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!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Banana Stackers with banana slices sandwiched between round crackers.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Banana Stackers #PB2

This is a great snack when you are wanting something with a lot of flavor thats really fast. I love having a little bit of …

A handcrafted yellow birdhouse with floral patterns on a crafty pink background.

Cheerful Birdhouse Craft

Hi there! I’m Aliza and I am visiting today from Home Crafts by Ali. It’s great to be with you here at A Sparkle of …

A hand holding stretchy pink play dough with the words

Silky Smooth Homemade Play Dough

This Silky Smooth Homemade Play Dough is soft and fun to make! Hello! I am so excited for this awesome opportunity to be guest posting! …

Three decorated faux-nuts on a blue ornate plate, offering an easy and fun experience.

Easy and Fun Faux-Nuts

What’s more fun than Donuts? Faux-Nuts! And WHY are they more fun than regular donuts? 1) No Oily, Greasy mess to make them! 2) Lower …

A smiling young girl holding a Princess Peach amiibo figurine and a copy of Nintendo Mario Party 10 for the Wii U.

Nintendo Mario Party 10

This post is sponsored by Nintendo. I love being a Nintendo Kids Reviewer. All opinions are my own. Hi, it is Lauren, AKA Qwerty. I …

Healthy peanut butter banana cookies served on a white plate.

Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

If you are looking for a healthy but fast treat, this one is perfect! It is full of yummy flavor, protein and healthy ingredients! If …

Grilled thai peanut salmon fillet served with seasoned green beans on a plate.

Mahi mahi vs salmon: Best Thai Peanut Mahi Mahi

When it comes to indulging in the finest seafood, the debate between Mahi Mahi and Salmon always seems to surface among fish lovers. While both …

A turkey spinach omelette recipe topped with salsa, served on a white plate.

Spinach omelette recipe: Best Breakfast Omelet

Let’s face it, breakfast is arguably the most important meal of the day. A good breakfast sets the tone for the entire day, and what …

Chocolate peanut butter protein balls on a white plate with a blue patterned cloth underneath.

Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Yes, Healthy and Chocolate AND Peanut Butter are all in the title. Isn’t that fantastic? It is possible to get a healthy treat while try …

A dark-colored sedan, reminiscent of the Kia K900's smart engineering, parked on a sunny street with trees and a building in the background.

7 Ways the Kia K900 is the Smartest Car I’ve Driven #KiaDriveFL

I had the opportunity to review a Kia K900 while I was in Orlando for the Monkey Kingdom Event. All opinions are my own. It …

Colorful straw baskets and woven plates mounted on a wall at the Animal Kingdom Lodge's Sanaa Restaurant with the word

Animal Kingdom Lodge – Sanaa Restaurant

As part of the Monkey Kingdom Event we had the opportunity to visit The Sanaa Restaurant for a four course lunch. The Sanaa restaurant is …

An amazing indoor children's bunk bed designed to look like a miniature house, placed in a room with exposed brick walls and hardwood flooring.

10 Amazing Bunk Beds that will make you the coolest Parent in town

Looking to win awesome parent status? Check out these 10 Amazing Bunk Beds that will make you the coolest Parent in town. Which one is …

A sunny day at a park with palm trees, other trees, and things you may not have known about the Animal Kingdom Lodge in the background.

5 things you may not have known about the Animal Kingdom Lodge

While at Disney World for the Monkey Kingdom Event, I had the opportunity to have an interview with Greg Peccie while at the Sanaa Restaurant. …

Monkey Kingdom Event

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Backstage Tales Tour

This last week, while at the Monkey Kingdom Event, I had the opportunity to go on the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Backstage Tales Tour. I had not …

A vibrant garden bed filled with various blooming flowers in shades of yellow and red, reminiscent of Epcot's International Flower & Garden Festival.

Four Ways to make your Backyard a Certified Wildlife Habitat

Did you know that your yard can be a Certified Wildlife Habitat? I recently went to Epcot for the International Flower and Garden Festival and …

Topiary figures resembling Bambi, Thumper, and Flower from Disney's

Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival

If you have the opportunity to visit Disney World between now and May 17th I highly recommend checking out Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival. While I was …

A pack of Depend Silhouette Active Fit briefs for moderate absorbency with tips for bladder leakage on a couch beside a pair of jeans, advertising a free sample.

3 Tips for bladder leakage #underwareness

Bladder leakage is often a topic that no one wants to talk about. It is a topic that my be embarrassing, uncomfortable or secretive. Did …

A smiling person holding up an award certificate outdoors at Disney Animal Kingdom.

3 Easy Steps to Exploring Disney Animal Kingdom with Kids

I am so excited to tell you about the Wilderness Explorer Program and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. While at the Monkey Kingdom Event, we had the …

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