tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41912940585740728432024-02-20T07:11:03.335-08:00Snow MommyThe Mommy of the Snows gives you a peek into our crazy but normal life.Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.comBlogger663125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-47691220692073910542016-12-24T11:08:00.000-08:002016-12-24T11:08:05.756-08:00Flute WarAbout five years ago on our annual East Coast New Years party, I purchased flutes for all the kids to make noise at "midnight". At 9 pm our time, we would watch the ball drop in New York City and then let the kids celebrate New Years with noise makers. After that, everyone goes home and is safe in bed before the drunks hit the road. The year of the flutes, it was time to go home and I told the kids they could take the flutes home with them. My sister in law Tiffani would have none of it. She was not allowing her four kids to take four flutes home (I really don't blame her). She made sure to hide the flutes at my place so that they kids couldn't take them home. I found them the next day and told her that they kids forgot their flutes.....and so the war began.<br />
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It began as Tiffani not wanting the flutes at her place, and me insisting I didn't want them at my place either. I think the first time we hid them in Tiffani's van and little Drewby found one as they were going down the road. Sometimes we don't see the flutes for months and then I will find one under my pillow after they have visited, or hanging in the shower. Lily once hid them in Emma's bed, and Nate duct taped a couple to the wheel well of Marty's car. That one came back to me in the Safeway parking lot, a flute duct taped to my car window. Not long after that, Tiffani passed us going down the road and we had our sun roof open. Lily was terrified that they would toss a flute into our car!<br />
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In the last 5 years the 4 flutes are now down to one. Not sure where the others are....someday one of us is going to move and find one that was a casualty of war.<br />
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Today I found one in my makeup drawer. Now I get into that drawer every day, and Tiffani and kids have not been here in weeks. The only visitor we had yesterday was my MOM!!! I can't believe she took sides in this war.<br />
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So the kids are trying to come up with a strategy to get the flute back to the Stauffer clan. Lily can't keep a secret or hold a poker face, so we may just not tell her the plan. Wish us luck.<br />
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Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-89152354959769984182016-03-29T13:07:00.001-07:002016-03-29T13:07:35.885-07:00Freezer MealsI have always had a stocked freezer and few meals made ahead, but with Velata freezer meal workshops, I now have a variety of meals to pull out on busy days. I love doing these workshops and helping busy moms put healthy meals together for their families. It's been a blessing to me and I love to help others! April's menu will be full of All Stars meals that have been favorites over the last year. Here's one of my favorites, it's great for meatballs subs or spaghetti and meatballs! These are gluten free! It's been a huge hit at my workshops, many have said it smelled so good the meatballs never made it into the freezer! Enjoy!<br />
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Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-37979230723537553702016-03-01T15:31:00.001-08:002016-03-01T15:31:33.580-08:00Join the Journey! When I joined Scentsy over 7 years ago, I had no idea how it would change my life. I just loved the products and wanted to share that with others. Along the way I gained self confidence as a small business owner. I gained friendships from customers and fellow consultants. I have had so many adventures that I will treasure as the best memories. I have had so much fun.....never once has this felt like work! And of course gained an income that helps my family.<br />
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Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-20483807911485678772016-01-07T15:01:00.001-08:002016-01-07T15:11:10.245-08:00Easy Chicken DinnerWe are at a stage in life where evenings are busy and dinner can be a hassle, like every day. I love to cook and bake, when I have the time. Most nights of the week the kids have some activity and we are rushed to get dinner done and out the door. My freezer meals have been a huge help, but I also like to have a few tricks up my sleeve for quick easy dinners.<br />
