Back in the old days (basically, the 'old days' = pre-kids), I used to scrapbook. A lot. Today I use a Memory Planner, but I have maintained my obsession and compulsive buying habits when it comes to scrapbook paper. I don't even want to tell you how many pieces of scrapbook paper I have around my house, because it would be embarrassing. So...what's one to do with it all? I've compiled a list of uses for scrapbook paper that I think any paper hoarder will appreciate. If you're like me, you'll see this list and get a bunch of ideas and feel

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Growing up in north San Diego county, there was always something to do. Within about an hour's drive from our house, we could find ourselves in the mountains, the desert, Mexico, at the beach, or even at Disneyland. I'm no longer a SoCal local, but my roots are deep and I'll always be a local at heart. It's been a treat to re-experience southern California through the eyes of my children as we return to visit family ('This place is like paradise, Mom!' my oldest told me during our last visit). One of our favorite destinations is the USS Midway,

I have been following the Galveston Diet (loosely), and I've put together some information and a Galveston Diet Review for you below. A few months ago, up late and unable to sleep because of a million different reasons, I got sucked into an Instagram account about perimenoupause and menopause (ugh, getting old is hard). The account, run by Dr. Mary Claire Haver in Galveston, sounded like she was speaking to me and she quickly had me convinced myself that a new way of eating would change my life (I am an easy sell, Instagram marketers love me). I bought the

Impalas and emus and warthogs, oh my! These are just some of the animals roaming the giant pastures of Texas Zoofari Park in Kaufman, Texas. This drive-through safari park experience lets you get up close and personal with wildlife (and not-so-wild life, hello llamas!) from the comfort of your car. We visited with family and had a great time. Here's everything you need to know before you go! What is Texas Zoofari Park? Texas Zoofari Park, located in Kaufman, Texas, is a drive-through safari park. It's situated on nearly nine hundred acres and has hundreds of animals, many of which

One of the (many) blessings of the internet is printables. I'm being kind of funny, but it's so true! You can literally decorate your house, create a custom planner, and even make beautiful gifts with free printables. And that's, like, barely scraping the tip of the printable iceberg. It's kind of crazy, really! But one thing people always ask me is, how do you get your printables so bright and pretty? It's important to know that the colors that come out of your printer may not like look like the ones that you see on your monitor. Every monitor has

Guys. GUYS. Can I tell you how much I loved my time in Sedona, Arizona?! Earlier this month, I met my two BFFs for a much-anticipated girls' trip to celebrate my friend Jesika's 40th birthday (and kind of, all of our 40th birthdays). It was the first time we've ever done a trip like this, and we stayed for a full week (which is super long when you have a job and kids back at home). But it was so, so worth it. I'm going to share 5 things to do in Sedona with you in just a second. But

A few months ago, we visited KidZania, an interactive city designed for kids in Frisco. Right after we visited, everything went into lockdown and it was closed almost as soon as it had opened. it has since reopened (yay!), and today I wanted to share some of the details about KidZania so you can plan your next adventure! Our visit was sponsored. All opinions are my own. For the full scoop about our visit, you can read my post here. Is KidZania open? Yes - KidZania is open to the public! However, due to strict precautions and sanitation measures, the

This super simple Margherita Pizza with Trader Joe's Pizza Dough is easy to make for family pizza night!

When is the best time to make a vision board, you ask? The best time to make a vision board is now! I mean it, there is no time like the present and it is ALWAYS a good time to make a vision board. This free printable vision board kit will give you everything you need to make a vision board at home. How to Use this Vision Board Kit If you've never made a vision board before, welcome! I am so glad you're here. I love vision boards - I even wrote an entire book about them! In fact,

If you're wondering where to stay in Corpus Christi, you're going to love the private and secluded Lively Beach condominiums!

