The Nap Time Creations

All week long I have shown how I keep my small home organized. I buy bins from dollar stores, put things back, clean, and label. I have saved the best for last! How to keep yourself organized! It's a secret everyone is wanting to know, the climax is building, but here it is, Do what makes you happy! I have a good Idea of how my week is going to be and what I want my days to be like. I exercise in the morning and take a Pilates class once a week. When I come home I read my scriptures, or if you don't want to do that, read an uplifting book for a few minutes. Always get ready for the day! Shower, put on make-up, do that hair, I can't tell you how many times I wanted to just sit and stare at the wall and do nothing. Yes it is OK to take a break every once in a while and do nothing, but do get ready! Make that bed!! I make mine everyday and I feel so much better knowing I have one room cleaned in my house! Last, but not least, do something that makes you happy! I don...

I love being in my kitchen. Baking, crafting, gathering, and dancing, whatever it is everything happens in my kitchen. Like most kitchens, I have dishes, glasses, Pyrex dishes and mixing bowls in the cupboards. Silverware, measuring cups, and cooking utensils in the drawers. And a Lazy Suzan to place the bulk of the food, but I have two small cupboards that I have to fit the rest in.   We have limited counter space, so when I am done using something I have to put it back. Appliances are in a corner cupboard. How it all fits I don't know, but I am glad. Check back tomorrow for the last one!!

My bathroom is small, so, I have to keep it clean and organize. I have room under the sink for cleaning supplies, a medicine cabinet for medicine, and a build in storage closet for everything else. The Bins I bought at the dollar store. It consists of washcloths, hubby things, baby cleaning stuff, and famine products Yes I have a drawer dedicated to all of my stuff! Hair, odds and ends and blowdryer, makeup and curling tools.  What are some ways you keep your bathroom clean and Organized?

If your house is like our there are papers everywhere. Some belong in a scrapbook, in a file folder, or just in the trash. I try very hard to keep our house, and desk organized but sometimes that doesn't happen. To condense the mess, I put important papers in a file folder box. It is alphabetized and everything is at my finger tips. The labels I have are: Baby Growth-this includes the papers the pediatrician gives me Church-probably the biggest includes, coloring books, talks, Articles of Faith, and parts of my calling Colt's work/school Gym/fitness Home-the lovely book we signed when we bought our house Insurance-car and home Life Insurance Lindsay's School/work Medical-records, insurance and bills Mersadie's Health Projects Taxes-this in in two different folders *Keep for 7 years!* Work Expenses I keep extra folders in the back and long papers in the bottom. Check back tomorrow for a bathroom organization!

A week of organization!! Living in a small house, it needs to stay straight! For starters, the hall closet! I live in a small older home, and I just don't have a lot of room! So, my house needs to stay organized. I have no pantry, and one closet for cleaning supplies and house "stuff." As you can see, tall on one side, stuff in bins (that are labeled) and tools below. Miscellaneous stuff goes up tops, like light bulbs, iron, etc. In the bins are dusters, shoe care, food saver bags, and wires and cables. Look tomorrow for more organization.

I love to take pictures! I take them all day long. On my Nikon Camera and on my phone. Along the way I have found a couple things that help me take great pictures. Lighting. Open the blinds, go outside and get as much natural light as you can.  Take pictures of moments you don't want to forget. I hate it when my phone is dead or my camera is not around and I have to use my husbands phone. I don't want the picture on his phone I want it on mine.  Which brings me to 3. I am selfish with pictures. If they are of my kid, I want a copy. Don't be afraid to ask for a copy of the picture.  If you want to print you pictures, find a good printing company. Walgreens, Costco, Sam's Club are all great local ones. (Me and Walmart have disagreements.) For GREAT looking pictures go to Shutterfly , or  Persnickety Prints . Back up those pictures!!! I can't stress that enough. I back mine up on CD's and on an external hard drive.  Last but not least, Have fun taking t...

Yesterday was a huge success!! Colt loved his gifts and his day. I couldn't have been more thrilled that it was a beautiful day and that he liked his gifts. First, I made him breakfast. Crepes with Nutella and Blueberries (his favorite).       (recipe at the end) Next, he received gifts. The shirt was a huge hit! Sadie and I made him a card. Later that day we went to his grandparents, had dinner and watch the basketball game! I am grateful for the man and a wonderful father that he is!! Hope your man had a fabulous day also!! Recipe for Crepes: 4 eggs 1/2 tsp Salt 2/3 Cup milk nutmeg 1 Tbs. sugar 2/3 c. Sifted flour 2 Tbs. butter Put eggs in blender and put on stir until light yellow. Add remaining ingredients. Process till smooth. Bake in pan and swirl around till half way up the pan is covered. Bake and flip. Top with fruit of choice, and Enjoy!!

I love summer treats. The popsicles, ice cream cones, slushies, smoothies, whatever it is I love them. But, sometimes the treats are not always healthy. I came across this summer treat from a family friend, and I am going to share it with you today! I call it Nut Melody. What you need is: almonds cashews sunflower seeds (shelled) pumpkin seeds (shelled) mini chocolate chips flax seed grinned First, buy your nuts raw. I buy mine at Kitchen Kneads in Ogden.  When you get it all home, wash the nuts and seeds (you never know what is on them.) --Make sure you dry them.  Next, place the nuts on a cookie sheet, turn on oven to 200 and bake the nuts for 15 minutes.  When that is done, place in a Ziplock bag or in a container big enough, and mix all the ingredients together. The mini chocolate chips gives a hint of sweetness and the rest it just scrumptious.  Happy Friday!!   

