Pinterest is constantly inspiring me to re-purpose, upcycle, and experiment with my crafting endeavors. For months I’ve been seeing creative projects featuring chalkboard paint. Things like this … Photo sources: chalkboard table | chalkboard jar labels | chalkboard calendar Aren’t those amazing projects? I’m swooning over them all! In preparation for my little one’s arrival …

We love apples in our house! I came up with this recipe after looking at an abundant amount of apples on my counter from the farmer’s market.  Sometimes the kids (okay even mom) is just craving something crunchy, so instead of reaching for potato chips, grab an apple chips. They are super easy to make!  …

One of my weekend treats for the family is french toast stuffed with bananas and chocolate chips. The kids don’t usually get chocolate in the morning so this is a real treat for everyone…who doesn’t love to wake up and eat chocolate? I was at Whole Foods, my home away from home, and I saw …

Why is it that as soon as we become parents, we seem to completely forget about our own needs? And I’m not talking about going to the gym or getting a mani/pedi, I’m  talking basic needs like food and water.  Maybe it’s just me but after four years and two kids I’m still guilty of …

Whether it be an allergy, a sensitivity, or the knowledge that there are other options, understanding the alternatives to cow’s milk is important to your family’s well-being. When my daughter abruptly weaned last year I chose to pump for a few months so she could continue receiving the benefits of breast milk. Then, the time …

There is no doubt in my mind that the recipes handed down from generation to generation are the absolute best. When a recipe can weather the test of time, you know it is a good one! This particular dessert comes from my great aunt Dorothy’s recipe arsenal. Although, if anyone ever called her Dorothy she …

Two weeks ago, my family and I took a trip to Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA. This trip was our first to the amusement park, so we had little idea of what to expect. We had heard that Sesame Place was great for smaller children, but other than that, we knew nothing. Last year we …

Have you lost your husband to football season yet? Family time taking a backseat to fantasy football meet-ups? The first games of the season were just a few days ago and Sunday (and Saturday if your guy likes college) football is about to take over a lot of households for the next few months. More …

You know that when a person claims something is the “easiest” or the “crispiest”, they better mean it. And I do! Seriously, folks, I’m not a bacon eater but my husband is and he approves of this method without question. And whether you are a bacon fan or not, you have to agree, it’s kind …

While I’m sad that summer is ending, I’m pretty darn happy that the kids have gone back to school. Before we really get into the swing of school activities, we took a quick trip to visit family over Labor Day weekend as one last summer fling. As I’ve told you guys before, there are a …

Can pregnant costumes still work for Halloween? With my kids headed back to school this week, somehow it seems time (already?!) to turn my thoughts to Halloween. My kids’ minds have been there for weeks—both boys wanted to go with a Star Wars theme this year, and so we’ve got a 5-year-old Luke Skywalker and …

Spaghetti Frittata is one of my favorite leftover meals. I hate to waste food and I know many people feel the same way. Inevitably we make too much of something, we put it into an airtight container to eat later and then it sits in our fridge until it grows legs and walks away or …