Every day, no matter what our family has a quiet time. For some that means a nap, for other that means laying down with an audiobook. It’s a good practice – to rest and reset and then, begin again. I love this time of day. It’s peaceful and just what I need to finish the …

Awhile back my husband committed to a round of keto. We experimented with a ton of low carb recipes hoping to find some winners … and we did! The top one though, the one even our kids ask for is this butter chicken! It’s smooth and hearty with just a hint of sweetness from the …

Disclaimer: this article is meant to joke about our crappy global situation right now. No one here is taking blessings for granted, like being able to stay home safe with our healthy family. Now that we’ve stated the obvious, let’s proceed. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids. And sure, there have been some …

When I make these muffins for my kids I 100% call then cupcakes. I try to be a fun mom like that! They gobble them up and ask for seconds and I’m happy to oblige because these healthy little muffins are full of all the good stuff AND NO SUGAR. They’re sweetened with dates and …

Things I Wish I Knew While I Was Pregnant Out of nowhere, we’re coming up on my son’s second birthday.  I’ve learned a lot over these past two years of motherhood and I think I’ve done a pretty good job, if I do say so myself.  I mean, he’s still breathing, right? When other mothers …

My kids are pretty fantastic but somewhere along the way my oldest son learned the word “bored”. Oh. My. Goodness. Please, no. It irks me like no other to hear him wail, “Mooooooom, I’m bored!” I’ve been pretty clear that the b word isn’t allowed, but occasionally it pops up. That’s when I bring out …

It’s time for Instant Pot Recipes! Who else got an Instant Pot on Black Friday? I did, and I love it! You will hear people rave about it for different reasons: it’s quick, it’s easy, you can make almost anything in it, and you can even cook meat from frozen. From soups and yogurt, to …

As much as I would LOVE for spring to mean nice weather, it just doesn’t in many parts of the country.  Rather, spring means it’s rainy. Especially for us in the Pacific Northwest where I’m from. Spring almost guarantees an extra sprinkle (or downpour) of rain. As much as I hate to keep my littles …

Did you know there’s a Waffle Day? Of course, there’s a food holiday for just about everything, so there’s always a reason to celebrate. And I thought we’d celebrate this holiday not with a round-up of recipes, but with a selection of WAFFLE MAKERS! Grab your favorite waffle recipe and get ready to use it …

I’m a pretty happy mama if our family always has a Disney trip on our radar. That isn’t always the case, but in the back of my mind, I tend to have a guess of when our next trip to the happiest place on earth with be … even if my husband doesn’t yet 🙂 …

Sutton from The Bald Report is back! With everyone stuck in their homes and the kids getting bored already, Sutton wanted to share some great things to do when you are stuck at home. This is just the first video in a new series for him so please give the video some love! He also …

These are anxious times, my friends. The coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing shutdowns of all kinds and forcing us to socially distance ourselves from friends and loved ones. And if we’re feeling stressed and anxious, we can only imagine how our kiddos are feeling. So how do we talk to them about the coronavirus in a …