It’s time for Brownie Peanut Butter Bombs! Since it is Easter this weekend, I’m with my family again. You know what that means, right? Plenty of baking! I’m not going to do a lot of chatter before telling you how to make these gems because it’s just mean to delay. When I saw these Chocolate …

It’s time to lean how to meal plan. Do you ever feel like your family eats the same things for dinner over and over?  When you cook a meal does your family complain and say “But we just had that!”  Do you find yourself dreading to think of something to cook for dinner?  Is it …

I am a stereotype. I live in the Pacific Northwest, I use natural deodorant, I wear Birkenstock sandals (cute ones, I swear) all summer, and I compost my food waste. When people look at me, maybe they think I live this way because I am incredibly eco-conscious. I’m sure that is part of it, but …

When my son was born, I told the nurse at the hospital that I wanted to see a lactation consultant because he wasn’t latching correctly. She told me there wasn’t one available that day, assured me he was fine, and that I just needed to reposition him. Having just given birth and being very emotional, …

Since Easter is literally just around the corner I wanted to share ten fun Easter ideas for the kids with you today. Regardless of what you have planned, any of these ideas would be easy and fun to add in to your day and your kids will love it! 1. Easter egg hunt Totally traditional …

Just when you think Mardi Gras was so last month, you find out it is still going strong at Universal Orlando Studios. Last weekend we visited the theme park in the middle of their 3-month long Mardi Gras Party which we’d have to agree is the best Mardi Gras party this side of the bayou. …

Easter is right around the corner and all I can think about are eggs and bunnies. My two little ones have been talking about Easter all month long. So, I filled a store bought pie crust with a mixture of egg, ham and cheese and made mini egg Easter baskets one morning…yummy! They are super …

Last weekend we had the opportunity to visit Universal Orlando. When we returned, I shared 12 tips for visiting Universal Orlando with young kids and today we are highlighting the hotel we stayed at. When visiting a major theme park such as Universal Orlando, I personally like to stay on property to make the visit …

Ready for a healthy treat that the whole family can enjoy? Whip up this chocolate avocado pudding in less than 5 minutes, let it sit overnight, and BOOM!, dessert is served! Now, a little side note … if you’re thinking this is gonna be a super rich “normal” type of pudding, this isn’t it. This …

At dinner every night, everyone in my family shares one thing they are thankful for from the day. This started in November as we were discussing Thanksgiving and it just stuck. I adore this new tradition. After a rough day of whining and snot and poop on the ceiling (yes, this happened last week) it …

I am so ready for spring and some warmer weather.  (That’s a bit of an understatement.) The winter weather in Illinois has been hard on my family and we have all ended up with terribly dry skin.  This happens every year but this year it seems especially bad.  My seven-year-old daughter has it the worse.  …

The very words “clean up” probably produce a deep sigh for most parents. Let’s face it- getting children to clean up is tricky. It’s fun to play with the toys, but who wants to put them away? Not me, that’s for sure. A toddler is not going to clean up every mess perfectly, or always …