Summer is for salads! At least around my house! When the weather warms up the last thing I want to do is start the oven when dinnertime rolls around, so, I don’t! At least once or twice a week I toss together a yummy salad with all the toppings. This recipe for White Peach Chicken, …

Can I tell you something? I absolutely hate The Secret Life of Pets. That fact makes me sad because the teaser trailer made that movie look absolutely hysterical. And if it had just been about the relationship between a dog, his owner, and the new dog his owner adopts, it probably would have just been …

My kiddos go crazy for waffles. Like cheering at the top of their lungs when they come downstairs and see that I’ve got the waffle maker on the counter. I mean, I get it, waffles are delicious, and, mamas, when you dollop this blueberry vanilla goat cheese spread on top they are totally out of …

I know we’ve been teasing this full house tour for months but we just weren’t ready…until now. Actually, I’m not even sure we are ready to invite you in now, but if we don’t just do it, we’ll never do it. Full disclosure, the house isn’t completely decorated, there are rooms that need final touches …

Welcome to summer! As the days get hotter and more of us are looking to cool off by swimming, it’s time for a water safety refresher course. This isn’t a topic that anyone likes to think about, really, because it’s scary, but it’s so very important. Read on for some important water safety tips. Get …

Thinking about traveling with the kids this summer? Planning a Summer Travel Trip. Well, we have a list of essentials that you MUST have before you go. Snacks This is the cardinal rule for all outings with children under 10. I’m not talking about baked kale chips sprinkled in pixie dust. I’m talking about Skittles, …

My husband recently evaluated our property taxes and the various funds those dollars support. One of those funds is the public library … to the tune of almost $200 a year! Did you know that you’re most likely paying your local library too? If that’s not motivation to head down and check out a book …

Pack your pinkest bags because we need to take a trip! Have you ever wanted to travel like Barbie? Stay in a Barbie resort room? Well, your dreams could come true thanks to Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe and Mattel. In honor of Barbie’s 60th anniversary this year, this Hilton resort teamed up with Mattel …

It’s time for a Pudding Parfait. I’m always looking for easy, yummy snacks for my kids during the summer. Summer break means they are home every single day, which means I need to have more snacks on hand. This is one of my go-to snacks not only for the kids but for myself. It’s kind …

I’m a Northwest girl who is absolutely smitten with Southwest foods. Spice up any ol’ meal and I’m a happy girl! Grill a pepper, add some hot sauce … it’s all good with me! For years my mom has been making fancy breakfast casseroles. Typically she would make one Sunday evening and then my sisters …

I just returned from a press trip in The Outer Banks of North Carolina. I had a fantastic time during our busy four days finding all the fun things to do for families in this coastal destination. Not only did I get to see and do amazing things, but I also had the opportunity to …

Are you due with a baby this summer? Have you landed on their name? If not, why not let their birthday season be part of their namesake? Two of my children were born during the summer months – August and September. The summer is a beautiful time to birth. It’s warm and sunny; you can …