The month of May brings mayhem and be honest - there are not a lot of family dinners with everyone all together around the table
Enter this delicious concoction
Satay chicken with a bit of garlic and a lot of shakes of chili lime seasoning - measure with your heart
Make Spanish rice according to the directions on the box
Steam some broccoli - so they are eating something green
Add in a few cherry tomatoes or whatever you have in the fridge
Crumble cotija cheese all over the top
Eat it hot. Eat it cold. Throw on some cilantro lime dressing if you feel the need
Dinner?! You've totally got this!
Dinner in a hurry, dinner on the go, take out, chicken an rice, easy dinner recipe, make ahead, may is insane
Backyard planters, garden pots, they need drainage holes or your plants just are not going to do well
Who would even buy them without holes? Hi. It's me. Most times I look for beauty over functionality. This drill bit was under $12 and so very easy to use
Problem solved
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Backyard planting, curb appeal, diy planters, gardening, simple problem solving, growing annuals and perennials, out in the yard
How To Host A Mahjong Night - That Everyone Will Be Sure To Love
Gather your girls and have them spread the word
Gather an even number of people to make it so groups can be playing as they learn
Designate one main person to be the teacher - go over the tiles and the rules . Have a leader sit with each table to guide them as play begins
Have everyone venmo ahead so you have an accurate head count - the venmo covers the lesson, mocktail and appetizers
Set the scene so everyone is excited to be there
Mix up the seats so everyone meets a new friend - if possible everyone sits at a different table than who they came with
Everyone catches the bug! Ladies are all now texting about tiles, certain rules, and making plans to get together again
Just don't forget to take a picture at the end of the Mahjong group that started, planned and orchestrated the entire night like we did!
Mahjong night girls night ideas intentional hosting meaningful gatherings build community easy entertaining so much fun for all
Love spending together any and all of the time that these girls will give me!
Missing Tal and Ash 🩷
#vintagemarketdays
#thrifting
#girlsday
#chaoscoordinator
Total And Complete Goldmine
#roundtop
#homedecor
#whynot
Explore different areas, home decor options galore, such fun exploring, need to take a trailer next time
Sisters on Sunday
4.26.26
Dear Girls,
This week while out running errands I saw a billboard outside of a church that said "God leaves little gems for us everywhere."
He sure does
The 10$ bill you found in the pocket of a jacket you haven't worn in a while . . . that's a gem
The gem is in a hug from your mom
The smell of fresh laundry as you lay your head on the pillow at night - a gem
The face that was captured for your school photo and was awful could very well be a gem ( later in life for sure )
God leaves you a gem when you bite into a warm chocolate chip cookie,
A gem is when you get a friendly smile from the deli guy at the supermarket
When a friend shows up or sends a text for no reason - that's a gem
When you look around the dinner table and known that these faces love you even when you are being a jerk - that right there is a lot of gems
Your dad waiting up for you past curfew, he is a gem
A hot shower after a long day
Even a yummy fresh drink filled to the top with ice and a fat straw can be seen as a gem
My point is, if you look for it you are going to see God's hand surely in any and all circumstances that you are in
We all get busy. Maybe you are bogged down with school, jobs, sports, all of the everyday life things , and don't see how keenly aware He is of us. When you look for his hand you are bound to see it. Don't forget to look for the gems
Look for it this week and tell me where you see it? I think you'll be more than surprised at the frequency
You are loved and adored
Xxo
Ma Mere
#lookforit
#theeveryday
#littlegems
#inthedetails
Gods hand is in the everyday, how lucky you are, can you see the gems, life lessons
Sisters on Sunday
4.19.26
Dear Girls,
Tell your people that you love them.
No matter what you love them
Notice the small things
Don't make everything a competition
Show up
Check in on people
Give compliments freely
Help people without expectations
Oh how I love you!
Xxo
Ma Mere
#loveyourpeople
#loveyoumore
#noexpectations
Remember mood rings!!?
This is similar but better! An aura reading photo booth
Mind blown
A fun little experiment guessing what each other's aura would say about us. Some of us were right - some if us were way off
#microadventure
#aura
#photobooth
Girls day, micro adventure, mood rings, what's your color, photo booth, guesses
I am done officially spending money on plants that I know I for sure cannot grow
I keep trying to figure it out and I quit. From now on I will buy the boxwood for way less, trim the bottom leaves. Tie all of those bottom stems together. Trim the top to whatever shape.
Voila! You have yourself a much less expensive topiary
It is slow growing but I don't mind one bit
#topiary
#planthack
#myhouse
Topiary growing, plant killer, plant hack, stop spending the money, figuring it out, green thumb
Sisters on Sunday
4.5.26
Dear Girls,
It's Easter Sunday. Conference Sunday. What a doubly great day!! Last week I asked all of you your "Because of Him . . ." Statements
This question has been asked to you often (yearly- ish) and it has been such a perk of our parenthood path to watch you learn, grow and progress
Because of Him, we will one day be resurrected and our bodies will be perfect. We will have no physical ailments, pains, or imperfections. Type 1 diabetes will be crushed, no migraines, infections, tumors, cancer, or any sort of deformity. What a beautiful day that will be.
Because of Him we get to laugh and experience life! I love that I get to do those things with u guys and on my own! We are so lucky! 🍀
Because of Him . . . When we have bad days we can have a fresh start all over again ( the current swiss house residents know what I mean by this more than anyone !)
Because of Him … we have the daily opportunity to learn and grow stronger. This might mean discovering something new about ourselves or deepening our relationships with friends, family, and the Savior. Because of Him, each day we get to learn something big or small which is a beautiful thing!
Because of Him I can move my body everyday and do what I can to become more like Him. Because of Him I can be an example of Him and an instrument to bring those closer to him. I can laugh 24/7 and spread love and joy! Because of Him I've got a pretty legit family!
Because of Him we can have confidence in a world filled with uncertainty. We can trust that everything will work out
Because of Him we have eternal families. We have a friend, companion, and teacher who understands our needs, wants, desires and fills them!
Because of Him … I have the developed the discipline, strength, and opportunity to play sports, grow through challenges, and be part of something that supports and uplifts me
You truly are our greatest treasures. Oh how you are loved and adored!
Xxo
Queenie & Chief ( this rare one special time! )
#becauseofhim
#helives
#generalconference
#lovedandadored
Because of Him, so very loved, sisters, general conference weekend, Easter
Quick need an Easter table centerpiece?
Odds are you have everything at your house this very minute
Drill? Check
Carrots? Check
Flowers? Go cut some from your yard - Check
You are good to go
#centerpiece
#springflowers
#tabledecor
quick centerpieces, easy to whip up, use what you have, get creative
Some times crafting is quick and tidy
Often it brings extraordinary chaos
For me it is therapy
Any pattern by @nicole.mcrae.designs is always a win
Bunny bags, sewing, crafting, maker, sewing patterns
