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Sibling Loss: 7 Essential Tips to Help your Child Grieve

August 12, 2019 by Kaylynn Zoe Leave a Comment

Top Utah lifestyle blog, Among the Young, has dealt with the loss of a child firsthand. Here, I share some of the tips and tricks that worked for my family, especially my oldest daughter who was dealing with sibling loss.

Life is tricky. As much as I WISH this wasn’t part of life, it totally is and it’s HARD. Helping my daughter with this sibling loss was one of the hardest things I have had to do.

Sibling loss

After we lost our Ian, (read his full story here) I wanted to curl up in a ball and cry, which I definitely did. But, I also wanted to be strong for my daughter. I wanted her to remember this as a positive experience instead of one that broke her parents. T knew we were sad and she saw us cry, but I think she also saw how we grew stronger and needed each other more.

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An Easy Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe Perfect for Snack Time

July 1, 2019 by Kaylynn Zoe Leave a Comment

This easy spinach and artichoke dip featured by top US food blog Among the Young has all the things you need for your next party - plus, it's SO easy. Easy, cheesey, delicious. It's a win-win! What event will you serve this easy spinach and artichoke dip? This post may contain affiliate links, which supports my donut eating habit* Easy spinach and artichoke dip I am a SUCKER for dips, and this easy spinach and artichoke dip is SO dang good. My sister in law brought it to a party years ago and I BEGGED for the recipe. You can imagine my surprise and delight when the recipe was SUPER easy. Huzzah!! Since then, it has been a staple at our family gatherings. This easy spinach and Continue Reading

How to Use a Cricut Maker: Top 5 Tips

June 24, 2019 by Kaylynn Zoe Leave a Comment

*This post is sponsored by Cricut, but all beliefs and opinions are my own. Additionally, there are affiliate links, which means I make a little bit of money if you click on them - it supports my donut eating habits!* I've been a long time Cricut user, but I'm here to say the Cricut Maker is THE BEST. I started with the smallest Cricut machine, then went up to the Expression, then the Explore and the Explore Air 2. Nothing compares to the Cricut Maker. The Cricut Maker has the most versatility and the best cutting features. Period. How to Use a Cricut Maker Ok guys. I am OVER THE MOON excited to tell you all about my Maker! Continue Reading

The Best store bought salsa: We tested 10 salsas, read on for the results!

June 17, 2019 by Kaylynn Zoe Leave a Comment

My friends and I found the best chocolate chip cookie, and the best sugar cookie, but then we wanted to go savory and find the best store bought salsa! The results were surprising. Any guesses which store bought salsa was the best? The best store bought salsa This taste test, we went SAVORY! We wanted to find the best store bought salsa. This isn't limited to Utah bakeries like our past competitions have been. We found the BEST store bought salsa and honestly .... I was a little shocked at the results! What's your prediction for the best store bought salsa? We tasted a LOT of salsas to find the best store bought salsa - it was so worth it! Here's the list of salsas we Continue Reading

Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Our Rainbow Baby Birth Story

May 19, 2019 by Kaylynn Zoe 4 Comments

This rainbow baby birth story is a sponsored conversation from Mums the Word Network and The Stork OTC. All opinions are my own. I've gone back and forth on whether I should share our little Rainbow Baby birth story, but then I realized I've been so open when we lost Ian that it might be strange not to open up to such a happy moment in our lives. Plus, I love reading a good birth story, so here it is. After our Ian, we were deep in grief, but we knew we were meant to try again - soon. The desire was unlike anything either of us had ever experienced. Instead of "we probably should try to have a baby" our mentality switched to "we WANT to have a baby." After two unsuccessful Continue Reading

The Best Sugar Cookie in Utah (store-bought)

March 15, 2019 by Kaylynn Zoe 2 Comments

The Best Sugar Cookie in Utah featured by top Utah Foodie blog, Among the Young

My friends and I found the best chocolate chip cookie, but then the hunt began for the best sugar cookie in Utah! It had to come from a local bakery or store (nothing homemade from us bloggers!) and the results were unanimous. Any guesses who had the best sugar cookie in Utah? The best Sugar Cookie in Utah Not gonna lie to you, I'm SUPER opinionated about sugar cookies. You thought I was crazy about my chocolate chip cookies? Sugar cookies are my ART, my science, my love language! I have been on the hunt for the best sugar cookie in Utah for a LONG time, but I could not have done this alone. NO WAY. Plus, who would believe just MY opinion? Continue Reading