Our family loves holiday traditions. And the best ones of all? Christmas TRADITIOOOOONS! Sorry, we couldn’t resist a reference to one of our favorite classic movies. One of the perks of a big family is having lots of people to build memories and traditions with over the years. And then more people join the family […]
9.11.01 A day that changed American history forever. Terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Passengers on a third plane selflessly brought it down to keep it from its target. It was a day that has been seared into our memories and into our lives. We here at This Blue Dress thought we’d […]
We love saving and earning money almost as much as we love to spend it! These apps will help you save a little money or earn a little money- every bit helps, right? And don’t worry- we’ve only shared apps we actually use ourselves, so we know that these are legit. If you sign up […]
Steam is a free entertainment platform that you can use on almost any device. You can buy and download thousands of games and and connect with other gamers without the need of a particular gaming console. The website is easy to use and uses filters and tags to help you find the games that will […]
*We’re excited to have Madison’s husband, Alex, guest post for us! Math class have you feeling like this? Everyone has that math class that completely destroys your mind, grade, and life for however long you take it; Or maybe that’s just math in general for you. Either way, it seems like you’re trapped with no […]
In honor of our one-year blogiversary, we compiled a list of the most popular posts in each of our categories for you to enjoy! Don’t forget to check out our giveaway at the end of this post! Categories Bucket List Why You Should Add Simple Items to Your Bucket List Crafts & Creations Disney Princess […]
A few months ago, I was driving over to Cafe Rio to grab some lunch and a new sign in the Traverse Mountain parking lot caught my eye: “Coming Soon: Just Add Chocolate.” The banner noted that the shop would have chocolate classes and parties. How cool is that? As a lifelong chocolaholic, this idea […]
I could go on for days about the teachers I have had the privilege of studying under in my lifetime. I remember all of their names, many of the subjects we studied and projects we worked on in their classes, and the way they ran their classrooms. I remember the way they treated me, encouraged […]
Easter is just around the corner, and This Blue Dress has compiled the best cupcake designs for you! These designs are easy, cute, and a surefire way to wow your guests on this holiday. Let’s walk you through each of these designs! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, so we may get a small commission […]
I once heard in a Seminary class that the scriptures can be like a love letter from God. Whether this “week of love” with Valentine’s Day is a time of great romance or a time of loneliness, we all have access to the greatest love of all: that of our Heavenly Father and our Savior […]
When we plan to visit our parents, we usually map out what we’re going to eat before we talk about anything else. We have favorite restaurants to get Mexican food and mouth-watering barbeque and fried okra. There’s an excellent buffet we eat at when our whole family gets together. And always, always, we will squeeze […]
Southwest Egg Rolls. Spinach Artichoke Dip. Olive Garden bread sticks. Bloomin’ Onions. Oh, how we love a meal before a meal. There are some appetizers you need to get at a restaurant because some recipes just can’t be duplicated at home. Others you can successfully make right in your own kitchen! Here are our favorite […]
How did Christmas fly by? It seems like we just wrote our Christmas Bucket Lists! It wasn’t the big Crouch Christmas this year, so most of us had individual celebrations or time with in-laws or other loved ones. Since we wrote about 25 of our favorite Christmas traditions throughout December, we thought we’d share some of […]
What a year! It’s been so much fun blogging for This Blue Dress. Thank you all for your support and feedback in our first few months. For real, you are the best! We can’t wait to bring you new content next year. Home building, makeup reviews, our favorite ever recipes, party ideas, and more. In […]
