by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Jan 4, 2021 | Family Life, Food
This easy Instant Pot Butter Chicken is better than what you’d find in a restaurant! Enjoy all the authentic, rich flavors of your favorite curry sauce cooked with tender chicken and served over basmati rice. I have had the biggest craving for Indian food, especially my favorite dish Butter Chicken, but with our new financial […]
by Maegan | Dec 31, 2020 | Family Life, Helpful Tips & Lists, Holiday Posts, Self-Improvement
Looking for inspiration for your Word of the Year or New Year’s Resolution? This post will uplift and inspire you to choose your own word this year and how to use your word to change your life! New Year’s goals are my jam. I’m a list-making, goal-setting, self-help book reading New Year’s Queen. I love […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Dec 18, 2020 | Christmas Posts, Family Activities, Food, Holiday Posts, Uncategorized
These pancakes are perfect for kids, couples, and families to enjoy for a special Christmas morning breakfast! Easy to make and decorate, the Christmas pancake bar will easily become a family tradition! I’m always making pancakes for special occasions, so I knew I needed to jazz them up for a Christmas pancake bar. Although I’m […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Nov 25, 2020 | Family Activities, Gift & Service Ideas, Our Favorite Things, Uncategorized
This comprehensive list of the best board games of 2020 includes strategy, luck, and family fun- with perfect ideas for your Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas gift shopping!
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Nov 25, 2020 | Family Activities, Gift & Service Ideas, Our Favorite Things, Uncategorized
This comprehensive list of the best card games of 2020 includes strategy, luck, and family fun- with perfect ideas for your Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas gift shopping! Our family is extremely competitive, so it’s no wonder we have a giant collection of card games and board games. Some are better than others, however. […]
by Tara | Nov 16, 2020 | Family Life, Parenting
Looking for tips on flying with kids? You’re in the right place. Did that title make anyone else’s blood pressure spike? Just me? Cool. Cool coolcooolcool. I am lucky enough to get to travel home pretty frequently to see my mom. This is generally while my husband is working. Which means…I have to fly alone […]
by Tara | Nov 13, 2020 | Family Life
The 2020 pandemic has been rough, but we have great ideas for keeping things special and spicing up life even during quarantine! Anybody else ready for 2021? Ya. Me. Too. This year has been HARD! (It has also been filled with tender mercies and blessings, but it’s ok to acknowledge that it has been hard). […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Sep 18, 2020 | Family Life, Holiday Posts
These ‘spooky’ activities are kid-friendly, cheap, and fun. Our favorite alternatives to trick-or-treating will make for a fun and memorable Halloween for all ages! Halloween might look a little different this year, but the magic of dressing up and celebrating this spooky night is still totally happening! Besides, I’m actually looking forward to staying indoors […]
by Mariah | Sep 2, 2020 | Party & Celebration Ideas
I nerded out for my young daughter’s Miraculous birthday party and created a board game for our family to play together. My kids loved it! In this post, I have included the downloads for the free printable instructions and game pieces so you can easily re-create the game at home. It’s called Capture the Akuma. […]
by Mariah | Sep 2, 2020 | Party & Celebration Ideas
My little niece introduced the show Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir to my parents when she was visiting them. Then my parents showed my kids the series. My girls were hooked. I mean, completely captivated. I have heard multiple name drops from that show in every conversation the kids have engaged in since […]
by Mariah | Aug 26, 2020 | Parenting
It was not a surprise when I discovered that most of the lullabies my sisters and friends use come from Disney. I’m sure you’re not surprised, either. I personally sing the same lullabies to my kids each night, and each child has his/her own special song. It helps me connect to them in a special […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Aug 22, 2020 | Family Life, Food
These new, delicious Instant Pot freezer meals are easy to prepare and save time and money! Prep all together or simply choose your favorites to add to your weekly meal plan. My husband and I use our Instant Pot for just about every meal and making freezer meals has been my saving grace. Since I […]
by Madison | Aug 1, 2020 | Family Life
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 […]
by Mariah | Jul 31, 2020 | Party & Celebration Ideas
**Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission based on your purchases at no extra cost to you. My family watched the Avatar series when I was expecting my son, and we wore Avatar costumes on the Halloween after he was born. He was the most adorable little Aang […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Jun 27, 2020 | Family Life, Food, Holiday Posts, Party & Celebration Ideas
Looking for easy red, white, and blue recipes that will wow and still give you time to join in on the party? These patriotic recipes will be perfect for you! These colorful foods are great additions to your menu for a 4th of July party, Memorial Day celebration, and even a themed birthday party like […]