Child And Pet Safe Bug Sprays

I LOVE Pinterest. And I have found a couple of awesome homemade sprays to keep the pests away!


- 1 part white vinegar to 1 part water

They claimed it was a deterrent and a killer, I tried out this method and found it to STINK at the deterring. The ants, more specifically, were only scared off for about an hour than they were there like nothing had happened. I did find, however, this mixture is FANTASTIC for killing them.


- 15 drops of peppermint essential oil for every 12 ounces of water

This has worked BEAUTIFULLY! I haven't even had the chance to test the killing factor because I have not seen ants since I sprayed this solution along my walls.

Happy Spring!

Funny From A Prophet

There is a hilarious part of "Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration" I want to share with you... (Goona be a little slaughtered, so watch the film for yourself, it's a good one)

Joseph Smith is beating a rug outside for Emma. A male friend comes by and says, "People see what you do and it's not right for a man of your station to be doing menial chores."
Joseph Smith replies with, "If there is anything out of order with the house, don't you think the head of house should take care of it?"
Friend says, "My wife takes care of these sort of things at my house. If you want I can have her come talk to Sister Emma?"
Joseph Smith laughs and asks, "How long have you been married?"
Friend says, "3 years next month."
Joseph says, "That long huh? May I give you a bit of advice? God intends for it to be a lot longer, forever as a matter of fact. If a man hasn't helped her in this life, what makes you think she'll want him in the next?"
Next day, Joseph and Emma see this friend beating a rug for his wife in the yard :) Joseph says, "That's a wise man there." :)

Happy Easter!

I am looking forward to the happiness our kids will have tomorrow with all the fun from the Easter Bunny visit :) But I am also loving that all of us can repent and keep trying to be better. Because of the Atonement and Resurrection, we can be forgiven and receive Eternal Life. I love the hope and peace this gospel, this TRUTH brings. I know there is a God. I know His Son, Jesus Christ, lived, suffered, died, and rose again for us all. Jesus lives and WILL come again. :)

The Latest

Bo's semester is winding down! He has less than a month to go for this semester! He is excited but also bbbuuusssyyy!!!

Rhycherd has had the same 6 teeth for the past 6 months. He FINALLY is getting another one in! BUT, it is a molar :( My poor little man has come into bed with us halfway through the night the past few nights.

Nothing new for Laneah and I as of right now :)

Call The Midwife

This is a show I just started on Netflix and am loving it! The show follows a small group of midwives in 1950's England. I seriously am never bored with anything on pregnancy, births, or babies so this show satiates my appetite :)

We Can't Wait To Move! :(

Since our time in Laramie is running up, everytime something goes amuck with this town I just say to myself, "I can't wait to move!" The reason why I am saying it this time (And most times lately) is cause of the irritating weather! We have had a week of no coats and bike rides and windows open in our house. But because we are so high up in elevation, when other places are getting to enjoy beautiful spring rain, we are getting snow! Tomorrow, we are having a full day of snow that should be resulting in 3-5 inches!!! It is April! Easter is in a week! NO MORE SNOW! But I have been trying to see the good in everything for quite a while now, and with this situation I just tell myself "We won't have a terrible drought this summer." It helps a little...

God Loves Me :)

I say that because He has shown it to me once again in a big way! We were all sick this past weekend with the flu (Not tummy flu thank goodness). Kids got it first then Bo. I did not get it till a couple days later, Sunday night AFTER the kids had gone to bed. And seriously just like that, the aches, headache, fever and chest tightness came on out of nowhere. We are all doing better now but it's just amazing how He made it so I could keep taking care of my family :) Just had to share a mini testimony :)

Loved Conference!

That was amazing! It is always awesome, but a lot more talks than usual brought me peace and comfort and guidance. I love this gospel!

General Conference Idea For The Little Ones!

Super excited for General Conference this weekend! I love the Spirit! I love seeing the unity of this wonderful church! I love the guidance!

I have been racking my brain on how to help Laneah feel the spirit more during General Conference. I found something awesome on Pinterest! You take gospel pictures, put them on the wall, and everytime that topic is mentioned, you have your kiddo point to the picture. We are using: Enos in his knees for praying, Jesus with Mary at the tomb for Jesus lives, Joseph Smith's picture for him, Christ in the clouds for second coming, Mormon hiding the plates for Book of Mormon, the temple baptism font for temple work, and John baptizing Jesus for baptism. I am super excited! :)

GroVia!

These are the new hybrid cloth diapers we are trying and so far LOVE them! We prefer them over gDiapers! gDiapers were hard to get on a kicking, screaming toddler. We also didn't like how the plastic inside folded the disposable liner. The edges would rash up Rhychie's bum. But these GroVias just have the disposable lay in there, no awkward folding. (The disposables are not flushable with this company). You can also choose to use legit cloth diapering inserts. The diapers are so soft inside and out. You can use these diapers from 8 lbs to 30 lbs! This feature makes them cheaper than other hybrid brands. We have also been throwing around the idea of trying out full blown cloth diapering. Like the money/earth saving aspect of it :)

Go Nay Nay!

Laneah still wears a pull up at night. Well, apparently I forgot to put one on her last night...

Nay: I slept in panties, I need new panties mom
Me: Huh? (Realizing what she said) Oh!
(I check her butt, I feel nothing)
Me: What a good girl! You slept in panties and did not go pee pee or poo poo in them!
(Laneah smiles)
Me: Go to the potty!
Nay: Ok! Yay!

Such a wonderful surprise for me! :)