This one is not only quick and easy one pot dinner, it's healthy and inexpensive. It's also gluten free! This one works best with leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken you can pick up at the store. I have found in the last few months that most stores have a 10 pound bag of chicken quarters for under a dollar a pound, amazing deal! I take two of the quarters and put them in the crock pot on low in the morning, then take the meat off the bone and use the meat that evening to add to my dinner. So easy and very cost effective!<br />
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I'm calling this one Spanish Rice with Chicken....or yummy easy dinner!<br />
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Add two cups of long grain rice to large skillet with 2 cups water.<br />
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Add 2 TBSP of Santa Maria BBQ Rub.<br />
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Cover, cook on low for 20 minutes.<br />
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Add 2 cups of cooked chicken, heat through and enjoy!!<br />
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Mom wanted me to video how we make the lefse so that our tradition is recorded and can be passed down. We all joke that we only do this because it's tradition, not because we are such big fans of lefse! It really doesn't matter, because just getting together to pass on the traditions, have fun and be together is worth all the work! Ufda!!Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-55051497877361987052015-12-02T18:12:00.001-08:002015-12-02T18:12:50.362-08:00Pumpkin Pie CheesecakeI have to admit that I'm a huge fan of cheesecake. So when Velata came out with no bake cheesecake, I knew that I was going to have increase the amount of miles I ran each week, no joke! I seriously have a problem too. I have yet to make an actual cheesecake from one of these mixes. I have made cheesecake fruit dip, individual cheesecake cups or what I call cheater cheesecake, eating it straight out of the bowl with graham crackers. Don't judge, it's the bomb!<br />
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So I knew that Thanksgiving was going to be a great occasion (excuse) to make cheesecake. At Velata convention they showed us these cute cheesecake cups in half pint mason jars. Way too adorable. So I went out to my canning jars looking for these little cups and found a case of quilted jelly jars that my Grandma Dennison had given me. She knew I was the only one still making jam. Problem is that these jars are meant for a wax seal, and I don't do that. But I knew someday I would find a cute use for them. Ding ding ding, cheesecake cups!<br />
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I used the Pumpkin pie cheesecake mix (sold out now, snif snif), and put the graham cracker crumbs on the bottom, then a layer of cheesecake, a layer of Velata pumpkin spice syrup, more cheesecake and then whipped cream. I topped it with a chocolate leaf! I'm not patient enough to make these pretty, but seriously, I don't care because they are sooo yummy!!<br />
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So thanks to Grandma for the cute jars, I'm thrilled to finally find the perfect use for them. They will make many people happy for years to come!<br />
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Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-66247839639235634652015-11-24T15:58:00.000-08:002015-11-24T18:04:16.317-08:00Black Friday Survival GuideBlack Friday is a long standing tradition for the women of my family on my Mom's side. For as long as we have had our local mall, my Mom, my grandma, aunts and female cousins have been die hard Black Friday shoppers. I thought they were crazy....for years. There was no way you were going to get me out of bed at dark o thirty and stand outside in the cold, just to get some deals. Nope, not worth it. Well.....then I became a Mom and Christmas got expensive. I was willing to do what was needed to help make Christmas money go the farthest. So I joined the insanity and since then have learned from the pros how to make Black Friday fun, worthwhile, memorable and most important, enjoyable. Here's some of what we have learned. Granted, things have changed in the last few years with Cyber Monday and Black Friday actually starting on Thanksgiving, but no matter how you shop, hopefully these tips will help.<br />
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ATTITUDE!! Seriously people, you just got done eating turkey and counting your blessings, now is not the time to be grumpy and mean to everyone around you on Black Friday. Trampling people, shoving, cutting in line, stealing carts.....no deal is worth this! Go in with a good attitude, be nice to people around you, and you will enjoy the day more.<br />
