Hi friends! It has been a minute since I have taken the time to write a “life lately” post…or any post at all for that matter. May brought an unexpected business opportunity for Chris and I. We took the risk, and it has taken some time to get going. So what is it?! Well…we needContinueContinue reading “Life Lately at the Rios’”
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The Journey of Small Business Ownership: Challenges and Lessons
Part 4 We are back for the next part of our journey as small business owners. It was 2014 and Chris’ mail in repair business was going great. We thought it made sense to expand and try and capture the local market. There were already random people who would show up at our house askingContinueContinue reading “The Journey of Small Business Ownership: Challenges and Lessons”
Small Town Traditions and a Thrilling Victory
Life Lately You’ll soon discover, if you haven’t already, that a normal week for us consists of games. Whatever the season, Ivan is playing the sport. He wrapped up flag football last week with two games. The first game they won, beating a team that had been undefeated for two years!!! It was such aContinueContinue reading “Small Town Traditions and a Thrilling Victory”
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”
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”
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”