We just got back from De Queen, Arkansas. If you're reading this, you probably know where De Queen is, or at least are looking for more information about an upcoming stay. I'd never heard of it before, though...but it turned out to be a great spot right in-between two very popular vacation destinations (Broken Bow, which we were visiting for the second time, and Crater of Diamonds State Park, which had been on my bucket list for awhile). Also - we stayed at The Very Best Airbnb I've Ever Stayed At.. So, read on for some things to do and

Back in the old days (basically, the 'old days' = pre-kids), I used to scrapbook. A lot. Today I use a Memory Planner, but I have maintained my obsession and compulsive buying habits when it comes to scrapbook paper. I don't even want to tell you how many pieces of scrapbook paper I have around my house, because it would be embarrassing. So...what's one to do with it all? I've compiled a list of uses for scrapbook paper that I think any paper hoarder will appreciate. If you're like me, you'll see this list and get a bunch of ideas and feel

This free printable dated November 2022 calendar is here to help you launch into a new month. I'm putting out a new calendar for each month, and October's theme is muted fall flowers (the perfect backdrop for creating the month of your dreams). Print out this calendar and stick it in a 3-ring binder or hang it on your wall. This is also perfect for a Big Happy Planner! I normally try to stick to a theme and for me, this was a tough one! The obvious themes - Thanksgiving and gratitude and the holidays - just weren't doing it

Here is a list of low-carb Weight Watchers dinners that you can add to your resources so that you always have them on-hand! They all have less than 20g of carbohydrates per serving. AND they are all tasty. These WW dinners are tried and true! Low-Carb Weight Watchers Dinners Some of these recipes can be eaten as an entire meal, and some are the main dish that you can add other healthy sides to. There are plenty of easy, family-friendly options too, so you don't have to worry about trying to make separate meals for yourself and the kids. Low-Carb WW

This DIY Link costume is inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. There is no sewing involved in this easy and inexpensive project!

Guys. GUYS. Can I tell you how much I loved my time in Sedona, Arizona?! Earlier this month, I met my two BFFs for a much-anticipated girls' trip to celebrate my friend Jesika's 40th birthday (and kind of, all of our 40th birthdays). It was the first time we've ever done a trip like this, and we stayed for a full week (which is super long when you have a job and kids back at home). But it was so, so worth it. I'm going to share 5 things to do in Sedona with you in just a second. But

In Texas, when the weather starts to cool off...people go camping. My family and I went on our first family camping trip a couple of years ago (we rented an RV and went to Arkansas). Camping is fun, but it is so much work, and takes so much organization. If you have a camping trip coming up, I hope you'll love this free printable camping planner! How to Make Your Own 8.5x11 Binder These pages are specifically designed to fit an 8.5' x 11' 3-ring binder. They will also work with a BIG Happy Planner. I like gorgeous, floral 3-ring

A few months ago, I posted 25 writing prompts - there were a few topics I'd wanted to write about that were floating around in my head and I thought I'd share them on my blog. You can find the first '25 Writing Prompts' here. Since then, I've come up with some more - I hope these will inspire you to write, or give you some direction if you're sitting around with a will to write but nothing to write about! 1. Give a tour of the home you grew up in. 2. Tell about a time you were wrong. 3.

My friend Chellie over at Art From My Table created these 21 Day Fix lemon ricotta pancakes, and you guys? YUM. Not only are they delicious, but they're also fix-approved and good for you. You'll love them, your kids will love them, your whole family will love them. Also? They're freezer-friendly (yay, pancakes!) which means that you can make a bunch and save them for later (learn how to freeze pancakes here). Instead of using traditional flour, these use ground oats. They're also packed with protein, thanks to the Greek yogurt and ricotta (ricotta, yum). And the lemon flavor just

Last week I shared a bright and colorful vision board kit. This week, I'm adding this stunning free printable neutral vision board kit to the collection! It has over 30 pages of vision board making goodness...I hope you love it! How to Use this Vision Board Kit If you've never made a vision board before, welcome! I am so glad you're here. I love vision boards - I even wrote an entire book about them! In fact, that book is a good place to start if you're feeling overwhelmed or want more guidance - you can buy it on Amazon