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COFFEE! This is a non negotiable. Back in the day when we waited outside at 4 am, my Aunt Ruthi would be in charge of getting the coffee and hot chocolate for everyone. She would pull up to the curb and hand us our nectar of the gods and it would help keep us warm. She always bought a couple extra to share with people in line with us. One time, as she was curb side, handing out coffee from her car window, a stranger jokingly walked up to place his coffee order. He was dumbfounded when she handed him the extra mocha she had and told him Merry Christmas.<br />
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BUDDY!! When you are Black Friday shopping, a buddy is a requirement. Don't go at it alone, it's frustrating and really boring in line! Go with a friend or two and shop together. You can take turns standing in line if it's extra long, or just keep each other entertained! Buddy's can help you find products you can't find. Another great thing about a shopping buddy is that you can combine purchased to maximize coupons and cash back rewards! As a family we meet up, then divide and conquer in small groups. We meet up again at 9 am in the food court and have cinnamon rolls and share all our good deals....and any extra coupons we aren't using!<br />
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LIST!! Have a list of products that you are looking for, and a list of people you need to shop for. My sister in law, Tiffani cuts out the adds and puts them in a notebook that also has the gift list. When she can't find a certain item, she has a picture to show the store employee and it's easier for them to help her find it.<br />
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CRAP! Yep, some things that look like an amazing deal are just crap. Stores sell these items cheap because they are cheap! One year I bought a set of luggage that was a door buster deal. I was so excited. The wheels fell off the first time I used it and it was junk. Last year I bought a pair of boots for $16, super cute, great deal!! I wore them for two weeks before I realized they were making my knee hurt, which turned into months of rehab with my chiropractor to get my knee back in alignment. No fun, not worth cheap cute boots!! Watch what you are buying and make sure it's a quality product.<br />
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COMPASSION! Be nice to the people who are actually working on Black Friday. Smile, be kind and know they are probably tired and stressed. Last year I talked with a nice young lady who was almost done with her shift, but then was going to her other job to work all day. If you have never worked retail, you have no idea how hard their job is. (I think it should be a graduation requirement for all kids to work retail during a holiday season! We would have far less rude shoppers!).<br />
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TIMING! I hate to even mention this, because it's my little secret. Because most businesses open on Thanksgiving (I personally disagree so I don't shop on Thanksgiving), we have maintained our early shopping tradition of 3-4 am and it's actually pretty quiet! The people who did the door busters are long gone, and everyone else is still sleeping. The last two years we have had no lines at that time and it's made shopping way more enjoyable. Granted, some products are long gone, and you might struggle to find what you are looking for, but to me it's worth it.<br />
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SMALL! Lastly I have to put in a plug for small businesses. They may not have the big sales, but shopping local will keep your money local and help families in your community. The personal service is totally worth a few more dollars, and returns are way easier if needed.<br />
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Good luck, hope to see some of you out there on Black Friday. Wave, smile and say hi. This is the first year my 12 year old daughter is tagging along, please pray for me!<br />
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I love my new Velata crepe maker. I had always been intimidated by crepes, getting the right consistency and flipping at the right time. This crepe maker is so easy that my kids can do it without help and even my redneck father can make them unsupervised!<br />
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Today I made scrambled eggs with bacon on the raclette, thinned down bacon cheddar cheese dip with milk, and added them to my crepes. Sooooo yummy! And it was simple and easy! Check out these Velata products and more at https://hollysnow.velata.us/Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-39665839759956474262014-10-23T20:00:00.001-07:002014-10-23T20:03:27.020-07:00Velata S'mores Dip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lily loves making S'mores on the raclette, but when I saw a picture of S'mores dip on pinterest, I knew it was perfect for the raclette! I must warn you, it's very addicting and horrible for your waistline!! #raclettewarsSnow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-48732321527820929612014-09-11T14:39:00.001-07:002014-09-11T14:39:45.527-07:00Rock Star Auntie! I pride myself on being the favorite Auntie! I work hard to claim this title! So last week when I had my brother's four kids for the day, I knew I needed to make the day special.<br />
