Melissa Au

Hi, my name is Melissa! I live in Spanish Fork, Utah. I'm happily married to Rob, and together we have five wonderful kids. Our family loves to embark on adventures, often in our RV, exploring the great outdoors. I'm an avid reader and a big fan of Hallmark movies – they always have a way of lifting my spirits. Hiking is another passion of mine; there's nothing like the tranquility of nature. I have a sweet tooth for chocolate and a love for Mexican food, both of which make life a little more delicious. In my downtime, I enjoy playing games with my family, creating memories and sharing laughter. Life is an adventure, and I'm here to enjoy every moment of it! I'm the blogger and creative mind behind the blog A Sparkle of Genius! Check out our posts on recipes, crafts, kid stuff, printables, travel and more!

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Make your Own Duct Tape Notebook

If your kids are like mine, now that it is back to school time, they are eager to get all over their back to school …

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Hello Fall Free Printable

Don’t forget to download your Adorable Hello Fall Free Printable! Hello fall. Happy fall. Oh, how I love fall. Cooler temperatures. Everything pumpkin. Apple Cider. …

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GE French-Door Refrigerator with Keurig® K-Cup® Brewing System

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. I …

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Don’t be a party pooper. Play Poop The Game now.

Warning! This Package Contains: Poop The Game. Family gaming is a great way to connect as a family. One of our family activities is playing a …

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Keeping up with the little messes of summertime fun!

This post was sponsored by P&G as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. I love …

Share Your Gaming Know How: How to make money with Pokémon Go

If you’re a gamer and familiar with the Pokémon universe, why not apply that knowhow and expertise to the new Pokémon Go craze that’s sweeping …

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How To Profit From Pokémon Go as a Blogger

If you’re a blogger and you haven’t found a way to tie into the latest Pokémon Go craze, you may be missing out on a …

Thanks to Pokémon Go, you can experience the immersive journey of becoming a real-world Pokémon Trainer through our promotional material.

You Can Become a Real World Pokémon Trainer

Did you watch and play Pokémon growing up? If so, becoming a Pokémon trainer was probably top on your list of things you wanted to …

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Use Pokémon Go Attract More Foot Traffic To Your Business

Pokémon Go is the latest crazy hitting the country and as a savvy business owner, you can take advantage of this app to drive more …

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Pokémon Merchandise Is Becoming Hot New Trend In Affiliate Marketing

With the advent of Pokémon Go, one of the biggest merchandizing franchises in the gaming industry has come back to life – in a big …

A collage of No Bake Keto Recipes, featuring a berry cheesecake, lime tarts, chocolate nut bars, and a nutty oatmeal dessert.

15 No Bake Keto Recipes

You’ll love these 15 No Bake Keto Recipes. When it comes to making recipes, my favorites are the ones that require the least amount of effort! …

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Samsung AddWash Laundry Pair

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Oh …

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Disney’s ZOOTOPIA Voice recording session with Fru Fru

I am so excited to share with you the behind the scenes look at recording a voice of a movie in the recording studio. When …

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Three tips for teaching kids to regularly brush their teeth

I participated in this sponsored campaign on behalf of Firefly®, REACH®, and One2One Network. All opinions stated are my own. I have four kids and …

8 Essential Tips for Traveling with Kids this Summer,

8 Tips for Traveling with Kids this Summer

If kids or parents are uncomfortable or bored while traveling, things can go downhill fast – and not in a fun, skiing kind of way! …

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ZOOTOPIA interview with Raymond Persi and Flash

Did you know that Zootopia Passed $1 Billion at the Box Office! If you have not yet seen this movie, you’ll have to check it out. …

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My interview with Alice Through the Looking Glass Director James Bobin

Alice Through the Looking Glass Director James Bobin was a delight to interview. He made me laugh the moment he walked into the room. We …

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Meet Hank- the Reluctant Superhero of Finding Dory

One of my favorite things about sequels is the fact that we get to enjoy our favorite characters but also get introduced to so many …

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