It’s week two of school and although I haven’t heard the words “mom… can I have (insert something unhealthy) in my lunch?” I know it’s coming. I’m already burnt out just making the same thing every day so I’ve decided to shake things up a bit. I’ve created new ways to present some of the …

Who is falling head over heels for fall?!? I mean, this season is everything! The weather, the outfits, the food, the outdoor activities … it truly is the best time of year. For example, take apples … delicious on their own, perfect in both savory and sweet recipes, and once you try this cream cheese …

Warning: This article is part of “The Edge” series and may not appeal to those without a sense of humor or those who are completely opposed to any and all swear words. Each September, my Facebook news feed is filled with first day of school pictures, pick up line rants, mom-taxi-cab exhaustion, and recaps of …

Sometimes I purposefully go to the grocery store without a menu plan or grocery list. I pace the aisles, look for sales and dream up new recipes. If you think about it, it is truly a privilege to have all the choices we have at the grocery store. We have four different brands of the …

It’s either the most wonderful or dreaded time of the year for you- back to school! Be ready because it’s right around the corner. With schools starting at different times all throughout August and into September, it’s time to start preparing (at least mentally!) for back to school. Today I’ve rounded up 10 easy back …

Granted, we’ve only done preschool so far, but my favorite first day of school tradition is the photo. For each of the last three years, we’ve had my daughter stand in front of the same hanging frame on the first and last day of the school year (wearing the same outfit on both days each …

Back to school or not … these homemade bagels will surely be winners with kids across America! They are fun, special, and oh so delicious! And, perhaps the best news is that they only take two ingredients to make. Yep, TWO! I will admit that it’s a little bit of a sticky process, but you …

Did you know waffle cakes were a thing? Yep, a trendy, delicious, amazing, not-just-for-breakfast thing! Plus, they are perfect for breakfast, dessert, parties, baby showers, birthdays or just any day. We have rounded up some of our favorite waffle cakes to get you started. MAPLE BELGIAN WAFFLE CAKE Belgian waffles baked into maple syrup cake …

Back to school can be chaotic but I’ve rounded up 10 great back to school organization tips to help things go smoothly for you! Check out these creative ideas! Shoe Organizer for School Supplies Use a shoe organizer to organize all of your school supplies so your kids can see them and access them easily! …

How many of us grew up loving Pop Tarts? *Raises hand* You know those packaged, fake pies with all types of filling from fruits to chocolate to marshmallows? Today, I’m showing you how easy it is to make your own homemade version and they are SO MUCH better than those preservative filled pies that we …

School starts this week and there’s a sense of dread that’s been building in my stomach for days now. No, I’m not worried about sending my baby back to school or any of that nonsense. (I’m one of the celebratory moms, and frankly, the kid’s pretty excited, too.) School hasn’t even started yet, and I’m …

As a parent, I find it so important to document every milestone my son hits. The easiest way to do this is through photographs! In the age of Pinterest, it can be overwhelming to come up with just one way of documenting something as important as your child’s first day of school photo. Have no …