It’s 4:30pm and they start asking the question. “What’s for dinner?”
Are you like me and simply dread the question because you just do not have an answer? Or I did the meal planning calendar for the week but now...
It's that time of year....the crisp coolness of fall is in the air, the leaves are changing colors and crunching beneath our feet, and the comfy cozy sweaters and stylish boots are beckoning...
Oh....wait.....that is the REST of the country....
Happy Independence Day, all! E and I are excited to be on summer break, as it is giving us some time to work on crafts together again. Here are some we did to celebrate the 4th of July!
First, we...
I'm not the first to share how parenting changes your life and those adorable little creations you birthed are sometimes time-suckers for attention, feeding, bathing, changing, etc.. Sometimes, a "date with your spouse" is when the kids go to bed...
It is almost that time of year when all of the big holidays quickly stumble upon us, but I wanted to throw another one at you that is not nearly as popular, but still has a huge purpose. This...
Hi, moms!! By now you all know that I love reading with my daughter and that we are well known at our library. We also have a fair number (OK, way too many) of books we own at home....
February is Black History Month; a time to celebrate the achievements of African Americans, their impact on American history, and to educate our children about racism, discrimination, and bias.
This month’s book round up focuses on children’s picture books that...
It has officially been 7 years since this girl has been "out" on New Years Eve.....but this is the year that streak will be broken!!
Sure, the hubs and I have sat on the couch and rang in the New...
Are you looking for adorable Easter Egg projects this season?! We've got you covered with eight eggtastic projects, including projects for preschoolers.
It's the time of year to get hopping and color some eggs! I wanted to try something a...
The new year is here and that means you'll be hearing: "How can you be a better you in the new year?" I’m sure you'll see it as well: non-stop gym membership commercials on TV, advertisements for weight loss and diet centers...
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”
And mostly because of pie.
In my pastry business, pie season is one of my busiest times of year. If you are in need of a couple tips for amazing pies, I’m going...
Another highly successful JITT event! I have literally already marked my calendar for the next event on May3rd! It falls about a week away from my birthday so that means I KNOW where I'm spending all my bday cash!...
It’s that time of year again friends! The weather is cooling down(ish) and fall is upon us. Time to pack up the fam and get all those fabulous insta pics posted. More importantly it’s a great time of year...
In grade school, all of my friends' birthdays seemed to land in October and November. My birthday is November 5th, so I had to be careful to try and plan my birthday party on a weekend with no other...
These are the PERFECT no-bake gift for your loved one or simply for you! You may even have most of the ingredients on hand!
I think the best part of these is the incredible perfection of sweetness, crunch and chocolate...
When I was little pudding cups were my favorite afternoon snack. I used to make chocolate cream pies with whipped cream and put graham cracker crumbs right in the snack cup. I love pudding and s'mores almost equally as...
The Great Russian Nutcracker
When you think of the holidays, the Nutcracker is quite possibly a very strong core element of that memory. Clara, the Mouse King, the dolls, the sugar plum fairies, the music! For me, the memory dates...
The busyness of the holidays can be a huge stress. Decorations to hang, parties to attend, elves to hide, you name it. The expectations for creating the perfect day for your family can be panic inducing. In my family...
When it comes to Thanksgiving celebrations, I feel like there are two types of families. The family that begins their sit-down feast promptly at 4pm, and the family that grazes all day to celebrate. My family has always leaned...
It's February and love is in the air! Valentine's day is right around the corner and nothing says love (to this dessert loving momma, anyway) like a plate full of sweet, delicious Valentine's Day cookies!
I love cooking, baking, and...
Valentine's Day will always hold a special place in my heart, as it's when my husband asked me to be his "official" girlfriend (we were 16 at the time!). But as I get older Valentine's Day just doesn't have...
The holiday season has begun! The hustle and bustle of traditions, traveling, gift giving and food preparation makes this season seem like a blur. However, one thing I slow down and focus on during the season is teaching my...
As a child, I enjoyed making my mother's day gifts alongside my mom. Not only was I making her a special gift, but I was also spending quality time with her. Whether you’re looking for a Mother’s Day craft...
When the temperatures finally dip below 90 degrees in Phoenix, it is time to dust off that slow cooker! In our household, we have a tradition of slow cooking on Sundays. We try to make it a rule to...
Christmas morning magic is a little intense in my family. I came to this realization when my youngest son was 18 months old.
You see, he went to bed in a quiet and empty house. Granted it had been a couple...