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Celebrating Every Year of Your Little Life

This past week, I’ve been soaking up the last minutes of age three. We had a preschool party celebrating him, where the teachers asked me to share a story from each year of his life. It caught me off guard and I’ve thought about that request since. Celebrating Every Year of Your Little Life When… Read More

The Best Gift You Can Give Your Kids: 529 Savings

This post is sponsored by Virginia529, but our love for the 529 savings plans and opinions on the best gift you can give your kids are our own! Whenever a holiday, birthday, or big event comes up, we stop to reflect on the best gift you can give your kids. There are a lot of… Read More

That Time Splash Mountain Made Me Cry

That moment of realizing achieving a dream is coming true! A look at big dreams and the time and moments that make them happen. A few weeks ago I was talking to my friend Michelle at Weekend Craft. She told me how excited she was to own a J. Crew sweater, she’d just purchased a… Read More

Surprise Disney Trip Reveal Ideas (And Free Printable!)

There are few things more exciting in parenting than surprising your kids with something will legitimately lose their little minds over! And a surprise Disney trip reveal is one of the most fun things to put together as a parent! Surprise! We’re Going to Disney! We’re wrapping up our own Disney trip, and we’ve had… Read More

Children Are Not a Distraction From More Important Work: My Mom Realization

I first heard this quote a few years ago, and it’s one that pierced my soul. “Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.” – Dr. John Trainer I was drinking the Koolaid as a new mom, or course they are the most important work! I’ve waited for years… Read More

Lagoon Park Family Date

Information and an honest review of Lagoon Park in Utah, including kids rides, adult rides, Lagoon price, and how to make the most of a day at this Utah amusement park! Lagoon Park Date Info: Date Info: Lagoon Amusement Park Lagoon Park Price: $65 for adults, $47 for youth without any discounts Location: Farmington, Utah… Read More

1st Birthday Video Tradition! Highlights of One Year With You

This week I had a call from a doctor that revealed a minor setback medically. Nothing huge, but a huge reminder that I am so lucky that our little baby made it to our family! Lucky to Have Our Miracle Baby #2 If you didn’t hear about our infertility journey and Whiting Miracle Baby #2… Read More

Where I’m Moonlighting as a Podcaster

Who else is obsessed with podcasts? I listen to them when I work out when I’m doing menial chores at home, while I drive, and even in the shower thanks to our Bluetooth speaker fan. Jacob, once again, you were brilliant to install that and I”m sorry for the side-eye when you did. Also, our… Read More

Kids School Lunch Ideas You’ll Both Love

Looking for each kids school lunch ideas you’ll both love? Here’s a bunch of school lunch menu ideas that you’ll both love! Enough kids lunches to get you through an entire month of school without the same old sandwich. It’s happening friends, I’m officially joining the ranks of moms who pack lunches. We’re set for… Read More

DIY Peter Pan Party Hat : A No-Sew Easy Tutorial

An easy new-sew DIY tutorial for a Peter Pan Party Hat perfect for a Peter Pan Birthday party! I was so excited when we chose a Peter Pan Birthday theme for our baby’s first birthday party. Never Grow Up is exactly how my mama heart feels about my babies turning into toddlers. When we thought… Read More

Never Grow Up 1st Birthday Party: A Peter Pan Birthday

A Never Grow Up 1st Birthday party: Decorations, food, and theme tips to take your child to Neverland in a Peter Pan Birthday party. I love throwing a big 1st birthday party, and I shared why in this post. It’s just about the cutest thing to watch them have a cake smash. We love to… Read More

Huge Amazon Book Sale!

Friends, I had to stop everything I was doing to get this post up and let you know that Amazon is having a HUGE book sale right now! We’re talking most children’s hardcover books and a ton of YA favorites are up to 60%! If you were ever going to stock up on books… Read More