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Ready for Springtime

I’m sure that I am not the only parent out there who is eager for the snow to melt away and the temperatures to rise. While there are many wonderful things to do indoors during the colder months, I am looking forward to being able to go outside with Dylan more often. Today, we got a taste of springtime and it has me ready for more. Throughout the winter I have tried to ensure that Dylan gets to spend time outdoors on a regular basis. He loves to be outside, especially if it involves digging in the snow. Of course, … Continue reading →

Springtime Dieting Rush

Is it the panic that sets in that prompts more people to diet in the spring because we know that we will be wearing less? As soon as March rolls around the bathing suits are coming out on the racks in the store. Shorts start to appear, sandals, suntan lotion. I walk through the store and I feel an instant panic. Do not fear. There is time, but you have to get moving. You can lose about 20 or so pounds before June if you start now. Find a good dieting plan that you are comfortable with. You should also … Continue reading →

Getting Ready for Spring in Your Scrapbooking

The official first day of Spring is in just three short days. And Easter is this upcoming weekend. It seems as if Winter just flew by, even with all the cold weather and snow and ice everyone has been getting. Since it still doesn’t feel too much like spring time around here, I thought I would get everyone in the mood for those terrific Spring photo opportunities and scrapbooking pages. Spring Cleaning – Spring seems to bring everyone out of the cobwebs and caves and puts many in the mood to do some spring cleaning. But do not forget to … Continue reading →

A Day at the Zoo Part I

We have a zoo in our city. It is not a big zoo by any means, but it does have more than enough animals to entertain a toddler. I am not a particular fan of animals; I remember going to this same zoo as a child and being scared to death especially by the goats in the petting part of the zoo. The cost of admission to this zoo is more than a movie ticket (something my husband and I never spend money on). Thanks to my very generous in-laws, we have a year long family pass to the zoo … Continue reading →

It’s Mud (Puddle) Season

With the arrival of spring comes the arrival of a very popular outdoor attraction for toddlers – mud puddles. Much to the dismay of many parents, toddlers seem to have a knack for finding mud puddles and an uncontrollable desire to splash in very single one that they can find. Parents have many different opinions about whether to permit their little ones to play in the puddles, and my opinion is just that – my own. Dylan loves to play outside and I can see and feel the effect that it has on him. When he is able to spend … Continue reading →

Taking Advantage of a Springlike Day

It has been unseasonably warm here lately. Today I think the high was 56, it’s February in Utah but please don’t tell old man winter, I’m ok with him skipping us this year. It was so warm today that I got a bit of a spring cleaning bug. Now I know this won’t last but I do want to enjoy it while I can. There are several things that I can do when the weather is nice that just makes my home seem that much cleaner. It is nice to have these little things done when it gets cold again, … Continue reading →

Where to Celebrate Spring

So you don’t have the time or money to fly to Hawaii or take a jaunt to jolly ol’ England, but you don’t want to be the only one staying home while the rest of the country soaks up the sun. Don’t fret; the following destinations make for a perfect spring fling getaway: AUSTIN, TEXAS Springtime in Austin is warm, sunny (temps average in the low 80s) and laid back. The city is known as the “Live Music Capital of the World” and you’ll see why once you tour the downtown area. That’s where you’ll find more than 100 venues … Continue reading →

Timely Wisdom From The Great Depression

In these tough economic times, we may come to a point where we feel like we are fresh out of ideas for ways to save money and make our dollars go further. When this happens, it may be useful to look back in time and call upon the wisdom of our ancestors who survived the Great Depression. If you are lucky enough to know someone who lived during that time, they probably have many stories to tell about how they got through those lean years. Some of the things that people did during the Great Depression make just as much … Continue reading →

Seasonal Home Maintenance

Tis the season to thoroughly clean your entire house. While some homeowners reserve major cleaning projects for the springtime, fall is actually one of the best times of the year to purge and reorganize your living space. It’s a good idea to decontaminate your home when the weather is still decent and before you have to close it up for the winter. Fall is also an ideal time to complete major cleaning projects because typically the holiday season brings a litany of guests to your home and it’s nice to have a decluttered space to show off. With that said, … Continue reading →

Score on Sports Vacations

Are you ready for some football? Whether you are a fan of college pigskin or you only have eyes for pro ball, you’d likely jump at the chance to see your favorite players in person. So what are you waiting for? September is one of the slowest times in the airline industry, which means fare sales are abundant. The downside is that you won’t find many of those deals if you are trying to fly into smaller college towns to watch your home team take on its bitter rival. Layoffs at major airlines have made booking some flights a bit … Continue reading →