Dear Sister, Do you know how many countless times I have been asked “Are you a Crouch girl?” Do you know how many times I have been called Maegan? Or Makayla? Not only by strangers but even by our parents! There was always a list of names shouted before they got to mine: Madison. Number […]
We have seen literally thousands of ads for this new skincare line: Curology. All of them include people with the CLEAREST skin I have ever seen! These people are glowing and claim that they are not wearing makeup. Is it true? Will you get skin that clear by using Curology? Let me introduce you to […]
I used to hate chunky guacamole. Really, I hated all guacamole. I thought avocados were gross and squishy and you couldn’t get me to touch the stuff. Then about a year ago, I was searching for recipes for healthy eating. Avocados were in everything I saw. They were on toast, on burgers, on PIZZA! It […]
Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer for everyone on your list? We’ve got you covered with our stocking stuffer ideas that we love to give and receive–the good stuff! Oddly enough, one of my favorite Christmas traditions is stocking stuffers. As a child, it was awesome waking up to find my white stocking overflowing with […]
I was only 3 when the events of September 11th occurred–too young to remember anything from that day. Some say they remember the teachers turning the classroom TVs to the news channels. Others say they remember the feeling that something was wrong, even before they heard the twin towers had been hit. (Here are my […]
This summer, my husband and I got to see one of the greatest sights in the United States: Niagara Falls! We were taking a vacation to western New York and while looking at a map, we discovered we were about an hour from the falls! So naturally, we packed up and made a day trip […]
“15 minutes a day can teach you a language…. What can 15 minutes of social media do?” -Duolingo A few weeks ago, my husband and I decided that instead of our nightly TV show episode, we would spend 15-20 minutes a day learning and practicing our Spanish! Our ward (or church congregation) recently became half […]
In high school, we were required to take a personal finance class. Credit cards are a HUGE topic in finance and the only thing my teacher told me was “do not get a credit card”. No questions asked. I was taught to be afraid of charge cards because they are culprit behind debt. Then last […]
When I graduated from high school, I knew I was going to college, but I had no idea what I wanted to study. My teachers told me to find a career that fit my passions and my goals, but I couldn’t find one. I loved music so I followed a path to graduate with a […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and couples everywhere are placing dinner reservations. A nice meal may run you $50, and add 2 movie tickets on top of that, you are looking at a very expensive night. You’ll be fighting crowds the whole time, and it’s not enjoyable for anybody. If you are like […]
Raise your hand if you are NOT busy! ……….anyone? Ok, so we have established that everyone is busy. Students have papers to write and books to study, workers have deadlines and meetings, and parents have meals to cook and kids to entertain. We are busy busy people in 2019! With so much to do and […]
My wedding was three months ago, and my husband and I absolutely love being married. He has already learned to put the toilet seat down and I have learned to be on time to places (or at least I’m trying). We started dating in high school and dated for two years before I found myself […]
If Mom isn’t making her famous chocolate chip cookies, one of us is probably whipping up a batch or five of these! These dreamy no-bake cookies melt in your mouth and are so easy to make! You may even already have all the ingredients on-hand. We highly recommend making a double batch. Just trust us. […]
As a bride during the age and reign of Pinterest, I can tell you of the million wedding checklists out there. Ones for your decorations, ones for your reception, ones for your bridesmaid duties, there are so many! I could sit here and give a lecture on how none of these things matter (because they […]
Our 2018 family reunion was a blast! It was the first time in 4 years that we have all been together. We filled the week with lots of family-friendly activities, that were all cheap and fun! St. Louis, Missouri is the perfect city for families looking for an affordable activity or vacation. Day 2 of […]
