If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, “Can a Broadway show really get away with saying THAT?”—The Book of Mormon answers with a gleeful, “Yes. And we’ll sing it in a tap number.” I saw The Book of Mormon this week at the Keller Auditorium, and to put it simply? It was absolute chaos—in the best,…
Summer is so close, we can taste it! Or is it just these Sour Cherry Margarita Jello Shots…? Either way, I am stoked for better weather. The last 6 months have been somewhat of a whirlwind for my family. We moved to Eugene, OR in November when my husband got a job transfer. While we…
*Reposted* In Oregon, we are experiencing an absolutely miserable heat wave with temperatures up to 110 this week! And no, we do not have central air. But hey, I really think this $9.99 box fan is starting to do something… maybe… While this is completely unusual for us- even in the heart of summer, we…
This post may contain affiliate links. This sensory activity is perfect calming down your younger children right before a quiet time or a nap. My youngest brother did this activity when he was at the age where he didn’t like naps, or after a temper tantrum. Taking a few minutes to play with this sensory…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #CelebratorySips #AbsolutAmerica #CollectiveBias Merry Berry Mermaid Drop Recipe Summer is getting so close, I can taste it! And what I mean by that, is I can…
I just saw Six for the second time—and let me tell you, it was every bit as electric as the first… if not more. This isn’t your traditional musical. It’s part concert, part theatrical spectacle, and somehow still delivers more emotion, history, and girl-power energy in 80 minutes than most shows do in three hours….
Looking for awesome ideas for Easter Baskets For Adults? Well, look no farther than these DIY Bunny Beer “baskets!” Make these adorable DIY Bunny Beer baskets for family, friends, and spouses with beer, cider, or even 6 packs of wine- you can whip up these adorable Easter baskets for adults in less than 15 minutes….
They say a child remembers the first time they locked eyes with a lion. The moment a giraffe leans in close, velvet nose to tiny fingers. It’s more than a momentary experience. A memory that stays. In a country stretched wide with highways and harbors, there are places built not just for looking, but for…
I went into Life of Pi completely blind—and left utterly gutted in the best possible way. This production is a breathtaking fusion of theater and visual poetry, where storytelling and spectacle come together with devastating beauty. This is also one of the first Broadway productions I have seen that was not a musical, and I…
Moving into a new home can be equal parts exhilarating and exhausting. Between unpacking and figuring out where everything goes, it’s difficult to see the light at the end of the daunting tunnel otherwise known as settling in. But take heart, a new home is a blank canvas that’s primed and waiting for you to…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SimpleGoodness #CollectiveBias Spring is here! Okay, I know that’s what I said mid January when I saw a ray of sunshine, but the trees are now getting their leaves and flowers are popping up. And here in NW…
Toy Story Slinky Dog Craft For Kids Are you ready to take a walk down memory lane with your kids? Remember the lovable Slinky Dog from the Toy Story franchise? Well, now you can bring this classic toy to life with a fun and easy Slinky Dog craft that you can create with your little…