My mom was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma right before my 19th birthday. I was a freshman in college and my dad had tried to convince me me to move out. Go off on my own somewhere and have a real college experience. I had chosen to live at home and attend the local community college.ContinueContinue reading “Thoughts from a Motherless Mother”
Author Archives: Stephany Rios
Week in Review: Family Fun, Activities, and Smiles
I’m looking back at the photos of last week and what a week! I’m sure you can relate. Thank you for letting me take a little bit of your time to share what we’ve been up to. This here is the smile of a boy who just finished Kindergarten! To say he’s a little competitiveContinueContinue reading “Week in Review: Family Fun, Activities, and Smiles”
Our Entrepreneur Journey~ Part 2
It’s August of 2009. Chris and I married during a break in my nursing school semesters. I had finished my LPN year, and had my RN left. I wasn’t working. Nursing school was so hard and time consuming, there really wasn’t really time for me to work. I was also a primary caregiver for myContinueContinue reading “Our Entrepreneur Journey~ Part 2”
Ritter Island- Thousand Springs State Park
When we committed to taking on travel sports for the first time, one thing I wanted to make sure I did, was make our trips not just about the game. I love watching my kids in their sports or activities, but their siblings may get a little, dare I say…bored. So I wanted to makeContinueContinue reading “Ritter Island- Thousand Springs State Park”
Southwest Chicken Wrap
I know you love a good, quick recipe! It gets even better when dinner is so good, but really took under 15 minutes and tastes so good. Southwest Chicken Wraps are a meal the whole family loves. I cook it often on Thursdays, when I work in the afternoons and need something quick…but higher qualityContinueContinue reading “Southwest Chicken Wrap”
Etsy Artwork
Do you love to swap the artwork in your home frequently? I sure do! I love to switch out artwork every couple of years, or with a room refresh, so I definitely like to find affordable artwork. Have you ever looked on Etsy?! It is my favorite place to find artwork. I’ve rounded up severalContinueContinue reading “Etsy Artwork”
Leftover Fruit Bread
Do you find it painful to throw food away? Especially with current food prices! Here’s a great recipe if you have fruit that’s past its prime. Ingredients: 2 cups blended fruit 3 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup olive oil 1 Tbs. Molasses 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract 3 cups all purposeContinueContinue reading “Leftover Fruit Bread”
Succor Creek & Iviana & Co. Pop Up
When was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone? Personally, I probably don’t step out of mine often enough. A few weekends ago, I held a pop up shop and it had me a little bit out of my comfort zone. It has been 7 years since I did a pop upContinueContinue reading “Succor Creek & Iviana & Co. Pop Up”
Bathroom Refresh on a Budget
Do you have a room or two in your house with a few major pain points? I’m sure most people do. If you had the money, time and resources, you’d rip the whole thing down to the studs and start over, right? But reality is life is expensive these days and circumstances don’t always (orContinueContinue reading “Bathroom Refresh on a Budget”
Visit Zion National Park, UT
It all started with Grandma. She wanted to go see the Manti Temple now that it is open to the public after being closed for renovations. My dad told her he would make the 8 hour drive down with her. He invited his children. Then grandma decided it was best she stay home, and dadContinueContinue reading “Visit Zion National Park, UT”
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