Although my oldest is currently enrolled in Pre-K, I still consider us to be a homeschooling family. Every day is a learning opportunity with these little ones and whether they’re in a formal school setting or 100% at home, I aim to infuse our days with learning activities. I bet you do the same with …

If you love pumpkin pie as much as I do, run to the store and get as many fresh pumpkins as you can and make this Maple Syrup Pumpkin Pie. Trust me, it’s worth it! This is not just any pumpkin pie, it’s a healthier twist on the much loved traditional dessert. It has that …

We found out about a year ago that my son has a moderate/severe peanut allergy. That knowledge precipitated our choice of preschool and some changes we made around our home. His food allergies impact our lives in so many ways, not the least of which are holidays, especially Halloween. Most of our holidays are centered around …

Halloween is the perfect time for babywearing moms and dads to use their creativity, transforming all your family members with awesome and hilarious costumes. Or, if you’re like me, get pit stains in Hobby Lobby trying to figure out how to magically acquire costume making skills in under a week. If you’ve got tiny ones …

Enjoy your Sunday brunch without the guilt! These Belgian Waffles are soft and moist on the inside, but crisp on the outside. Brighten them up with a drizzle of fresh strawberry syrup and a swirl of fresh whipped cream and they are to die for. You would never guess that they are gluten free, sugar …

What in the world is cuter than a baby burrito all snuggled up in a cute blanket?! Here are six of our favorite swaddle blankets that are soft, cute, comfortable, and will also make for some great photos. House Of Mia: $40 This great baby blanket from House of Mia is the perfect lightweight blanket for …

Yesterday we heard the heartbreaking news that 2 year old Jacob Jenkins passed away on Wednesday after choking on a grape at a Pizza Hut in Hartlepool, UK. The young boy had been eating out with his parents last Friday when he began to choke, and stopped breathing for 30 minutes. He was rushed to …

My daughter and I just returned from a mother daughter Disneyland getaway and I have some fun Disney posts planned for you all! First up, why I chose to travel to California during the month of October. Almost every month of the year has perks at Disneyland. Summer dates allow for school accommodations and Christmas …

These Strawberry and Mascarpone Mousse Cups are irresistible. The strawberry mousse is made with fresh strawberries reduced down into a puree and then folded into whipped cream to give it a pure and intense strawberry flavor. The mascarpone cream is rich and decadent. The two mousses combined in one bite is just heavenly. Layer the mousses …

I’m confident enough to admit I’m a certifiable geek. Dr. Who, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Battle Star Galactica, bring it. I fangirl over sci-fi/fantasy like no other. Halloween is the perfect time to indulge my inner geek to it’s fullest. If you’re like me, you’ll definitely want to check out these geek costumes… …

Remember when the Whole30 and the 21 Day Fix were all the rage? Let’s forget about those for a moment and make gluten free cookies. I’m sure some steadfast folks are still with it, but I was totally derailed once I found out I was pregnant. I need my carbs. My sugar fix. Even though …

Eight years ago, I married into an Italian family. And thus began my introduction into all things pasta, fine cheeses, herbs and of course, local chicken: like the kind today’s sponsor, Foster Farms, offers. Italian has always been one of my most favorite cuisines, but I didn’t learn the true art of Italian cooking until watching …