My family recently moved from Colorado Springs to Los Angeles. Sadly, we had to say goodbye to our wonderful part-time nanny, Traci. I was terrified I wouldn’t be able to find someone equally great to care for my 2-year-old twins while I worked from home (or from the local coffee shop) a couple of days …

Remember a couple weeks ago when I made the Double Strawberry Fudge Ice Cream Pops? Well, they were a huge hit but I realized that not everyone likes strawberry. So, this weekend I decided to experiment with another flavor and these might just be even better than the first ones. The best thing about making …

Summer is here and that means picnics and potlucks and lots of great get-togethers. Today I’m rounding up 10 great recipes to take to a potluck. Have a look and find something new to make! WHAT IS A POTLUCK? A potluck is a communal gathering where each guest or group contributes a different, often homemade, dish of food to …

I am a born and raised Los Angeles girl. I have always lived right on the boarder of LA and Orange County so I feel like I get the best of both worlds. Because I’ve lived here my whole life, I like to consider myself somewhat of an expert. That’s why today I’ve gathered a …

Sweet, salty and chocolate-y are an amazing combination. That’s why I love these Salted Pretzel Caramel Brownies. They are super easy to make and satisfies all your salty and sweet needs. You can make your own homemade brownies, but when I’m in a hurry, I use the box. You can make your own homemade caramel, …

Planning a beach getaway with kids? Now that you’re a parent, the days of just throwing your bikini (or swim shorts) in a bag and hitting the shore have been replaced with a good deal of careful packing. There are many things that you need to bring that you would have never considered when hitting …

For someone who 1) spends quite a bit of time below your belt and 2) will be one of the first people to hold your precious baby, it’s super important to really get to know the obstetricians you interview before landing on “the one”. When I was making the rounds in the early weeks of …

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! And not just ice cream, but cold treats in general. Nothing says summer like cold treats to beat the heat! That’s why today I’ve rounded up 10 cold treats for you to make this summer! Enjoy! Homemade Ice Cream. The girls at A Beautiful Mess …

Today I’ve gathered up 10 delicious and easy summer dessert ideas. Make them and love them. Oatmeal Cream Pies. These delicious oatmeal cream pies from Cookies And Cups are bound to be a huge hit with kids! Orange Creamsicle Cookies. An amazing spin off of the orange dream bars in cookie form by Six Sisters …

Monster Cookies aren’t new but they are delicious. It’s a peanut butter and oatmeal based cookie chock full of M&Ms and chocolate chunks. What’s not good about that, right? I make my monster cookies a little different than others. It’s just a different combination of ingredients and while some people don’t use flour in their …

Fact: I am a vegetarian. I used to be a really horrible vegetarian and only eat bread and cheese, but now that I’ve been living this lifestyle for over 10 years, I have discovered that there are so many amazing recipes out there for us vegetarians. I now eat a wide range of very healthy …

During my first pregnancy I didn’t know if I was having a boy or girl. I loved the surprise, but it did make some pre-planning a bit difficult. My husband and I set up a gender neutral nursery and purchased a red stroller and a gray patterned car seat. I found some of my favorite …