 2017
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 …
Sunday January 1, 2017
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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,…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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 …
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Thursday December 1, 2016
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 …
Thursday December 1, 2016
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2016
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2016
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2016
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/…
Tuesday November 1, 2016
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 …
Tuesday November 1, 2016
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 …
Tuesday November 1, 2016
Utah County Mom: Turkey shaped turkey sandwiches
Celebrating the Thanksgiving season with turkey shaped turkey sandwiches for lunch today.
Tuesday November 1, 2016
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2016
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2016
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2016
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2016
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2016
Utah County Mom: I’m back! Help us celebrate with a $100 gift card to Toys R Us!
Just in time for Christmas shopping!
Tuesday November 1, 2016
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2016
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2016
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2016
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 …
Tuesday November 1, 2016
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2016
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 …
Tuesday November 1, 2016
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…
Sunday November 1, 2015
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 …
Friday August 1, 2014
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…
Friday August 1, 2014
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…
Friday August 1, 2014
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…
Tuesday July 1, 2014
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 …
Sunday June 1, 2014
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…
Sunday June 1, 2014
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…
Sunday June 1, 2014
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…
Sunday June 1, 2014
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 …
Sunday June 1, 2014
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…
Sunday June 1, 2014
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…
Wednesday January 1, 2014
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…
Wednesday January 1, 2014
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…
Wednesday January 1, 2014
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…
Wednesday January 1, 2014
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…
Tuesday October 1, 2013
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…
Sunday September 1, 2013
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…
Thursday August 1, 2013
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…
Thursday August 1, 2013
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…
Thursday August 1, 2013
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…
Thursday August 1, 2013
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 …
Thursday August 1, 2013
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…
Monday July 1, 2013
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 …
Monday July 1, 2013
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…
Monday July 1, 2013
Monday July 1, 2013
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…
Monday July 1, 2013
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…
Monday July 1, 2013
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…
Monday July 1, 2013
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 …
Monday July 1, 2013
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…
Monday July 1, 2013
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 …
Saturday June 1, 2013
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…
Saturday June 1, 2013
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…
Saturday June 1, 2013
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…
Saturday June 1, 2013
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 …
Saturday June 1, 2013
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…
Saturday June 1, 2013
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…
Saturday June 1, 2013
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 …
Saturday June 1, 2013
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…
Saturday June 1, 2013
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 …
Saturday June 1, 2013
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…
Saturday June 1, 2013
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…
Saturday September 1, 2012
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…
Saturday September 1, 2012
Saturday September 1, 2012
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…
Saturday September 1, 2012
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…
Friday June 1, 2012
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…
Friday June 1, 2012
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…
Friday June 1, 2012
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…
Tuesday May 1, 2012
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…
Tuesday May 1, 2012
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 …
Tuesday May 1, 2012
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…
Tuesday May 1, 2012
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…
Tuesday May 1, 2012
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…
Sunday April 1, 2012
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…
Sunday April 1, 2012
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…
Thursday March 1, 2012
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…
Wednesday February 1, 2012
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…
Sunday January 1, 2012
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…
Thursday December 1, 2011
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…
Thursday December 1, 2011
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…
Thursday December 1, 2011
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…
Thursday December 1, 2011
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,…
Thursday December 1, 2011
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…
Thursday December 1, 2011
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…
Thursday December 1, 2011
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….
Thursday December 1, 2011
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 …
Thursday December 1, 2011
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…
Thursday December 1, 2011
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…
Thursday December 1, 2011
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…
Thursday December 1, 2011
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…
Thursday December 1, 2011
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…
Thursday December 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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. …
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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, …
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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 …
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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 …
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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 …
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Tuesday November 1, 2011
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…
Saturday October 1, 2011
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…
Saturday October 1, 2011
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…
Saturday October 1, 2011
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…
Saturday October 1, 2011
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…
Saturday October 1, 2011
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 …
Saturday October 1, 2011
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-…
Saturday October 1, 2011
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…
Saturday October 1, 2011
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…
Saturday October 1, 2011
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 …
Saturday October 1, 2011
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…
Saturday October 1, 2011
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? …
Saturday October 1, 2011
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…
Saturday October 1, 2011
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…
Saturday October 1, 2011
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…
Saturday October 1, 2011
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…