Like most toddlers my girl goes on favorite foods kicks where she’ll request one thing, and only one thing, every single meal. Her longest standing request is applesauce. But not just any applesauce, homemade applesauce. That’s right, rarely can I convince her to gobble down the store bought version. Girl’s got preferences! Luckily, it’s not …

My family and I spent the weekend of April 26 at the YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center, a rustic, 860-acre resort in Estes Park, Colorado. Estes Park Center, which sits 8,010 feet above sea level, is surrounded on three sides by the breathtakingly gorgeous Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park Center offers a …

Like most kids, my boys love macaroni and cheese. Unfortunately, they are a bit less enthusiastic about healthier foods. So I found a great way to sneak a vitamin-packed fruit into their favorite food. I took my recipe for baked macaroni and cheese—which I came up with by combining a few other recipes I’d found …

Have you ever found yourself pulling out one of your child’s trusty baby wipes to use on something other than  your child? I find myself doing this ALL THE TIME. They are just so handy and ever since my son was born I find  myself using them on so much more than just my son. …

Fact: I am not a drinker. For those of you who love your glass of wine with dinner, more power to you. But for people like me who don’t drink, this post is for you. Sometimes I want to order a fancy drink when I’m out at a restaurant and other times I feel like …

I’m always curious what other mamas consider their on-the-go necessities. Am I the only one? Hope not! Because today I’m giving you a little peek inside my mom bag … Yeah, yeah. It kind of looks like a toddler/baby explosion. That’s what it feels like too. But really, there is a reason behind everything. With …

I don’t know about you, but getting ready in the morning with a busy toddler is quite the challenge to say the least. I savor the weekends when my husband is home from work when I can take a shower longer than 2 minutes and actually get to fix my hair. As a mom, we …

It’s time for Pretzel Crusted Caramel Brownies. This weekend we have family coming into town for my daughter’s First Communion. Now, you know when my family gets together it means that I need to get my baking hat on and whip up some great desserts. I’ve already had some requests for the Pumpkin Crunch Cake …

One of my favorite meals my mom cooked when I was a kid was stuffed peppers. The peppers have now become my 22-month-old twin boys’ favorite meal as well.  Every time I make them, they gobble them up and ask for more! This meal can be made with red or green bell peppers. I usually …

If you’re like me, you’re probably tired of stepping on blocks, tripping over toy trucks, and sliding on board books that were left in the middle of the floor. To help you control the clutter, I’ve rounded up five fun and functional toy and book storage items. They are so cool, they may actually motivate your …

Mother’s Day is around the corner and everyone is getting ready to thank their mother for all the blood, sweat, and tears (literally) they put into raising kids. In our house, comedy is king so a sweet little Mother’s Day card with flowers and a Hallmark poem just isn’t going to cut it. Motherhood is …

When I headed to San Antonio this week to attend an event with Cooper Tire, I was super excited about the historical hotel we would be staying at. Located in a city rich in history, the Omni La Mansion del Rio also has quite a story of its own. While today it stands as a …