Looking for a fresh FREE General Conference Activity Packet for kids? You’ve come to the right place! We love General Conference! After such a tough year, we’re looking forward to a big refresh while listening to the Prophet and other leaders of the Church. (If you don’t know what General Conference is, you can learn […]
If you’re a new or struggling beginning blogger, please know you’re not alone! In this post, I’ll share some encouragement and insight into the blogging world and give you strategies that will help you grow your blog in 2020. *This post is sponsored by Intellifluence. All opinions are our own. What Not to Do to […]
I love talking with anyone and everyone about the ZYIA Active rep opportunity! This business has completely changed our lives, and I know that there are many families waiting to be blessed with this opportunity. If you have already jumped into ZYIA, you know how amazing it is and might be looking for new ways […]
Looking for a yummy way to use up your yellow squash? These Garlic Parmesan Yellow Squash Rounds make the perfect side dish or appetizer! My husband has had a somewhat successful garden this year in spite of the insects and those darn deer! Our goal was to have lots of zucchini squash, but unfortunately, the […]
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Star Wars Parties are our jam. We are mega-Star Wars fans in the Crouch family. I think we’ve had three Star-Wars themed birthday parties in the past two years, and May the Fourth is a true holiday around here. These epic Star Wars party ideas are perfect for a birthday party for any age, a […]
9/11/01 A day that changed American history forever. Terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Passengers on a third plane selflessly brought it down to keep it from its target. 9/11 was a day that has been seared into our memories and into our lives. We here at This Blue Dress thought we’d […]
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 […]
Running low on your Christmas budget this year? Want to give something a little more personal for the family gift exchange? Well, look no further! Every year for our family gift exchange, we have a wide variety of gifts, some store bought and some homemade. I always love the homemade gifts because it means you thought […]
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 […]
In the midst of Women’s History Month, I have spent quite a bit of time reflecting on my gender and what it means to be a woman in the world today. As a kid, I was about as much of a tomboy as they come. I loved baiting my own fishing hook, I refused to […]
We’re switching gears today to work on a new project–writing down some of the great qualities of a friend or family member. How does this help refresh your life? Well, it’s almost like a gratitude list for your friends. Recognizing the good in other people is a great way to show appreciation for them […]
So school started again, what–two weeks ago? Just enough time for all of the fun midnight runs and “getting ahead in your classes” has worn off. What do you do now? Well, it’s obviously time to forget about that reading due tomorrow and the cost of tuition and spend some time with your dearest friend. […]
We often talk about the big and impressive stuff when we are asked about our bucket lists: things like the classic bungee jumping, traveling to a foreign country, breaking a world record. While it’s fun to think about the thrilling experiences we want to have, I think it’s important to also have some simple items […]
