by Tara | Jan 15, 2018 | Family Activities, Family Life
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 […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Dec 23, 2017 | Christmas Posts, Family Life, Holiday Posts
One of my favorite family traditions was when we performed a nativity skit for my parents! Sometimes it was silly, and sometimes, it was VERY silly! (Imagine Madison with an Aladdin hat on, giggling as a “wiseman”!) But it was always very meaningful and fun. This week, one of my friends organized a nativity scene […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Dec 13, 2017 | Christmas Posts, Family Life, Food, Holiday Posts
So they tell you not to eat the yellow snow….(that’s some good advice right there!) But what about the other snow? I remember always playing in the snow with my siblings, building snowmen and forts, and making snow angels. However, there’s a lot less excitement for me now, especially because I was just hired on […]
by Maegan | Dec 4, 2017 | Christmas Posts, Family Life, Spiritual Thoughts
Christmas – There is snow, cuddling by fires, gifts, shopping, good food, and time with loved ones. It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Christmas – There is snow, cuddling by fires, gifts, shopping, good food, and time with loved ones. It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! But the reason it is […]
by MaLee | Dec 2, 2017 | Family Life, Parenting
To my parents on their anniversary Thank you for loving me enough to be a parent, when what I thought I needed was a friend. Thank you for always pushing me to be my best but for loving me no matter what. Thank you for telling me “no” sometimes, even though I didn’t understand why […]
by Maegan | Nov 27, 2017 | Family Life, Helpful Tips & Lists, Our Favorite Things, Reviews
Looking for a toy for a child that won’t be donated in the January organizing push? Are you in the middle of a pre-Christmas playroom purge? Or maybe you’re like me and are always on a mission to simplify your life. I’m constantly trying to balance my wanna-be minimalist desires with my love for all […]
by Tara | Nov 13, 2017 | Helpful Tips & Lists, Parenting, Self-Improvement
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 […]
by Mariah | Nov 9, 2017 | Family Life, Helpful Tips & Lists, Our Favorite Things
I’m literally getting giddy as I write this because old movies are one of my guilty pleasures. In addition to Disney movies, these are the films I grew up on! I have the best memories quoting the musicals on this list with my family, and I enjoyed discovering additional comedies and dramas with my college […]
by Maegan | Nov 7, 2017 | Family Life
Refresh your Fall by refreshing your soul–go outside today! If getting outside frequently isn’t a challenge for you then we want you to just enjoy your great habit today. Please let us know your tips for enjoying the wonders Nature has to offer! But if spending time outside is a challenge I hope this helps! Consider the […]
by Madison | Oct 24, 2017 | Family Life, Halloween Posts, Holiday Posts
It seems all the Halloween activities are either childish or horror. Seriously, everywhere I turn it seems to be a “Scooby-Doo” film or an IT poster. I love Halloween but….what if you are an adult who isn’t into horror? Don’t drop the Halloween spirit! Just join in with these 10 adult Halloween activities that are […]
by This Blue Dress | Oct 14, 2017 | Family Life
Looking for a new series to binge on? We’ve reviewed some of the most recent shows out there for you! We rated each show out of 5 stars, and included the current IMDB ratings as well. Happy show hunting! Brand New Series 2017 The Good Doctor (2017-) 8.6 IMDB Season 1 Premiered Sept 25 […]
by Maegan | Sep 30, 2017 | Family Life
**General Conference is a special meeting in our church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) that is held twice a year in Utah and broadcast throughout the world. Leaders of the Church share messages for both members and non-members. If you’d like to check it out, all are welcome to listen at lds.org. […]
by This Blue Dress | Sep 26, 2017 | Family Life, Helpful Tips & Lists, Holiday Posts
Happy Fall! This Blue Dress has a thing for Bucket Lists (we have a whole category dedicated to them!), so we wanted to share our Fall 2017 Bucket List with all of you! We each listed 5 things that first came to mind, so there were some repeats–we’re pretty excited for hot chocolate season if […]
by Makayla-This Blue Dress | Sep 22, 2017 | Family Life, Our Favorite Things
When it’s Friday night date night, the last thing you want to do is drive your man from the room with the two words, “chick flick”. But what if it’s a movie you can enjoy together, while still satisfying our girly inner need for romance? Just for you, we asked our fellas over here and […]
by Mariah | Sep 21, 2017 | Family Activities, Helpful Tips & Lists
It’s incredible to see a child’s joy over little things, like sprinkles on ice cream or pine cones. Going on mini-adventures with my girls has helped me bond with them and learn to enjoy the little things more. Going out with kids isn’t always easy, but it IS possible! There are many places and activities […]