When you go on a cruise, there is an enormous amount of eating. I mean eating all day long, I-would-never-consume-that-many-calories-in-one-day kind of eating. I think because the food is included in your cruise fare, people seem to associate that with free food. Since people don’t think they are “paying for it” and they can eat …

I love going apple picking with the family this time of year. I had the great  idea to make caramel coated apples but to be honest the idea frightened me.  The thought of me standing over a stove tying to turn sugar into caramel at just the right temperature sounds like a recipe for a …

If you’re anything like me sometimes important things get left to the last minute. Take Halloween, for example. I know it comes every year on October 31st, but with two family birthdays in the month of October and the busy-ness of a changing season somehow Halloween always gets pushed to the week of. Hence, my …

One of my favorite go-to desserts for the holidays are Oreo Truffles (or as I call them – Balls from Heaven!). They are delicious, easy to make and I don’t know one person who doesn’t like them. They are great for cookie exchanges, holiday parties or any family get-together. Since my friends and family seem …

Being a nursing mama, I’m always looking for new ways to add extra protein into my diet. With the Fall season upon us I was inspired to play around with pumpkin as a new smoothie ingredient. Not only is this recipe fast – toss in a blender and go – it’s super delicious and packed …

I don’t know about you but come October I am obsessed with everything pumpkin and everything “Pumpkin Spice”. From coffee to cream cheese, you name it, as long as it’s got pumpkin in the title, I’m into it. There’s just something so warm and inviting about the combination of spices used to make up what is …

My journey towards green living began back in 2008 when my sister declared her college major. She was pursuing a degree in Environmental Science and upon that declaration I was constantly bombarded with emails and texts related to making my life more green. In the beginning I baulked at her efforts. Then, slowly but surely, …

My holiday baking bonanza has already begun this year. That’s right, it starts before Halloween and doesn’t stop until after New Years. Yikes, that is a long baking bonanza! I’m really going to have to step it up at the gym to counteract all these goodies. Since Halloween is fast approaching, we thought we’d round …

Last week I walked into the church toddler room to pick up my daughter. She greeted me with a smile and her teacher prompted her to show mama what craft she had made. My 2 year old proudly held out a cloud with dangling rain drops tied by ribbon and my heart melted. Her first …

It’s Fall! Hooray!!! I may have entered the season kicking and screaming but as soon as the leaves begin to change and that cool crisp air sets in, I’m an easy convert. Plus, what’s not to love about Fall, right? Pumpkin and apple picking are two of my favorite activities and let’s not forget about …

My sweet 2 year old is on the brink of obsession when it comes to dips. In her mind, a meal is not complete without a coordinating dip. Meatballs must have marinara. Fish sticks must have ketchup. Apples must have peanut butter. In a valiant effort to make veggies more appealing I’ve been on a …

I must admit I sometimes struggle in the morning with getting both kids up, dressed and fed by the time the school bell rings.  There is a lot going on in the morning and sometimes the last thing I have time to do is whip up breakfast let alone turn on the stove.  This recipe …