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It’s time for a good, old Sugar Cookie Summer Berry Crisp. Recently I found myself with a tube of pre-made sugar cookie dough and no idea what to do with it. I needed it to test a recipe for an assignment but ended up going another way so it was left unused. I’m a bake …

The Lifestyle Holidays Resort is situated on the sandy beaches of Puerta Plata, Dominican Republic. This expansive, all-inclusive paradise is a resort that caters to its two types of vacationers: visitors and members. To watch our sneak peek of what you’d find at the Lifestyle Holidays Resort, click our video below: VIP members have bought …

I have been experimenting with different ways to use my favorites – peanut butter, brownies and pretzels. I could just pour them in a bowl and I’d be in heaven but that wouldn’t be very fun, would it? We’ve talked about pretzel crust before but this is a new twist. This weekend I came up …

Dear Pinterest, I can’t quit you!  I NEED to quit you! My thighs NEED me to quit you! But I obviously can’t. You are an online drug that sucks time away from my work and my life. Good thing you give me things like yummy brownies or it would totally be a one-sided relationship! I know …

For new parents, picky eating is especially frustrating and confusing and, at times, heart breaking. It’s tough. But, and as a mom with a toddler who’s been there (and is still “there” from time to time), I’m hear to tell you that while tough, it’s (or, picky eating) not impossible. Based upon my experiences, here …

After our recent family cruise, we had planned to stay an extra day in Fort Lauderdale before we headed home to snowy, cold Chicago. We wanted to take one extra day to unwind, possibly visit the beach, and just relax after we got off the boat but before the chaos of real life started again. …

We took a family cruise last week and chose the Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam to accommodate our multi-generational family.  We were traveling with ten people ranging from 2 to 68 years old. Since we had three children (ages 2, 4 and 6) and the grandparents, we were looking for a cruise that would appeal to both young …

We just returned from a weekend adventure to the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. If you haven’t heard of this indoor/outdoor waterpark resort, you should!  Kalahari is a full-featured resort that offers something for everyone in the family from the babies to the grandparents. While Wisconsin can be brutally cold in the winter, it’s always …

Is Six Flags Fright Fest kid-friendly or should you steer clear of it with kids? We were looking for something fun to do this weekend. It was predicted to be a gorgeous weekend (80 degrees and sunny is usually unheard of in Chicago in October!) and I wasn’t going to let this one by without …

If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen at 5:15 PM wondering how dinner snuck up on you again, hi—same. That’s basically my daily life. So when I say I’ve tested my fair share of air fryers over the years, I mean it. Some were great, some were…let’s just say quickly re-homed. But the Cosori Iconic Air Fryer? …

It’s my favorite time of year! Holiday baking time is HERE! A full two months of baking all the things from cookies to breads to brownies. I will be sharing many recipes with you over the next couple months and today we are all about the chocolate and peppermint flavors. This copycat Crumbl Peppermint Bark …

If you love Twix candy bars, you will love these Twix cookie cups. They are bite-sized treats that combine a buttery cookie crust, gooey caramel filling, and smooth chocolate topping. They are easy to make and perfect for parties, holidays, or any occasion. Twix Cookie Cups are the ultimate holiday cookie because they deliver everything …