The youngest kiddo of the day, Drew, is gluten free. Sometimes it's hard to find fun food that is gluten free. But this Auntie has some tricks up her sleeve.<br />
First was a snack mix made of popcorn, rice Chex, m&m's and Velata chocolate. The hard part was waiting for the chocolate to harden (I ended up putting it in the fridge because the kids got impatient).<br />
Then Drew said, "Auntie will you teach me to make play dough, so I can remember when I am grown up?". So we made a fresh batch of play dough in orange, Drew's color of choice.<br />
And for dinner, we made chicken skewers on the Velata Raclette, along with applesauce with cinnamon and sugar in the trays. Super simple and very yummy (and of course gluten free!). They were a huge hit to all the kids who thought anything on a stick is fun.<br />
I managed to score some Auntie points that day, and had a fun day myself! <br />
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<br />Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-6968060094809953702014-06-24T11:39:00.001-07:002014-06-24T11:39:04.659-07:00Sand Castle Contest 2014This is our 5th consecutive year of building a sand creation at Birch Bay Sand Castle Contest. We had a blast, but had to finish up our Jeep almost an hour early because the tide was coming in, and of course we had picked sand closest to the water! Thanks Marty for putting on a fun, FREE family event! <br />
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Lily and Emma won first place in Youth division. Judges loved how they worked without any help and had great use of beach materials! Way to go girls!<br /><br />Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-76491017676062230592014-02-24T13:46:00.000-08:002014-02-24T13:46:18.330-08:00#RaclettewarsDan and I have been having a blast using our new Raclette from Velata. We both like to cook, but with busy schedules and kids' activities in the evening, sometimes dinner is rushed. The Raclette makes dinner fast, fun and easy!!<br />
Friends of our in Texas started posting pictures of what they were making on their Raclette, and Dan had to one up them and post our own pictures. This is what started #Raclettewars. Now it's a fun way to share what everyone is making on their Raclettes. <br />
What is a Raclette you ask?? Check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP2s58QmZTs&feature=c4-overview&list=UU61Gw-WzjE5moYArjPeZ80A<br />
Want one for yourself? Good news, they are 10% off until the end of February. Even better, you can get yours half price with a qualifying Velata party! https://hollysnow.velata.us/Velata/ Check out my website for more info and recipes!!<br />
Here's just a few of the fun meals we have enjoyed!<br />
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<br />Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-55350807608260739692014-02-22T11:50:00.001-08:002014-02-22T11:52:06.383-08:00Snow Day!We were thrilled to wake up to Snow this morning! My Mom asked us to feed the cat while she is out of town, so the kids and I took a walk with Buddy. Note, Buddy knows the way to my Mom's because he likes to go play with her dog Charlie. So when we get close he gets excited and wants to run! Just so happened that Lily wanted to "walk" Buddy as we got closer. I am sooo mad I didn't get this on video.....we totally could have won on AFV!! Note, Lily did NOT think this was so funny and it took about 10 minutes for Nate and I to stop laughing, and her to stop crying. After I convinced her that it would have won money on AFV, she wanted to recreate it to be rich and famous!! For giggles, we may let her!<br />
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<br />Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-30187758083883900182014-02-11T18:08:00.003-08:002014-02-11T18:08:49.796-08:00Watching Over YouThere is a little tradition among my friends, when one goes on vacation, the others break into their house and prank it. We have had lots of fun over the years with tampons, aluminum foil, sticky notes....and more. A few years ago my wonderful sister in law took all the labels off the cans in my house (102 of them!) and then hid them....and the master list telling me what was in each can. Let's just say when you come home from vacation, tired and irritated....finding a master list is NOT fun. Anyways....while we were in Legoland they broke into my house again (someone remind me to change the garage door code!). <br />
Here's what we found.....there were hundreds of them.....everywhere you looked.....and I'm still finding them!!<br />
