Raising Memories: Making & Documenting Family Memories
Heather Lynne

From raising kids to empty-nest living, join me in exploring ideas for memory-making and intentional living to create a life you love, through every season of motherhood.

Sincerely,

Brownies with Marshmallows on Top

Brownies with marshmallows on top are one of the easiest ways to turn any brownie — homemade or a box mix — into something bakery-worthy. 

This marshmallow topping trick takes just two extra ingredients and about 2 minutes of extra oven time, and it works no matter what brownie recipe you're starting with.

The best part: the marshmallow layer stays soft and gooey even after the brownies cool completely, so you're not stuck eating them warm to get that melty texture.



Here's exactly how it works, plus how we like to make it with a simple box mix.

Douglas Hybrid Mattress Review (2026): Foam vs. Hybrid Comparison

We've been excited to review the new Douglas Hybrid mattress (with springs) after our Douglas Mattress Review, back in 2017, when the original Canadian foam bed-in-a-box was released. 

Douglas Hybrid Mattress Review

If you've been wondering whether to go foam or hybrid, keep reading!

Memorable Things to do with A Teenage Daughter

If you're looking for fun things to do with a teenage daughter, you're in the right place!

things to do with a teenage daughter

Keep reading for simple ways to fit in family time with your older kids. You'll find lists of ideas for after school, between work, mommy-daughter dates, and free activities at home.

Lace Crown Tutorial

Isn't this little lace crown adorable? You can make this simple crown craft by following the tutorial in this post!

Lace Crown Tutorial
 
I took some photos throughout the process so that I could share them with you in this lace crown tutorial:

Little Man Mustache Baby Shower

When my sister-in-law got pregnant with her second little boy, we were so excited and threw her a "little man" baby shower! Specifically, we went with a diaper shower, since it is her second baby and her second boy baby shower. 

We invited a few close family and friends and had a little party to celebrate this special baby boy's arrival in style!  

Little Man Mustache Baby Shower


Boy Baby Shower Plans


Keep reading for lots of little man baby shower ideas!  These could also be used for a fun gender reveal or boy's birthday parties.

A Valentines Day Countdown for Kids

Check out this Valentines Day Countdown for kids! I've included instructions to make your own Valentines Countdown and a couple of lists of Kid Friendly Valentine's Day Activities and FREE Valentine printables for kids!

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For Valentine's Day this year, I wanted to do some fun things with my kids so we put together this Valentine Countdown for Kids! There is a little envelope for each day and inside is a little note, with a valentine activity for the kids or the family to do together that day, in preparation for Valentine's Day!  I'm excited about the things on our list (which I will share in this post)!

Valentine's Day Countdown Activities for Kids

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