Halloween is right around the corner and soon as that’s over, Thanksgiving will be here and both holidays mean PUMPKINS! Last year we went to a pumpkin patch and came home with armfuls of them, but I was pretty stumped trying to figure out what to do with all of them. Truth be told, they …

Come October I pull out my arsenal of favorite pumpkin recipes. My kids and I all ADORE pumpkin treats so the fall is easily one of our favorite times of year. From pumpkin pie to pumpkin cookies, we love it all. Amidst our annual staples I usually try to mix in a new recipe or …

Time to get spooky! It’s time for Halloween! But, not all trick or treaters are keen on filling their buckets with candy. Whether their non-candy requests are because of an allergy or just personal preference, consider adding some of these fun trinkets and little alternatives to your Halloween event. Mini water bottles — Grab a …

This post is in partnership with Doorstep Meals. After being stuck in the middle of a pandemic for months, I learned that the only thing I have control over this year is me. Everything else seems so out of control. That’s why I decided this summer to take control over what I could and pick …

Shopping by mail has become one of my favorite things – no rush, no wrangling kids in dressing rooms, easy returns, and a wardrobe refresh without ever having to leave home! Over the years I’ve tried a number of services but to date my favorite is definitely Nordstrom Trunk Club. Trunk Club is operated by …

Screen time limits, social media, apps, text messages… we did not grow up with all of this. But unfortunately, our children are, and with this constant connection to the outside world, comes the world of pornography. I know we would all like to avoid talking about it with our children, but it’s not going away. …

It has been well documented that during the Coronavirus stay-at-home orders, pet adoption rates have increased. In the last few months, I have received several messages from friends saying that they are looking into buying a cat, and what does cat ownership involve? Background: last year, my family and I adopted a beautiful little eight …

Let me educate you with some facts about childhood sexual abuse: About 1 in 10 children are sexually abused before they turn the age of 18. (*1) About 90% of children who are victims of sexual abuse know their abuser. (*2) About 60% of children who are sexually abused are abused by someone the family …

Like, oh my gosh, have you heard the news? American Girl has just released their newest historical doll! Her name is Courtney Moore and she’s from—can you believe it—1986! To be honest, it does seem a little bit weird to be thinking of the 1980s as history, but realistically, they did start 40 years ago. …

After celebrating my daughter’s worst birthday ever, we’re looking ahead to the official start of the Holiday Season: Halloween. Because it has to get better, right? Yeah. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its Holiday Celebrations Guidelines, and folks, it does not get better. Let me just lay this spoiler out …

I’m definitely a seasonal cook. In the summer I love sandwiches and salads. In the fall and winter, soup almost every day. And in September, apple everything! I love apple season because it’s super easy to incorporate this fruit into every meal – breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast puff pie, or “puffy pie” as my …

I played the flute in 5th and 6th grade. It was barely enough time to learn to read music. Playing an instrument isn’t in my blood, but I’ve always appreciated music; especially classical music. Music is alive. It’s emotional. And listening to music with those I love is a wonderful way to bond. As I …