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<br />Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-30462584279273450812014-02-11T11:55:00.001-08:002014-02-11T11:55:37.691-08:00LegolandMy kids LOVE legos. Nate is a little obsessed. We finally had to move all his legos to his room, and they have taken over.....seriously! <br />
For years we have been saving for a trip to Legoland in California. I printed out a map of Legoland and put it on a big jar, like 6 years ago. We saved up our coins in that jar with the dream of a family vacation. Lily had never been on an airplane, and Nate just as a baby, so he didn't remember. We saved coupons from their Brickmaster magazine and we waited for the perfect opportunity to finally get to the Holy Land, Legoland.<br />
We finally made it last November. It was Veterans Day weekend, so the kids only missed a few days of school, and we stayed in Oceanside at our Worldmark condo. <br />
We cashed in the jar of coins and got $202! The kids split that money and that was their spending money for the week. They were really good about not asking for extras because they had their own money, and when that was gone, they were done.<br />
The whole trip was amazing. The weather was a perfect 72 ever day and the park was beautiful. I loved how hands on everything was. There were legos to play with while you stood in line, and plenty of hands on entertainment throughout the whole park.<br />
We were lucky enough to have family come visit while we were there and it made this Auntie's heart happy to spend time with the girls.<br />
I am thankful we made it to Legoland before the kids got any older, because it would have lost some of the magic on older kids. Although.....Nate and Lily are trying to figure out how to go back as "helpers" with my sister and her kids! <br />
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<br />Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-92024615582391250712013-09-26T00:00:00.000-07:002013-09-26T00:00:14.444-07:00The More You Know...A fellow Mom of a Lily (she even spelled it right!) asked me to share this important message on this day. I am happy to help when it comes to matters of your heath. Go check out her site and learn more!<br />
<a href="http://www.mesothelioma.com/heather/#.Ujd0G8bkuuA">http://www.mesothelioma.com/heather/#.Ujd0G8bkuuA</a>Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-37520210266255938842013-09-03T20:41:00.002-07:002013-09-03T20:41:41.789-07:00Team HARMYear two of the Lake Padden relay for Team HARM (Holly, Amy, Rob, Marty). We raced against our spouses (and Poppa Wayne) Team Married into Crazy, and lost. It was still a fun day with lots of family and friends participating. Lily even decided to run at the last minute and did two laps, 5.2 miles in 54 minutes, talking the whole time. When Lily and I hit the first hill, she turned to me and said, "Come on Mom!!". After the second hill I told her to run ahead. That kid is a natural! <br />
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We have been planning this for months, and I was well prepared for the chaos of kids. What I hadn't planned on was the roof.<br />
Dan started ripping off our roof last week, and realized it was WAY bigger of a job than he could do on his own. So he called for help and Gordon helped tear off shingles last Friday. After a few hours, they realized roofing sucks, and Dan called professional help.....of the roofing kind.<br />
Thank goodness the roofers could start right away, and they have been working since Monday. This job was more complicated than expected, with three layers of shingles, damage underneath, ant's nests, and much more. We also had to remove the gutters and the patio. What a mess!!<br />
So in the middle of this, the kids showed up. I had planned on outdoor activities to keep them busy, but with nails, boards, ladders, power tools, and a tractor in the yard, it really wasn't safe......ok, I just didn't trust Drew not to climb up and try to "help" the roofers.<br />
Oh, and the roofers broke the water line and I was without water on Wednesday, way to make me panic!<br />
Thursday's excitement started with finding a pee tree. This is necessary when we have one, yes only one, bathroom with 8 people. I was trying to take a shower when the kids were pounding on the door, saying Drew had to pee. I yelled back to take him outside. What's funny is that my Mom stopped by and found my hubby peeing in the backyard.<br />
Another challenge is Drew is gluten free. I had planned dinner so that I could dish up Drew before I gluten the rest of the meal for everyone else. It never crossed my mind that if Drew dropped his plate of food, he would have nothing to eat. Lesson learned. So now I make two gluten free plates for Drew.<br />
I have found myself repeating, "Go ask Nate" when they ask any electronic question, and "Auntie doesn't speak Pokemon". Today in the car I kept repeating, "Worry about yourself".<br />
