Инстаграм Кэролайн Армель Дрейк

armelle_blog In my efforts to use less toxins in our household, I have been looking for years for a lawn care option that is pesticide and chemical free. I finally found @get_sunday lawn care system that is totally tailored to our lawn with a custom lawn and soil analysis. It is also packed with rich nutrients like food waste, iron, seaweed, and molasses! I feel so much better using a pesticide and chemical free lawn care system that gets delivered straight my your door for easy applications! Another cool thing is, it costs the same if not less than what we paid for other chemically laden lawn care systems in the past that I never felt comfortable using around my family with harmful chemicals. And, good news for you guys! 😎 I personally reached out to Sunday after discovering their amazing chemical free lawn care and was able to get a discount code for you all! Use the link in my profile, and code: ARMELLEBLOG30 at checkout for $30 off your lawn care system! I really hope you find this helpful! I know I have been searching high and low for a lawn care company I feel good about, without exposing my family to harmful products. So, I definitely wanted to pass the information along to you! #chemicalfreelawncare #naturalfertilizer #lawncare #getsunday #sundaylawncare

armelle_blog I haven’t posted much about this on my feed over here, but I recently started a wellness account over on @armellebewell!✨ I love diving deeper into my wellness journey of mind, body, and spirit, so I hope you will join me on that account too!💛 So, I’ve been using essential oils for years, but this past year I have gotten really into diffusing them in my home. Oh man! I am obsessed! I have stopped burning any toxic/ fire hazard candles in my house, and have 100% moved over to diffusing oils, and I will never go back! I have used many different oil brands over the last 13 years, but have fallen in love with Young Livings essential oils, as well as so many of their other plant based non-toxic products! Just smelling their oils you can tell the difference and note the purity of their oils. Anyhow, it’s dreamy to have such amazing blends diffusing in my house. I don’t miss my candles one bit! On my hike today, my nose was running non-stop! That happens to me this time of year. 🤧 But, my favorite seasonal support blend that also smells AMAZING is Lavender, Peppermint, and Lemon!✨👌🏼👌🏼💛 So good! Do you love diffusing oils in your home? Any favorite blends you love? #YLEO #seasonalsupport #wellness #naturalhealth #toxicfree #youngliving #healthyliving #essentialoils #essentialoilblends #oilymama #naturalmom #younglivingessentialoils

armelle_blog Raise your hand if you are sick of making 1,000 meals a day?! 😉🙋🏻‍♀️ Raise your hand if you are sick of doing 1,000 dishes a day?! 🙋🏻‍♀️ My muffin tin meals have been my go-to around here for years! Ever since my kids were tiny it’s been my perfect solution for a quick, easy, well balanced lunch that my kids have always loved! I’m sharing a bunch of tips in my stories/highlights. But, the real fun in all of this is that kids love a change of pace and making something out of the norm for them is something they respond to! When they get to help and get involved, they are much more likely to try new things! We love packing our muffin tin meals it to the park, or taking it with us on an adventure! They are also perfect for some school time snacking! And, the best part? No dishes! Just let them at it! A few toothpicks or skewers make it fun for them too! And, the sky is the limit for what you can add! Make it a theme, make it fun! Kids (and adults) love it! I have loved seeing all your muffin tin meals over the years! Be sure to tag me when you make your muffin tin meal! I want to repost and share all your good ideas! Enjoy! #armellemuffintinmeals #kidsfoodideas #muffintinmeals #healthyeating

armelle_blog Anyone else baking up a storm staying at home? What is something new you’ve made while in quarantine? I’m not usually much of a baker, but I’ve found myself elbow deep in dough these day’s. I have to say, it’s been so therapeutic! I even made my very first batch of cinnamon rolls! It’s been fun to try out a few new recipes! We usually don’t bake a ton in our house with my husband’s gluten allergy. But, most Sunday’s Norah loves make her peanut butter and chocolate chip gluten free cookies! They are my most favorite cookie at the moment, and I love that they don’t give you that heavy gluten feeling after... for those of you who don’t eat a ton of gluten, you know what I mean right?!😉☺️ Her recipe is on my blog, hope you try it out! www.armelleblog.com #armellefood #norahscookies #quaratinebaking #glutenfreecookierecipe #glutenfree

