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, which means we may get a small […]
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 […]
Mariah: I’ll never forget going with some college friends to Temple Square in Salt Lake City, and witnessing the moment all the Christmas lights were switched on. It was one of the most beautiful sights I’ve ever seen, the dreary evening suddenly bursting into color and glow. Christmas lights enhance the magic of the season, […]
Gingerbread houses are one of the iconic parts of modern day Christmas. Most cities have gingerbread house decorating contests and many malls use elaborate gingerbread houses as decor for window displays. There is something so festive about the little homes frosted and draped in candies! Not to mention the cute little gingerbread people who they […]
You may have noticed by now that we Crouch girls love to bake. It’s a family thing. 🙂 Christmas is the perfect excuse to try out new recipes! There are parties, potlucks, family get-togethers, and all kinds of fun holiday get-togethers that revolve around food. I always make my favorites but also love trying new […]
Looking for a fun Elf on the Shelf alternative or a simple tradition that helps your family focus on kindness? Tara and Maegan both use Kindness Elves in their homes in December. Check out their individual takes on this sweet tradition! Jingles the Elf (Tara’s Family) I wanted to do something different than the Elf […]
So you’ve seen our Christmas Bucket List. Now we’re excited to share the details of some of our Christmas TRADITIOOOOONS! Sorry, 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 […]
The First Delivery I think some of the best traditions are ones you unintentionally create on your own. Near Christmas of 2013, my husband and I wanted to do an act of service. But I was limited in what I could do, as I was 8 months pregnant and suffering from constant nausea. In the […]
