There are so many great benefits of hiking. Both mental & physical. Last year I ended up with a herniated disc in my lower back. I did a ton of research on the best ways to heal it without having surgery. One thing I learned, is that hiking is one of the best ways to… Continue reading Hiking ~ My favorite way to find ZEN
Eden is one of my favorite places to visit. We usually do a family vacation there every summer. It is located up Ogden Canyon near Pineview Reservoir. The drive up to Eden is so beautiful! My kids love it there and we have so many fun family memories in Eden. We usually stay at the… Continue reading Finding Zen in Eden, Utah
I love reading, but rarely have the time to read. Or should I say... rarely take the time to read. So this year I decided that I was going to join a book club so that I would force myself to read more. I absolutely love the ladies in my book club and have really… Continue reading Hosting Book Club
I am so excited about the wine cabinet my husband and I created from an old hutch that has been sitting in my basement for the last 10 years!! It was painted with a really ugly crackle paint from the 90's and I hated the way it looked. Then I saw some ideas on Pinterest… Continue reading DIY ~ Wine Cabinet
These cute wine glasses are perfect for entertaining guests. Each guest can write their name in chalk on the stem so they don't mix up their glasses. Here's what you need to make them: Black chalk paint, blue painting tape and either a sponge tip brush or a regular paint brush. I used the sponge… Continue reading DIY ~ Chalk Paint Wine Glasses
Ok, so Las Vegas is definitely not a place that I think of when I think of finding Zen. However, I was able to find some very zenful places in Las Vegas! I guess when you are seeking Zen, you will find it! Hash House a Go Go - Las Vegas The food at this place was… Continue reading Finding Zen in Las Vegas!
I made this cute gift for a friend who was really struggling. Sometimes just letting someone know that you are thinking about them is enough to keep them going! The first thing you have to make is the cover for the hanger. You will crochet a 1-inch strip long enough to cover the whole hanger.… Continue reading DIY Gift ~ For a friend who is struggling
Awhile back I hosted a bridal shower for my sweet niece. It turned out great and I really think the guests had a wonderful time! The biggest thing I realized when planning and preparing is that you need to plan ahead. I made a lot of the food ahead of time so that the day… Continue reading DIY ~ Pink & Black Bridal Shower
Recently I was able to visit a quaint little place that I knew nothing about. Apparently, the Brick Canvas has been around for about 5 years, but I had never heard of it before. It is located at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah and there are so many ways to find ZEN there. Let's just… Continue reading Finding Zen at the Brick Canvas
One of my resolutions this past year was to find gratitude in ALL things! Now that seems pretty simple to most, but is it? Can you find gratitude in sickness? Can you find gratitude in pain? Can you really find gratitude through all the chaos of life? I believe you can. If you believe that all… Continue reading Gratitude the Whole Year
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