And it has made me a nicer mom. And a better mom for that matter. Now there are clear expectations and there’s not as much whining and complaining. Our whole day down to the minute is not scheduled! That sounds like too much stress for my kind of mothering haha. But we do have a […]
Like most years, part of my goals for 2019 was to go to the gym. I have started out strong, and I really enjoy it! But, taking those first steps in the gym were terrifying. Let’s call that feeling “gym”-timidation. We all see the models and gym rats on Instagram and Facebook. They have worked […]
I am adopted. I have always known that. I have always loved it. I have always been so incredibly grateful for my birth mother who loved me enough to place me in another woman’s arms so that I could be raised in a complete family. That incredible, wonderful woman has always *ALWAYS* held a special […]
Two summers ago my best friend introduced me to the wonderful creation that is grocery pickup. It entails ordering groceries straight from your phone and then picking them up at a later time. You don’t have to get out of your car, they do the loading for you. You literally pull up, wait a few […]
Hey y’all! I haven’t been around lately, because I’ve been doing the mom of a kindergartener, a toddler and a newborn thing haha. But I’m back! And you’ll never get rid of me now 😉 We, here at This Blue Dress, were thinking of Halloween and our favorite parts and struggles. And at the top […]
And I try not to toot my own horn, (and really this is my mom’s horn), but this tortellini is seriously fantastic! I CRAVE it on the regular. I ask my mom to make it every time she’s in town or I go home. And yes, I am a carb lover and I am not […]
I love Valentine’s Day! I love how cheesy and lovey-dovey it is. Even when I was single, my mom always made it fun and special. Which is probably why I love it so much. Today, I’m doing a post on what I do for my kids, since they are some of my favorite Valentines. Make […]
Do you ever just need a night to party? A night with no “scrubs”? (Especially scrubs wearing hats, those are the worst kind (don’t worry about it, it’s an inside joke)). This past fall, the Utah sisters behind This Blue Dress were in desperate need of such a night. I (Tara), won 2 free tickets […]
As you’ve probably heard, the president of the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Thomas S. Monson, recently passed away. As you probably are also aware, all 6 This Blue Dress sisters are Latter-day Saints. We have mourned him and rejoiced for him this week. I can’t speak for the other 5, but […]
This is my recipe for a queso dip that has been well-loved by my family for about 6 years. It all started one night when we were having a game night and I was trying to think of snacks to serve. I remembered my mom made a yummy queso and it didn’t have any ingredients […]
I really don’t like rollercoasters. The amusement park kind or the hypothetical kind. I am so fine, happier even, being the “stuff holder” and waiting for everyone to enjoy their ride. That is my happy place. But you can’t be your own “stuff holder”. When your emotions are going nutso, who holds your stuff while […]
In an earlier post, I mentioned that I have a schedule for my housework and laundry and such. I thought I would share it on here too! Why not share my wealth of knowledge with the world? HAHAHAHAH just kidding, I have no wealth of knowledge, just a schedule that helps me stay on top […]
We’re excited to have Tara kick off our Sunday Moments posts! Each Sunday a sister will be sharing a spiritual experience or uplifting Sunday message. These posts share our personal thoughts and experiences and do not represent official statements or doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. *** I am lucky enough […]
I hope you all caught the not-so-subtle Sound of Music allusion there. LOVE that movie!! This is just kind of a hodge podge list, to help y’all get to know us better. So here I go! (disclaimer, I have a HARD time making decisions! So I have a few favorites of everything (like ice cream […]