armelle_blog Often times during my meditations, my mind takes me to the most beautiful places. Places I have visited in real life. I can see them in my minds eye plain as day. Mountain tops, beaches, waterfalls, a cliffs edge. A wide open space this beautiful Earth provides me. I can almost feel the wind on my face.✨ When I travel to these magnificent places on this Earth whether physically or in my mind, I feel a special closeness to my Heavenly Parents, and to my brother Jesus Christ. The master creators of this beautiful world. It is an honor to collect these scenes over time, and hold a special place in my spirit for them to bring me to them in times of quiet, listening, and stillness. It is a beautiful thing!✨ So grateful for this Earth and the master creators of it. Happy Earth Day all! 🌎 Where do you feel the most connection to the Earth? #earthday #beautifulworld #ourplanetdaily

armelle_blog Happy Easter! 🐰✨ With the ups and downs of quarantine living, I’m sure glad that we have each other. 💛 My heart, thoughts, and prayers have been with so many out there struggling during this time in any capacity. There is a lot of worry and unknown, and my heart is heavy knowing so many have burdens to bear. Today especially, I feel blessed to celebrate the life of Jesus Christ. The one person who understands each and every one of our burdens not matter how big or small. Leaning into the infinite love and enabling atonement of my Savior Jesus Christ gives me so much comfort to know I am never alone, and neither are you. 💛✨ What a blessing to know that He lives. And, he is there to comfort us, and give us strength beyond our own. He Lives! ✨ A positive for me in our circumstances is this time to slow down and be with the ones I love with so many less distractions. We have had some beautiful moments that we will always look back on and cherish long after this is all over. Wishing you the best Easter friends! 💛 #hearHim #sharegoodness #heisrisen #helives #eastersunday #quaratineeaster #easter2020 #foreverfamily #churchofjesuschrist #ldschurch

armelle_blog A little snack tray, Easter edition! 🐰✨ Grab a few jelly beans from your kids baskets, and put out a few of your hard boiled eggs along with some healthy snacks. Hoping this will tide everyone over until Easter dinner is ready... what is everyone making? We are going to make the same dinner we did last year. Pork tenderloin, maple carrots, and potatoes on the @traegergrills, and a fresh strawberry lemon sponge roll up cake! Oh, and I’m making some homemade rolls! Because #quaratinebaking , am I right?☺️ Are you preparing anything special for Easter dinner today? #eastersnacks #springsnackboard #eastersnackboard #snackboard

armelle_blog Another official quarantine family birthday in the books. Or, should I say quaranTEEN?! I’m sure this wasn’t how he envisioned turning 13, but we were still able to have a great day! Slowing down on these teenage years feels ok right now.☺️ It’s crazy how one day they are tiny babies, and the next you have a teenager! It hurts a little to see my babies grow, but I tend to focus on enjoying each stage as much as I can, even with all the ups and downs. 😉 As you can imagine, as a new teen it’s been hard not seeing friends every day, so we ended his birthday night with a little video surprise for him. I texted all his friends and family members to record a special video message to him to play on his birthday. He was so surprised and touched to see all the nice birthday wishes!✨ I think it made his day!☺️🎉 It’s been such a privilege to see this kid grow up! I sure do hope he will continue to sneak into my bed for some extra mom time with cuddles and chats. I sure do love this guy! Happy quaranTEEN to my oldest boy! #quaranteen #birthdayboy #birthdayparty

armelle_blog I feel the most inspired in places where the world holds still, and I can be present. This is where I feel God’s presence and love the most. With the temples closed in this worldwide pandemic, I am even more grateful for all my time spent mountains to feel that peace and calm. I feel so grateful for my faith to get me through so much uncertainty in this world. I can’t tell you how comforting it is that no matter what happens, I can still feel peace, even right in the middle of chaos. I wanted to offer you an invitation to feel some peace amidst all this chaos too. Heaven knows, we could all use a little inspiration and uplifting messages right about now. Something I have been looking forward to for months is General Conference! It is a two-day conference held every six months where a living prophet and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints share Christ centered positive messages of hope, encouragement, and love. This conference not only will be memorable with the 200th anniversary of the First Vision, but it will also be unique with the announcement that no one will be able to attend in person inside the conference center due to Covid-19. It will definitely be unlike any other conference in history, and I don’t know about you, but I cannot wait for the messages and guidance during these crazy times! No matter what faith you are, I hope you will join me this weekend April 4 and 5th by gathering your family to watch in HD on the @BYUtv, Channel 11 locally, or you can stream the conference for free on the app or at BYUtv.org. I am looking forward to joining together this weekend listening to the word of God with you! I promise you will feel comfort and peace when you listen with faith. What are you looking forward to the most this conference weekend? #BYUtv #sponsored

