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How to Use a Cricut Maker: Top 5 Tips

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

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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

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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)

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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

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie in Utah (store-bought)

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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie

My friends and I went on a hunt to find the best chocolate chip cookie. It had to be in Utah and it had to be from a bakery or a store. Guess what we found? A UNANIMOUS decision and : the best chocolate chip cookie (store-bought) in Utah Valley! My friends and I are picky - I'm probably the pickiest of them all, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. When it comes to desserts, I have no patience for mediocrity. If it's going in my mouth, it needs to be fantastic - otherwise it's not worth wearing or exercising off.We had this idea at a blog conference that we should test different types of food and see which one was actually the best. The thought was SO intriguing. We HAD to start with Continue Reading

Emei Cardigan from We Are Knitters

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Emei Cardigan

*This post and gorgeous Emei Cardigan are sponsored by We Are Knitters, but all opinions are 100% my own* This Emei cardigan sweater was so much fun to do! It is an easy cardigan knitting pattern, but it was a challenge for me! I always get compliments when I wear my Emei Cardigan. We are knitters has a TON of knitting patterns for cardigans and I can't wait to do more!Emei cardigan Remember that one time I knit a snood for T? And then I got a little more daring and knit a vest for myself? Guys... my skill and confidence are improving ... because I decided to knit a SWEATER. Continue Reading

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