I don’t always have hours on end to make dinner and that’s why my crock pot is my best friend. Today I’m sharing 10 super easy crock pot dump dinners for you. Simply dump in your ingredients and let your crock pot do the work! Broccoli Beef. No need to go to your favorite Chinese restaurant …

My middle child (and oldest son) has definitely taken after his mama with his love of baking. Actually, if you ask him, he doesn’t just like to bake but he also likes to cook. You see, I definitely see the difference, as I consider “cooking” as making actual meals and things that might taste good …

Prepare yourself for a new type of French Toast: one that is taken up a notch with a spiced maple syrup! The subtle difference of infusing your maple syrup with fragrant spices such as cinnamon, star anise, peppercorns and cloves is what transforms a classic dish into a gourmet dish. The addition of orange zest adds an extra …

By: Ryan Hawker, Safety 1st Child Passenger Safety Technician and Car Seat Safety Expert  While another year has passed, it’s important to check on what’s most important in 2016: your precious back seat cargo. If you haven’t taken a once over to make sure no hazardous items are laying around your car, or that your …

I have moved – brace yourself – 13 times in 11 years. That is not an exaggeration. I’m exhausted just thinking about all of those moving days. As I’m sure you can all relate, moving comes with evaluating your stuff. Well, unless you’re me. In that case, you throw all of your stuff in boxes …

The first rule of the 21 Day Fix is to talk about the 21 Day Fix, right?! Okay, maybe not. That’s doesn’t mean that I can’t talk about 21 Day Fix recipes. I didn’t really want to go on and on about my latest weight loss and healthy eating agenda because let’s be honest, it …

I know, I know, I’m so predictable. I’m jumping back on the health bandwagon as my New Year’s Resolution and this time I’m trying out the 21 Day Fix.  I’m no expert at this program because I’ve only been doing it for 5 days but I have found my favorite lunch recipe so far. I …

If you’re registering for a baby for the first time, and are feeling overwhelmed, fear not. You are not alone. There are thousands and thousands of products to choose from. Let’s first think about why you might create a registry when you’re expecting a baby. Babies [can] require a lot of gear that you likely …

We don’t always have lots of time in the morning to make a complete breakfast but these recipes are healthy, delicious, and easy ideas that you can grab and eat on the go! Egg Muffins. I make these for my husband every week. They are filled with cheese and all his favorite veggies. They only come …

Once upon a time, before I was a mom, I baulked at expensive toys. I just couldn’t comprehend spending upwards of $50 on something my children would merely play with. I figured that if they did fall in love with something spendy, I would keep my eye out for a huge sale or cross my fingers that …

After some meditation, I’ve decided my word for this year will be ‘commitment.’ I want to commit to everything I set my mind to – exercise programs, home renovations, eating whole foods, finishing projects, etc. And one thing on my to-do list is finding indoor activities to entertain my toddler with this winter (so he …

The beginning of the year always has mixed emotions for me: it’s a sad ending to a long holiday vacation but at the same time, I’m ready to get a fresh start to my usual routine.  If you’re like me, your holiday diet has consisted of carbs, cheese, and a ton of sugar, and your body is …