armelle_blog Happy quarantine birthday to this guy!! 🎉 It’s hard to believe my youngest baby is 9?!! What a crazy time to have a birthday. But we made the most of it, and have celebrated the best we could all day long! We started our daily walk today, and little by little Thomas started seeing signs that said “Happy Birthday Thomas!” on our neighbors houses! Our neighborhood made him feel so special with over 40 homes putting up Happy Birthday signs on their houses, many of them leaving little gifts for him to collect a long the way. He couldn’t believe they all knew it was his birthday! ☺️ He was beyond thrilled, and we feel lucky to live in such an amazing community that made him feel extra special on his birthday during all this social distancing and quarantine. It is definitely a birthday for the books for our little (tween?!😳) and one he will certainly never forget!💛✨ Thanks to everyone for wishing him well today, and making his birthday extra special!💛🎉 #birthdayboy #quarantinebirthday #peoplearegood #coronahelpers

armelle_blog First Sunday of the Season, and it is giving me all the Christmas feels!✨ And, even a little snow! Magic I tell ya! ❄️✨❤️ I wore @rachelparcell collection’s Noel holiday dress to church today and enjoyed the sweet spirit of Christmas!✨ This time of year really is so special, and it’s the spirit of Christ that we all feel that helps us all want to be a little kinder, serve a little more, be a little more patient, and love even more! ❤️ I just love this time of year!✨ For a beautiful holiday message and ways to serve this Christmas season, click over to the link in my bio under “Light the World.” I hope you’ll find joy in this holiday season by helping others in a new way each week! ✨❤️ #lighttheworld #sharegoodness

armelle_blog I’m not quite ready for Christmas, but I’m easing into.😉✨ How about you? I helped picked out the ribbons and foliage for this darling fresh wreath I went home with from a gorgeous night hosted by @rachparcell introducing her new @rachelparcell Holiday collection! It debuts Monday! Gorgeous holiday inspired looks you are going to love! (Swipe over to take a peek!) ✨Definitely helping me get into the holiday spirit! ✨ Are you ready for the holidays to come? #myRPdress #holidaydecor #holidaywreath #yellowdoor

armelle_blog As much as I love baking up holiday treats, some years I just don't find the time.  But, I love passing along holiday goodies to neighbors, school teachers, and friends. A little trick I learned over the years is that sometimes, it is all about presentation!  It is so easy to dress up some bakery tins, boxes and bags with beautiful ribbon, twine, holiday ornaments, and a tag.  Paired with few store bought holiday treats and goodies from @Walmart packaged with care makes it possible for this busy mama to spread some love and cheer! ✨ What special treats do you like to deliver during the holidays?🎁 #Sponsored #WalmartHolidayReady http://bit.ly/2qMax5y

armelle_blog She’s always my favorite with a little freshly fallen snow. ☺️💛❤️ I added a little fresh garland to the house along with the wreaths this year. I’m thinking I like the extra touch! What do you think? #whiteexterior #colonialhome #armellehouse #christmasdecor #colonialchristmas

armelle_blog Four years ago on Christmas morning my husband surprised me with a @Honda Pilot complete with a bow! 🎁 I have never been more surprised in my life to see the exact car I had been wishing for sitting in my garage! ✨ (Slide over to see the photo!) The #HondaPilot has by far been my favorite car I have owned! Come to think of it. I am due for a new car soon! Hint, hint Santa.🎅🏻🎄🎁 I promise I’ve been a good girl this year! 😉☺️ I had the ultimate experience this week in Glacier National Park, Montana driving the new 2019 Honda Pilot! It is unlike anything I have ever experienced! So many amazing new features that I am dying over including CabinTalk that broadcasts your voice through the back of your car (no more yelling at the kids!😉), wireless phone charging, CarPlay directly from my phone, heated and cooling seats, heated steering wheel, one touch power slide second row seats, power tail gate that opens with a simple raise of your foot. I could go on and on and on! It really is the perfect mom car for me! Rugged enough for our mountain, and road trip adventures, and not a mini van!☺️😉 Ha! So many amazing family memories over the years driving our Pilot! It has really been the perfect dream car for our family! ✨ Speaking of dreams, did you see that Honda has partnered with HGTV for the Dream Home sweepstakes? I was able to tour it this week in Whitefish Montana, and it really was a dream! They are giving away the gorgeous mountain home including the 2019 Honda Pilot to a lucky winner!! Will it be you?! Be sure to enter the sweepstakes starting December 28th!✨✨ #hondapartner #HGTVDreamhome #2019hondapilot

