Now that we have a toddler in the house, holidays are beginning to be exciting again. Kids are so magical in the way that everything is always exciting to them. So since little E is really starting to understand the fun of certain activities, I thought it would be super fun to celebrate New Year’s. …

Four years ago I was in the middle of my maternity leave and pumping like crazy to prepare for my return to work the first week of February. I was nervous; anxious even. How would I pump enough? How would I emotionally handle being away from my baby?  How would I balance work and motherhood? …

I’m always looking for easy ways to help my toddler develop his fine motors skills.  I wanted to share a mini-project that I recently assembled that does an excellent job at addressing just that. Hold onto your hats… this one’s a doozy.  First, you’ll need a package of pom poms.  They can be purchased at any craft …

Christmas equals cookies, right? Even though I fall into the category of cookie monster mama, I’ve hit my max on gingerbread and peppermint this holiday season. And so, I’m switching gears with my baking to salted caramel inspired treats. Salt caramel is that perfect blend of sweet and salty – just what I need after …

I remember before I had my son I would hunt down the perfect New Year’s Eve dress and make plans for hottest night out on town ever. Boy, have times changed. Now you’ll probably find me in sweat pants, passed out long before the ball drops at midnight. If you’ve got kids and aren’t able …

When you have a baby, you want to show them off to everyone, right? You get beautiful pictures taken of them, and send them to every single person in your address book. But wait…there are a few extra people you should most definitely consider sending an birth announcement to. People like the president, Mickey & …

New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, so we’ve picked some delicious and festive dessert ideas for you all! Whether you’re hosting a big party, need to bring something to an event, or just want to make something fun with the kids, you’re bound to find something special here! Countdown Cheesecake From Spiced Blog. …

I have been a dad for 15 months. I won’t sugar coat anything – it’s a marathon. Sometimes you hit a stride and it’s smooth sailing, but at other times (3am, running on no sleep, the night before a big meeting at work) you hit the wall! Sleep deprivation, lack of patience, and a yearning …

It’s cold, it’s the holidays, no-one’s dieting for another week, so just grab your kids and loved ones, and let’s start baking! Because who doesn’t love cookies? Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookies- Joy Of Baking. Please tell me you’ve all tried some kind of version of these cookies before?! Mini Reese’s peanut butter cups pushed …

Welcome to our dining room! To be honest, we don’t get a ton of visitors who stay to eat a fancy meal, but if we did, the dining room is ready. At least, almost ready. Located at the front of the house right by the front door, this is the one of the rooms that …

We’ve all been there.  You receive an invitation to a dinner / party / fiesta and you eagerly respond yes.  The sitter’s all lined up, and you can’t wait for your night out! Out of courtesy, you ask the host if there’s anything you can bring (of course there’s not, she always has these sorts of …

Around here Christmas isn’t complete without a batch of molasses cookies. They’ve got that sharp, distinct flavor that pairs perfectly with a cup of eggnog and when pressed in sugar, they glisten a bit like snow regardless of whether or not you’re experiencing a real white Christmas. Although, don’t you always hope that you’ll wake …