A couple years ago, we moved to our current home. I made this printable moving planner to help navigate allllll the things that need to happen when you're moving. It has 15 pages of printables to help with the moving experience, from lining out what you want in your new place to taking notes about the places you visit to planning the actual move. I hope you love it! (and, read on for our crazy moving/not moving story) Printable Moving Planner I want to start with my moving story because this market is C R A Z Y and if

A vision board can change your life. It can clarify your goals and dreams and give you direction. It's a tool of intentionality that can direct us, inspire us, and help us discover our creative selves. And it's not only for grown-ups...vision boards are for kids, too! This printable vision board template for kids is a great way to help kids explore their dreams. Get a free printable vision board it - for kids or grown-ups - here. Printable Vision Board for Kids I'm going to talk more about vision boards - specifically as they relate to kids - in

I've been a sticker addict since I was a little kid (and my daughter is following in my footsteps...I like to call her Sticker Fiend). I remember the sticker books I used to keep, full of smelly stickers, puffy stickers, shiny Lisa Frank unicorn stickers...sticker books were the best (whatever happened to sticker books, anyway?). My adult self can't kick the addiction (STICKERS! ALL THE STICKERS!), and I *still* love to collect and use stickers! But now I also know how to make stickers. And I'm going to teach you, too! Although I don't collect them in a sticker book

Guys. GUYS. Can I tell you how much I loved my time in Sedona, Arizona?! Earlier this month, I met my two BFFs for a much-anticipated girls' trip to celebrate my friend Jesika's 40th birthday (and kind of, all of our 40th birthdays). It was the first time we've ever done a trip like this, and we stayed for a full week (which is super long when you have a job and kids back at home). But it was so, so worth it. I'm going to share 5 things to do in Sedona with you in just a second. But

Hello, Vision Board Creators! If you're looking for some ideas for vision board categories, you've found the right place. My name is Carrie, and I'm the author of Make Anything Happen: A Creative Guide to Vision Boards, Goal Setting, and Achieving the Life of Your Dreams. I wrote a book on vision boards and have taught thousands of people how to create vision boards and set goals. Today, I'm sharing some of the most popular things people include on their boards. But two quick notes on making a vision board before I get started... First of all, and I always

My friend Chellie over at Art From My Table created these 21 Day Fix lemon ricotta pancakes, and you guys? YUM. Not only are they delicious, but they're also fix-approved and good for you. You'll love them, your kids will love them, your whole family will love them. Also? They're freezer-friendly (yay, pancakes!) which means that you can make a bunch and save them for later (learn how to freeze pancakes here). Instead of using traditional flour, these use ground oats. They're also packed with protein, thanks to the Greek yogurt and ricotta (ricotta, yum). And the lemon flavor just

When I was pregnant, I craved hamburgers. I would have eaten one a day (or more!) if I could have. I'm not pregnant and I'm not craving a daily burger anymore, but I still love me some hamburgers. I've tried to make a few changes to them, though, to keep it 21 Day Fix-friendly. Today I'm sharing a collection of some amazing 21 Day Fix burger recipes with you (I've had a few of these, and I can promise you, they're delicious). And because I love y'all - container counts are included below, too! :) 21 Day Fix Burger

Many stylish female leads have come and gone in TV land, but none of them have quite left their mark like Carrie Bradshaw. From the moment she appeared on screen women everywhere began to bow down to the one female that could truly pull off any…

We just got back from Oregon, and it continues to be My Favorite Place. Man, I love it there. I took my eight-year-old daughter with the intention of visiting my grandmother, who is doing poorly. We got to hang out with my mom, sister, brother, BFF, aunt, and grandma. It was this awesome little reunion that I wish I could recreate every year! One of the highlights was the road trip from Portland to Bend - it's this insanely gorgeous drive with a bunch of fun stuff to do on the way...and I want to share some 'must-see' stops with

Ok guys, it's been a (very long) while since I've written anything about any Beachbody-related topics, but I recently did the 30 Day Gut Protocol just to see what the fuss was all about, and I'm going to share my experience. Also, I can never leave well enough alone, so I also went ahead and made these 30 Day Gut Protocol printables to help you out if you're going through the program, too. I hope you like them! What is the 30 Day Gut Protocol? OK, you probably already know about this program if you're here, but if you don't