I love to go swimming and now that I have Sadie I love taking her swimming! Most neighborhoods now days have splash pads, and I want one close to me so bad!! Well I found out I DO!! YAHOO! Come to find out, I have many splash pads and pools around me to name a few Lorin Farr Pool and Slide on Gramercy Harrisville City Park Splash Pad Riverdale Splash Pad Roy Aquatic Center North Shore Ogden High Pool Ben Lomand High Pool Brigham City Pool South Ogden Splash Pad Clearfield Swimming pool Layton Surf and swim Cherry Hills I am sure a missed some so if you have any places that you love to take your kids please share!! Check back tomorrow for a yummy summer treat!! Happy Swimming!

What a wonderful holiday it is to celebrate our dads!! I love my dad and he is the hero in our family! Being married I find Colt to be the Hero in my family!! I have some fun Ideas of what to get your dad or husband for fathers day! It is not just a day to celebrate all dads but also to celebrate the wonderful man that he is! coffee mug (or hot chocolate mug) t-shirt found a great one here . favorite candy bar drawing of him handprints ( Link here ) camping gear hat new clothes favorite sports memorabilia   The list could go on! I am excite to say that Colt will be getting some great surprises for this fathers day!! I will do an update on Monday to let you know what he got!! For more Ideas check out my Pinterest board: What are you getting your father or husband?

We all get a little bored sometimes... but if your kiddos are watching TV while the sun is shining and are bored, RED FLAG! I now understand while my mom would look at us with a puzzled look on her face. Here she spent tons of money to keep us active and we were BoReD!! Not possible! I have found a few lists, jars, sticks, and excitement to keep kids busy. Link Here Link here Link Here Also check out one of my older posts:  Sunshine Coloring pages, chalk, jumprope, hopscotch, swimming, reading, picnics, frisbee, bubbles, gardening, walking, parks, sandbox, and bike riding are some other ideas to add your boredom jar, box or sticks. For more Ideas check out my Pinterest board .  What are your boredom breaks?

I love quiet books. When I was little, my mom had quiet books for us to play with during church. I loved them. Last year while I was pregnant I decided to make my own book. I found some templates on pintrest and viola I had my own quiet book! I printed the templates from Oopsey Daisy blog here . Here is what my quiet books looks like! Cover Alphabet is inside for the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Tree The truck holds the Ice cream   I love watching Sadie playing with the book. I had to tell myself that it is ok if it isn't perfect. Your kids will love it no matter what! To check out more Quiet Book ideas check out my pintrest board Quiet Books : Don't Forget to follow me on Facebook! Nap Time Creations Check back tomorrow for ways to keep your kids busy! Happy Monday

This last weekend we had a blast going camping at Cherry Hills and Swimming at Cowabunga Bay! It was a great start to a fabulous summer! I am, however, grateful that we did a trial run of camping with Sadie. She slept horribly, was a little cranky and I learned that I need to pack more thoroughly! I have come up with a list of needed items to have for baby. Clothes Outfits Pj's Swimsuit and towel Blankets (3) Towel and washcloth Shampoo Lotion Formula Bottles Spoons Baby Food Pack and Play Sippy Cups Diapers Wipes toys bibs I also have some camping gear that not everyone has but I would recommend getting:  Formula Divider  Camping High Chair (total life saver). If you don't have a high chair a bumbo will work also! If you are looking for a list of what to pack your self as well than check out Happier Happenings blog ! Also for more Ideas check out my Pintrest Board: Check back on Monday for my quiet book ideas! ...

Our weekends fly bye and because they do we try to make the best of them. Look around your area and try and find things that are unique to you. For example we a fresh water spring in our community. My husband has loved going to it since he was a little boy and calls it the tree of life! I also have come up with 10 fun free things to do with your kids, regardless of age! Backyard campfire/or campout: Pitch that tent and build a fire! As a kid, me and my brothers loved sleeping outside, and now we love having a campfire. Backyard movie. Pick a family favorite (Sandlot, Hook, Rookie of the Year, Cars, Toy Story etc.) Blow up an air mattress and watch that movie Drive Inn Style. Walking trails or Hiking Trails. Living in Ogden we have so many trails around our beautiful mountains. Easy, medium or hard trails are everywhere. Go to the park. Get those kiddos exercising. Swinging, slides, climbing, chasing, the list is endless. Feeding Ducks. I have 2 duck ponds close to me, and ye...

I love watching Sadie grow during this first year. She is getting bigger and bigger. I have found different ways to document your little bambino growing as well! A monthly picture! Here are some of the different ideas that I have found: One outfit all at different times Add what they have accomplished during that month Or just how old they are! If you don't want to paint one wall in your house chalkboard, then you can paint a cupboard door, like I did! I have also seen scrapbook paper with the month, a post-it, alphabet letters above the head, and much more! Check out my Pintrest board for more ideas on baby bumps and monthly pictures here ! Follow me on twitter @NapTimeCreate Check back tomorrow for Weekend family fun ideas!

I love seeing other moms perfect baby bumps! I will admit when I was pregnant I did not want my picture taken! I took a few baby bump pics but not cute ones. If you are pregnant, (or even if your not) and want to take pics of that cute growing bump, here are ideas for you! Compre your growing baby A front and side picture Or a different view of that growing belly! Here is my baby bump! Thats right I took a grand total of four pictures! Check out my Pintrest board for more ideas ! (they don't have to been done in the bathroom mirror!) Come back tomorrow for Baby growth ideas for the first year!!