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!

Peaches and Cream Smoothie

Peaches are in season right now, so I have had so much fun trying out different Peach recipes. We go to the farmers market every …

A stack of homemade M&M chocolate chip cookies with a recipe title overlay.

M&M Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

I love cookies. I mean, really love them. I think most people do—there’s just something so comforting about a warm, soft cookie straight from the …

Chocolate chip brownie bites on a white surface.

Chocolate Chip Brownie Bites

Chocolate Chip Brownie Bites Ingredients 1/2 c. butter 2/3 c. cocoa powder 1 c. sugar 2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt 2 t. vanilla …

Have Locally Grown Flowers Delivered by The Bouqs Company

Did you know that you can Have Locally Grown Flowers Delivered by The Bouqs Company? I received the most beautiful rose bouquet from The Bouqs Company …

Waffles topped with sliced peaches and drizzled with homemade peach pancake syrup.

Peach pancake syrup recipe: Simple homemade recipe

Summer is such a blissful time, isn’t it? It’s the season where we get to enjoy the little pleasures like the splash of fresh fruit, …

Make your own Salt Dough

My kids love playing with play dough but it can be a really expensive hobby for them. Plus, it always seems like my kids forget …

Homemade Rolo Pretzel Bark with layers of caramel and chocolate on a wooden background.

Rolo Pretzel Bark

I love simple recipes that taste really good. 🙂 There are always those times in life when you need to come up with something for …

A Great Teacher Like You is like a Pot of GOLD at the End of a Rainbow! #StaplesBTS

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Sharpie, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia …

A jar of homemade strawberry freezer jam, made with your blender, tied with a decorative red and white string.

Make Strawberry Freezer Jam with your Blender

It is so easy to make Strawberry Freezer Jam with your Blender I wish I would have done it years ago. I would always have …

Peanut Butter Banana Sushi recipe featuring rice cereal treats with banana slices on a white plate, accompanied by chopsticks.

Peanut Butter Banana Sushi Recipe

My kids start school next week. Seriously, where did summer go? I’m really not ready for school to start. We will be spending this …

Our Family Movie Night with Pop Secret and Rio 2 #PopForRio2

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® Pop Secret and Fox Entertainment, but all my opinions are …

Three ham and cheese empanadas on a white plate.

World Cup Ham and Cheese Empanadas

Did you watch the World Cup? Who were you cheering for? My husband served a religious mission in Argentina so we were very excited that …

A plate of Chocolate Marshmallow Frosted Flakes Bars with loose cereal flakes scattered around.

Chocolate Marshmallow Frosted Flakes Bars

Chocolate Marshmallow Frosted Flakes Bars Ingredients: 3 T. Butter 1 package marshmallows 6 cups Frosted Flakes Bag of meltable chocolate ( I use Wilton) Directions …

Two children making easy 10 minute Vanilla Ice Cream in a bag outdoors.

Easy 10 minute Vanilla Ice Cream in a Bag

If you are looking to cool off this summer here is a fantastic Easy 10 minute Vanilla Ice Cream in a Bag recipe for you! …

A beginning sewing project: a handmade kids' four-tiered skirt with a mix of starry and striped patterns.

Beginning Sewing Tiered Skirt

I call myself a beginner sew-er. I have sewn under a dozen things. Most of them being the straight lines of pillows or simple fat …

Three freshly baked Nutella chocolate chip cookies recipe surrounded by scattered chocolate chips, displayed on a white surface.

nutella chocolate chip cookies recipe

Enjoy this nutella chocolate chip cookies recipe. Grab your glass of milk for this divine cookie. We had some extra Nutella laying around from the …

A homemade BBQ Chicken Pita Pizza topped with cherry tomatoes, diced pineapple, red onions, and green bell peppers.

BBQ Chicken Pita Pizza

This recipe is a serving size for 1 person. It is full of flavor and really delicious! This is one of my favorite meals we …

A wooden chair with blue and white floral-patterned cushions on a patio, embodying a DIY theme:

Sew Your Own Outdoor Patio Pillows

After two years of living in our new house, I decided it was finally time to get us a little patio set for our front …

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