I’ve always struggled with preparing Asian recipes at home. I can’t get enough of spring rolls, pad thai, and curry when I dine out, but for some reason those recipes never transpire quite right at home. I don’t think I have enough patience or perhaps knowledge of the right ingredients. But, I keep trying and …

After appearing at the White House (yes, THE White House!) yesterday for an event with Michelle Obama with the brand new JuJuBe Be Classy in the Limited Edition “The Imperial Princess”, I received a ton of emails and comments regarding my bag. The black and white floral pattern with the gorgeous scarlet red lining and …

A few weeks ago, I attended a media trip to North Myrtle Beach to experience many of the things for families to do beyond the beach. While we were doing our activities “beyond the beach”, we stayed ON the beach, and that is what I’m sharing with you today. We stayed in a giant, luxurious, beachfront rental …

With Easter right around the corner, it’s time to start meal planning! Whether you’re joining a large gathering or hosting your own, intimate dinner, side dishes will always be a big part of holiday meals. For Easter celebrating I alternate between a brunch theme and a more traditional dinner. This year I’ve got a wonderful roast …

These Mini Salted Caramel Chocolate Tarts are a combination of my guilty pleasures, Trader Joe’s Belgian Chocolate Pudding and Trader Joe’s Fleur de Sel Caramel Sauce layered in a sugar cookie crust. All three ingredients are delicious on their own and just pure bliss when united together in one bite. Mini Salted Caramel Chocolate Tarts Serves 12 …

My kids have hit a dreaded milestone – the milestone of pet realization. I say “dreaded” for multiple reasons … 1) Personally, I am not a pet person 2) When a family gets a pet, it almost always becomes the mom’s responsibility, see #1 3) Pets cost money and take time and attention, both of …

Adding a new member to the family is a big change for everyone. It’s an especially big change for the new big sibling, though! They have been used to having all the parental attention on them, and having to share that attention can be challenging. While it’s hard to deny that a newborn baby is …

Sometimes baby #3 gets the shaft. They don’t have a completed baby book, they wear pajamas all day, and all those cute milestone photos you took with your first don’t seem to happen. After all, they’re third in line and mama is busy with a capital B! I’m letting go of the baby book guilt …

If you have a newborn and you’re anything like me, you just might be drowning in blankets. Swaddles and quilts and little lovies abound around here; is it that way at your home too? But, ever since I wrapped my little one in a Tula baby blanket, I’ve decided all the others must go. Tula baby …

I lay no claim to being an art expert, but trust me when I say that you simply must visit the Renwick Gallery to experience the amazing WONDER exhibit. I first saw a photo of one of the installations on a local blog I follow and I immediately made a mental note to take my …

Yep, Chef Sawyer is back! We thought it would be a perfect opportunity to bring Sawyer back and this time he brought a special guest to the video episode today! This week he is showing you a super easy craft and snack that you can make with the kids (or they could actually do it …

These Luscious Lemon Bars were a product of being gifted with a basket of fresh homegrown Meyer lemons, in addition to an extremely strong pregnancy craving for lemon bars. If you are unfamiliar with a Meyer lemon, this plump and juicy variety is less acidic and slightly sweeter with a thinner, smoother, and darker peel than the …