Category Archives: PLEASANT EVENTS

The Secret to Amazing Jello…IKEA

I Love Jello.  There, I said it.  I know it’s not cool to love Jello, but try and stop me. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed crafting spectacular Jello.  I get really motivated for beautiful Jello around Thanksgiving.  Over the years … Continue reading

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What I Wish I had 7 Years Ago

If you haven’t read my blog before, I’m a mom, but before I had kids I was a regular person. It’s too bad there isn’t a transitional period where you learn all the things you need to know to become … Continue reading

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It’s My Party I Can FLY If I Want To

Last year I discovered the KEY to having a great birthday as an adult.  The answer is a few paragraphs down…read on. Now that I’m not seven-years-old I don’t throw epic slumber parties anymore.  As a responsible adult, I have … Continue reading

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Cafe Bella Rue–My Own Personal Italy

A trip to Italy was not what I was expecting when I made a stop in at Café Bella Rue located at SoDa Row in Daybreak, but that’s what it felt like. It would be easy to make a quick … Continue reading

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Having House Guests, Chinese Ones

You can’t imagine the things you would learn having three Chinese children living in your house for a week. They were the perfect way to illustrate #80 on the list.  It’s a cultural lesson we’ll always remember.  Here’s the highlights … Continue reading

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Ten Terrific People #35

My pleasant event for this week is #35 on the list, making a list of 10 Terrific People.  I wasn’t in a great mood when I started writing this post, but after thinking about all these terrific people and how … Continue reading

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Summer Sledding–No Mittens Required

Think sledding down a steep hill is out of the question in the summer? Think again. You might think I am talking about using an ice block.  You’d be wrong though, we’re using CARDBOARD! A few weeks ago, my sister-in-law … Continue reading

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Ann Curry–My Frienemy

Even though I’m still a little bit mad at Ann Curry, I was sorry to see her leave the TODAY Show.  She’s a ground breaker and probably the hardest working woman in the news industry. I’ve been a loyal TODAY … Continue reading

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It’s a Terrific Tuesday!

I don’t normally post on Tuesday, but I don’t normally have two articles featured in the Deseret News!  It’s a big deal for me. I’ve wanted to do this for more than a year but I was too afraid of … Continue reading

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Writing Articles About Glitter #261

So I have this list of Pleasant Events.  If you haven’t checked it out, you probably should.  You’ll never be bored again. I’ve been having a Pleasant Event now almost everyday for several years.  I have to say…I feel pretty … Continue reading

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