10 Things To Do When Your Kids Are At School

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Last year my baby started grade one. And I think we all know what that means right??? Several hours, several days a week WITHOUT CHILDREN. Now let me set the stage for you a bit before I proceed. I know that this is a big moment when it happens for all of us. And we…

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Jasper Adventures: The Glacier Skywalk

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When someone asks you if you want to go check out a Glacier the first thing that comes to mind is what am I going to need: a harness, pick axe, ice shoes, harness. Well if that’s what you were wondering the answer is no you don’t need any of those things. Of course, going…

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Ballerina Fashionista: What I Wore CopyKat

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  If I had to define my style, I would say it is classic and feminine with a touch of bohemian.  Items that fit into those categories catch my eye and I can see them come together to create a whole outfit.  However, I have a very difficult time creating outfits out of pieces that…

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Quick Tips: Healthy Snack Ideas

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Healthy Snacks that are delicious and easy too Does your child need to bring a healthy snack to school everyday? Are you into healthy eating and looking for new snack ideas to get you through the afternoon slump? I have you covered. Here is a list of 30 healthy snack combinations that are not only…

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Sneak Peek: One Direction Makeup

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Who could design makeup for a teenage girl, better than a group of boys that every tween and teen girl screams for?  One Direction just released a range of makeup and cosmetic products that celebrate “life with bold shades, unique formula and limited edition collectible packaging. Makeup from One Direction is fun, bold, often irreverent,…

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Back To School: Stuck On You

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Is it just me? Or do you also get more excited than your children when it comes time to buy school supplies? I think my favorite thing about school supplies is how everything is so glammed out. There are far more options for composition notebooks than the basic black and white combo of our day….

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Ballerina Fashionista – Farmers Market

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If you are looking for more ideas on tween fashion and outfits, check out all the Ballerina Fashionista posts, HERE. What I Wore: Farmers Markets Is there anything better than going to market on a sunny, summer, Saturday morning?  I love the smell of fresh baked artisan bread and herbs from local gardens.  You can…

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Prepare Your Daughter – Middle School

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Your daughter will be attending middle school in a matter of a few weeks and though she might look calm, chances are she is sort of freaking out! There will be new kids to get to know, a new school to navigate, a locker to figure out, and switching classes all day long. There will…

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Women and Priesthood- Perspective

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Part 2: President Marion G. Romney, “It is an easy thing to believe in the dead prophets.” And then he gives this illustration: One day when President Grant was living, I sat in my office across the street following a general conference. A man came over to see me, an elderly man. He was very…

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One Dirty Bowl: Fast Desserts, Faster Cleanup

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Quick desserts and even quicker clean up mean more time with your family and friends, and less time in the kitchen. With One Dirty Bowl, whip up show-stopping desserts like Hazelnut Puffs, Peanut Butter Truffle Bars, and White Chocolate and Strawberry Cupcakes, all while dirtying just one bowl. Grab your bowl and get ready to…

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My Perspective – Women and Priesthood

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Part One Recently we have seen an onslaught of media attention surrounding the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Ordain Women movement; but what we are not hearing is the affect this situation is having on women within the Mormon faith who are being lumped into a broad stroked painting that they…

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All About that Bass

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As always, I am always looking for new music, and I am always looking for something that I will not get sick of. Well that is, until I actually do get sick of it, due to it’s constant replay on my ipod (though this usually never happens). Last week I heard this song while I was…

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Back To School – 25 Easy School Lunches

Easy School Lunches

With all the back to school shopping for supplies and clothing, what to send in their lunchbox might not cross your mind until the night before.  If your kids are anything like mine, they don’t like 99% of the lunches their school offers.  You will also likely find that you can make lunches at home…

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10 Ways To Style School Uniforms

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Do you feel like school uniforms and fashion can’t coexist? I am here to show you otherwise. Yes, a polo shirt and khakis can have you feeling like a cashier at Target. However, with a few styling tips, you can feel confident showing off your stylish side while still maintaining your school’s dress code policy….

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3 Tips To Save On School Uniforms

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  french toast | navy tie: c/o french toast | pleated navy skirt: Lands End |red tights: c/o welovecolors |   As more schools embrace a school uniform policy, many parents are thrust into a whole new world of back to school shopping. I remember all too well the frustration I felt buying uniforms for the first…

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