Gotta run, someone just broke a fan! <br />
<br />Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-82013967421472722102013-07-28T19:51:00.000-07:002013-07-29T08:19:04.453-07:00Scentsy Family Reunion 2013My fourth convention with Scentsy, which is now called Scentsy Family Reunion, was in Indianapolis this month. What a blast we had! From the first morning with the first annual Scentsy Family 5k, to the Kelly Clarkson concert that night. Then two days of exciting announcements and inspirational speakers. I loved the brand expo where we got to see and touch all the new products! My favorite part of any Scentsy event is seeing my Scentsy peeps! We really are a big family and I love getting so see them! Can't wait for next year in St. Louis!! <br />
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This is my favorite picture! Nate (who I met in Cancun at Leadership, and loved to photo bomb our pictures there) just happened to be coming down when we were getting this pictures, so of course he took the opportunity to photo bomb us. On the escalator were other friends of mine, so they got caught in the picture too! Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-43954591386020855122013-07-28T19:29:00.000-07:002013-07-28T19:29:02.020-07:00Small Town Independence DayWe spent 4th of July at my Dad's on the Oregon/Idaho border. It was HOT! But as always, we had fun. The kids rode the four wheeler and we all were in the small town of Greenleaf Idaho's parade. There was a lighting storm that came through and it started a wildfire only 4 miles from us. Nate spotted the fire on the hillside when it had just started, and it ended up spreading to 44,000 acres. We were thankful that the Snake River was between us and the fire, so we were safe. It's always great to spend time with Dad and Marsha, and I'm glad the kids get to make memories. <br />
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<br />Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-59891406516493858322013-06-26T21:18:00.001-07:002013-06-26T21:23:03.010-07:00Sand Castle Contest 2013<br />
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We participated for the 4th year in a row, in the Sand Castle contest at Birch Bay. We had a blast! Our team won 2nd place in the Team/Family division with our Treasure Island. Nate made his own creation and Lily and Emma made their own also. What a beautiful, fun day! </div>
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Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-9698289839711069142013-06-04T18:04:00.002-07:002013-06-04T18:04:36.172-07:00Peer PressureSometimes peer pressure is a good thing.<br />
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We have been trying to get Lily to ride her bike for the last two years, and she flat out refuses. She used to ride it with training wheels, but once we took them off, she got scared. She fell over a couple times and just decided it wasn't worth it.<br />
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I'm not a big bike rider myself, but it's nice to have the kids ride while I run the trail, or when we go to the park. Lily can't ride her scooter on the gravel path, so most trips to the park were walking. We could get there faster if she just would ride her bike! I even bribed her with a new bike helmet if she would ride her bike.<br />
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So this week Lily had a bike safety course at school. She's done it before, but this year, her friends were all really excited and all talked about riding bikes to school. Little miss social bug did not want to miss out. So she jumped on her bike and practiced. It only took a few minutes and she had gained confidence and was off. So she got to ride her bike to school with her friends. And after school, she rode her bike to her friend's house, as I ran behind.......far behind.<br />
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So peer pressure worked for good this week. And it looks like I owe Lily a new helmet.Snow Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17297364137943750607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4191294058574072843.post-9020373496434989822013-05-30T09:11:00.000-07:002013-05-30T09:11:06.672-07:0015 years!Yesterday Dan and I celebrated our 15 year anniversary. Well....he ended up getting called to work, so there was no celebration together. I was bummed. I had my hair done yesterday morning and was ready to get dressed up and go to a nice dinner. My besties felt sorry for me (and will take any excuse to call an emergency girls night) and took me out for margaritas. We laughed and told stories from my wedding day and recreated a picture from that day. I am so blessed to have these loyal ladies in my life. Oh, and blessed to be able to be Mrs. Snow for the last 15 years. Honey, you still owe me a night out! <br />
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