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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ZOOTOPIA animation interview with Renato dos Anjos & Chad Sellers

Animation is always one of my favorite things to learn about when interviewing crew about a movie. I am always blown away by the amount …

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Interview with Disney Zootopia creators Byron Howard, Rich Moore & Clark Spencer

I had so much fun interview Byron Howard (Director) , Rich Moore (Director) & Clark Spencer (Producer) of Disney’s Zootopia. My kids LOVED Zootopia and we saw it many times in …

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Disney’s Alice Through the Looking Glass Producer Suzanne Todd Interview

There are some people in this world that you meet for the first time and you can tell that they are a really good, kind …

A group of women smiling for a group photo at an indoor event, including an interview with Mia Wasikowska.

Interview with Mia Wasikowska from Alice Through the Looking Glass

Interviewing Mia Wasikowska was such a delight. She was so kind and excited to talk about Alice Through the Looking Glass. It was obvious that …

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Alice Through the Looking Glass Red Carpet Premiere

Disney’s Alice Through the Looking Glass Premiere was amazing. This is the second time that I have had the opportunity to walk the red carpet …

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Finding Dory Interview with Andrew Stanton and Lindsey Collins

Just a little over a month until we can finally go see Disney Pixar Finding Dory in theaters! Ever since I had the opportunity to …

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10 fun activities for the perfect Spring activities for outdoor fun

Spring is here, spring is here, spring is here! Yes, I get overly giddy excited about Spring. Spring is just about one of the best …

A purple child's Schwinn Smart Start tricycle with a plush bunny in the front basket parked on a paved path.

4 tips for teaching young kids how to ride a bike

Bike riding is always an important part of summertime for our family. We live right by a bike trail so we try to get out …

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20 Easy and Tasty Keto Dinners

If you have a busy life– then you need these 20 Easy and Tasty Keto Dinners. I’m no stranger to a busy life, so when …

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Finding Dory Sugar Cookies

Seriously, aren’t these Finding Dory Sugar Cookies adorable!!! If you are planning an upcoming birthday party, movie party or you just want an adorable treat, then …

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Finding Dory- Dory’s Story

I have always been fascinated by the behind the scenes in movie making. There is so much that goes into making a movie and learning …

10 Tips for Traveling with Preschoolers

One of the decisions that my husband and I made early on in our marriage was that my husband would not let having kids affect …

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Monterey Bay Aquarium

Last month, I had the amazing opportunity to fly out to Monterey California for the Finding Dory Event. This was a quick but incredible trip …

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Preparing for baby- New mom must-haves!

This post is brought to you by Boudreaux’s Butt Paste and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. My husband and I are excited in a …

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4 ways to make Spring Cleaning easier When You’re Short on Time

This post is sponsored by Kimberly-Clark and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. Can I just say that I LOVE that Spring is finally upon …

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Rolled Cake Mix Sugar Cookies

This post is sponsored by PEEPS & COMPANY®. All opinions are my own. I have always loved Cake Mix cookies because they taste delicious but are …

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Andes Mints Cookies

I love celebrating Holidays. I don’t tend to go all out, but I love simple decorations and treats to make the holiday special. If you …

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Pizzants- Easy Pizza Croissants

If you want to find a recipe that is full of flavor but your kids would also love, you’ll have to make our Pizzants- Easy …

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