I finally got to check Colorado off my bucket list, and I'm going to call it - it's a Top 5 for me. And that's only after visiting the Denver area. As soon as we knew we were going to Denver, I started researching how to tour Red Rocks Amphitheater. One of the most famous venues in the world, I knew we couldn't visit Colorado without seeing it! It was even better than I expected, and I'm going to share everything you need to know to plan your trip to Red Rocks in Colorado - no concert necessary! How to

A few weeks ago we discovered that my kids will, indeed, eat turkey burgers. This was kind of a revelation because they don't seem to like turkey in other form (except Thanksgiving turkey, for some reason). This discovery was a Big Deal because it means we can add one more meal to the rotation and everyone will eat without whining, yay! This week, Chellie from Art From My Table is sharing these amazing 21 Day Fix Asian Turkey Burgers with slaw, and I am super excited to add them to our meal plan for next week. I think you'll love

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PowerToThePen #PilotYourLife #CollectiveBias I'm pretty sure I decorated my first planner when I was 16. My grandmother gave me $100 for back-to-school shopping that year, and after spending much of it at Contempo and Wet Seal, I went into the office supply store and bought my first 'official' planner. It had a green leather cover and the inside was full of my plans, notes, and doodles. Mostly, I did this while I was on the phone with a friend or trying to

Have you ever wanted to make a vision board, but don’t know where to start? These vision board printables and vision board templates are just what you need to get started. You’ll find all of my vision board content here, from information about my vision board book, Make Anything Happen, to vision board prompts to tons of free printables!

This creamy Ranch dressing is great for salads or to use as a veggie dip. It's 21 Day Fix-friendly and also great for Weight Watchers.

Hay, horse girls...this is your for you (and your horse)! Quick side note...did you know that I, too, am a Horse Girl? In the last year or so I've found myself thinking a lot about why I'm not doing more horsey things for my blog, since truly, horses are my greatest passion. I've toyed with the idea of starting a horse-related blog, even...or writing for a horse publication. Just throwing that out there in the universe. In the meantime, you can enjoy these free printable horse planner inserts for your Happy Planner! This printable planner is available in two sizes

Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients, and are a healthy and colorful addition to any meal. Try them mashed, roasted, or baked - this versatile vegetable offers a ton of options. And we're sharing some of our favorite 21 Day Fix Sweet Potato Recipes with you here today! 21 Day Fix Sweet Potato Recipes One thing we like about sweet potatoes - they're considered a yellow, but they're also at the top of the yellow food list. The recommendation for the program is to eat from the top of the list (the healthier foods being listed up higher). So, you

Where are my teachers out there? I am so grateful for y'all. After homeschooling for one semester, I mean that deeply. You are following a calling and I am so grateful for you. I hope that you will find a way to use this printable grade book in your classroom (at school or at home). If you're not a teacher, I would love it if you could pass this along to a teacher you know so they can use it! There are so many ways to use this printable grade book! I had my mom, a retired teacher, help me

Summer means sunflowers (unless you're like me, in which case fall, winter, and spring ALSO mean sunflowers)! These printable sunflower inserts for the Classic Happy Planner are SO cheerful and fun. I loved making them, I loved using them, and I love making them available for y'all! How to Make Your Own Happy Planner These pages are specifically designed to fit the Classic Happy Planner, which is 7' x 9.25'. You can buy a Happy Planner online, at your local Michaels, or on Amazon. Sometimes you can find good deals on them at JoAnn's, too! You can also make your

I am guessing that if you're here it's because you're trying to decide which weightloss program is best for you - 21 Day Fix or Weight Watchers? I have done both the 21 Day Fix and Weight Watchers. I have seen results on both plans, and I've been both consistent and unconsistent on both plans. This blog is full of recipes for both plans. I want you to know that I have real-life experience with both the 21 Day Fix and WW (which is what they're calling Weight Watchers now), and today I'm going to share a comparison of both