This is the first year that I’ll be getting Christmas gifts for teachers at my son’s preschool, and I feel the pressure. It’s difficult to think of thoughtful, useful gifts that won’t break the bank or take an extreme amount of time and effort to make. I’m so grateful for the great work they do …

Earlier in the year, we reviewed the Thule Urban Glide single stroller for all those sporty parents looking for a quality jogging or sport stroller. Now it’s time to focus on those parents with more than one kid, whether they have twins or two children close in age. Just because you have more than one child …

Mom Vacation. Not every mother gets to go on vacation. And by vacation, I mean being away from your home city at a radius of no less than 100 miles with no kids. If you go to Hawaii, but you go with your kids, you’re just working on location. There is nothing about that trip …

Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time for families to connect and spend some time expressing gratitude for all they’ve been given and for one another. A time for charity opportunities, if you will. It can also be a wonderful opportunity for parents to intentionally instill gratitude through home projects, like a Gratitude Tree, or through …

Prepare yourselves: this homemade caramel corn recipe will make your mouth water! The combination of salty and sweet is irresistible, giving the perfect crunch without the chewiness so it won’t get stuck in your teeth. It’s a great snack for any occasion, whether you just want something to munch on while sitting in front of …

Christmas is right around the corner. If you’ve got a bun in the oven and haven’t announced the exciting news yet, there’s no better time to do it than this holiday season! While I was rounding up some fun and clever Christmas pregnancy announcement ideas for you, I started crying. I just had my second baby …

It’s November! Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and it’s time to celebrate with a grateful heart. My kids are just getting old enough to begin discussing the idea of gratitude and being thankful. I’d really like to establish an intentional way to practice gratitude daily, especially with the Christmas season approaching and all the shopping and …

I love all the flavors of fall. I seriously can’t get enough. Then again, I’m hardly alone. It’s hard to miss the pumpkin-flavored everything extravaganza that happens come October. But what if you want to indulge in fall flavors without packing on the pounds? How about Fall smoothies? I’ve started making some amazing fall-flavored smoothies …

The Flourless Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin recipe I shared with you a few weeks ago seemed to be a big hit so I decided to try a new variation: Flourless Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins. Think of silky smooth Maple Cream Cheese Frosting atop marvelously moist Pumpkin Spiced Chocolate Chip Muffins that tickle your taste buds and keep you reaching for …

Have you made Grilled Cheese Sticks and Tomato Soup Shooters for your kids? It’s taken me a few years to get it, but I’ve learned that presentation is everything when serving my children a new food. If it looks fun and appetizing, they’re ten times more likely to give it a go. If it looks …

I first fell in love with Italian caprese salad when I was working at a little Italian restaurant in Portland. The mix of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and balsamic quickly became a favorite of mine. Those flavors meld together like no other and caprese salad quickly became one of those dishes where I just can’t stop refilling …

I’m so excited for Halloween this year! All my kids are finally old enough to really enjoy the festivities, including some family-friendly Halloween movies. If you have little ones like me, and you’d like to watch something fun, spooky, and exciting for the whole family, check out these… 8 Halloween Movies the Whole Family Will …