armelle_blog Raise your hand if you are sick of making 1,000 meals a day?! 😉🙋🏻‍♀️ Raise your hand if you are sick of doing 1,000 dishes a day?! 🙋🏻‍♀️ My muffin tin meals have been my go-to around here for years! Ever since my kids were tiny it’s been my perfect solution for a quick, easy, well balanced lunch that my kids have always loved! I’m sharing a bunch of tips in my stories/highlights. But, the real fun in all of this is that kids love a change of pace and making something out of the norm for them is something they respond to! When they get to help and get involved, they are much more likely to try new things! We love packing our muffin tin meals it to the park, or taking it with us on an adventure! They are also perfect for some school time snacking! And, the best part? No dishes! Just let them at it! A few toothpicks or skewers make it fun for them too! And, the sky is the limit for what you can add! Make it a theme, make it fun! Kids (and adults) love it! I have loved seeing all your muffin tin meals over the years! Be sure to tag me when you make your muffin tin meal! I want to repost and share all your good ideas! Enjoy! #armellemuffintinmeals #kidsfoodideas #muffintinmeals #healthyeating

armelle_blog Just over here planning and preparing for the Holidays. Every year, they seem to sneak up on me and there are definitely some days I am feeling overwhelmed. I decided to take it one day at a time, and have a plan of attack. My surroundings play a huge role in how I am feeling, so I am determined to try to create an environment where I can de-stress and get on top of the holiday bustle. I'm diffusing my favorite custom holiday essential oil blend in my @dimensionsfragrance diffuser to help keep me energized during the holidays, but most importantly calm. Being a mom during the holidays is no joke, am I right?! So, how is your shopping going? If you need a gift idea, you can personalize a fragrance box for a loved one starting at $24.95! Be sure to use code: ArmelleBlog25 for an even greater deal of 25% off your entire order! Their diffusers are so beautifully designed, and battery operated, I can place them anywhere in my home! #ad #dimensionsfragrance #yourscent

armelle_blog I'll admit, I love to indulge a bit during the holidays ('Tis the Season!). But it is always nice to have a healthy option for you and your guests that is not only easy to put together, but also tastes amazing! This Mediterranean dip appetizer is a delicious way to add veggies to your menu, and can be put together in no time with the help of @Walmart Grocery Pickup! I used a base layer of Marketside roasted red pepper hummus, then added a layer of plain greek yogurt, and topped it off with: cucumbers, greek olives, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, red onions, pine nuts, feta cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, dill, and dried oregano for garnish!  Serve it with some little Naan dippers, and you are set for a fabulous healthy holiday dish that everyone will love! So, what do you think? Would you serve this at your next Holiday Party? http://bit.ly/2B5mQPq #Sponsored #WalmartHolidayReady

armelle_blog Why is everything so much cuter when it comes in a mini size?! I have to say cheese balls are one of my favorite appetizers that come around during the holidays! I created this adorable FOUR ingredient mini snack with tons of flavor in partnership with @Walmart! The secret ingredient is the Everything Seasoning that I am so obsessed with! Just take two 8 ounces packages of softened cream cheese, mix in 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, and 2 tablespoons of dried chives. Roll into two-inch mini cheese balls, roll them into the Everything Seasoning and serve with Great Value Entertaining crackers! Easy as that! A total crowd pleaser for your holiday spread, and so simple to make! With Grocery Pickup, you can order your ingredients online, making everything even easier. Now, tell me. What dish are you looking forward to the most this holiday season? ✨ #Sponsored #WalmartHolidayReady

armelle_blog It’s 9:00 pm. Trying to decide if I should just go to bed, or pull out the leftover gingerbread dough in the freezer for a little late night snack. 🤔✨ What would you do....? #gingerbreadman #gingerbreadcookies #gingerbreadmen #latenightsnack (p.s. recipe for soft thick and chewy gingerbread cookies are on my blog!)