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!

Freshly baked orange and cheese-topped muffins cooling on a wire rack.

Freshly Squeezed Orange Muffins

One of the greatest perks of colder weather is bringing home bags of bright orange spheres of happiness from the grocery store at an affordable price. …

Man with glasses speaking into a microphone during an interview event with STRANGE MAGIC Director Gary Rydstrom.

Interview with STRANGE MAGIC Director Gary Rydstrom #strangemagic

Have you had the opportunity to see Strange Magic yet? It came into theaters on January 23rd and is a really fun family friendly movie. …

TwinRoo double stroller with two infants sleeping under blankets, one in pink and one in blue.

Getting Around With Twins? Try the TwinRoo from Joovy!

Having twins is definitely more than a handful and getting them around can be quite a challenge. Finding a stroller that fits your budget and …

Four musicians performing on stage with acoustic instruments during an interview with Elijah Kelley.

Interview with Elijah Kelley from STRANGE MAGIC

Tomorrow is the big day! Strange Magic will be in Theaters! Are you going to go see it? I hope so because I think that …

You are a "Fin"tastic Friend Valentine Printable

It is almost time to start thinking about Valentines again! My kids love coming up with cute ideas to hand out to their kids. I …

Group of people posing together in a theater setting for a George Lucas interview.

Interview with George Lucas about his new movie Strange Magic

When I first got invited to California for the Strange Magic event my husband and I joked around about how maybe while I was at …

Inspirational quote surrounded by a circular pattern of orange and green dots, perfect for a New Year's Day printable goal.

New Years Day Free Goal Printable

What would you do if someone told you that you were being given an extra hour for each day. Let's just imagine for a second …

Behind the Scene Look at Skywalker Ranch: Strange Magic Press Day #StrangeMagicEvent

Skywalker Ranch seems to be one of the places that everyone knows exists but they know nothing about it. I even had someone tell me …

I went on set with ABC's Agent Carter!

I went on set with ABC's Agent Carter! I have shared you so many amazing Bucket List items from my trip to Los Angeles. Every …

Animated characters displaying expressions of surprise and curiosity in a realm of Strange Magic.

Watch this Elf-Sized Serenade between Elijah Kelley & Meredith Anne Bull

Yesterday I told you all about the really fun Strange Magic Event that I will be attending next Monday. I am very excited for all …

Interview with Louis D’Esposito and Jeph Loeb #AgentCarter

You are in for a treat tonight with ABC's 2- hour premiere of Agent Carter. I have loved seeing all of the commercials for this …

Plate of fettuccine pasta with beef stroganoff recipe and a sprinkle of herbs.

Savory Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Although Christmas may have come and gone, I know that the cold winter is only half way over. During this time of year, I love …

Grilled homemade mini pizzas with various healthier toppings on a barbecue grill.

Healthier Pizza Options for Pizza Movie Night #YahooDIY

Thank you Yahoo! for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Yahoo!, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. Every …

10 Nintendo 3DS Tips

Is your kid getting a Nintendo 3DS for Christmas? My kids have had theirs for a while now but there are many of these options …

Make your own Santa holiday gift tag placed on wrapping paper with Santa illustrations.

Make your own Santa Holiday Gift Tag

I love my Cricut! My Cricut machine allows me to "appear" a lot more creative than I actually am. 🙂 I was going to buy …

A slice of peppermint ice cream pie served on a white plate with a festive background.

Peppermint Ice Cream Pie

I love this Peppermint Ice Cream Pie recipe because not only is it INCREDIBLY delicious, but it is really easy to make. Often when …

Make your own Candy Sleigh: A homemade candy sleigh with a kit kat bar base and candy canes as runners, decorated with a green ribbon and small figurine, suggested as a gift for

Make your own Candy Sleigh

This is a really cute craft that you can build while you are making your Gingerbread houses. My kids love making things to go …

A freshly baked loaf of banana bread recipe with Splenda, with Christmas ornaments in the background.

My favorite banana bread recipe with splenda

Did you know that Experts recommend that women consume less than 6 teaspoons of added sugar daily, but the average American eats 22.2 teaspoons!!!! Yikes. …

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