I know, the title is a little harsh. I have a reason for it though! Last year, just before Easter, I wrote a post entitled Our Cookies Look Like Crap and They’re Absolutely Perfect. You should go read it, but the gist was that when you get your kids to help decorate, the results don’t always turn […]
What Moms Do When Their Kids Are Away
I considered making the only thing in this post the following: Whatever. We. Want. But then I thought I should chronicle my time when the kids are gone this weekend because it’s a strange mixture of thoughts, feelings, and actions that are reminiscent of, yet completely different from, what we used to do before we […]
One New Food: Peas [Giveaway Ended]
This post contains affiliate links. I will receive a small commission on any purchases made when my links are used. Thanks for your support! One New Food: Peas Peas were our One New Food for February and we tried both the regular and sugar snap varieties. My goal was to have the kids try them four times. […]
DIY Sharpie Mugs
This post contains affiliate links. At no cost to you, I will earn a small commission on any purchase made through the links. Thanks for your support! Every year my mom hosts a Valentine Tea. The girls in the family get together, eat cute Valentine themed food, and exchange homemade valentines. Last weekend, less than […]
One New Food: Butternut Squash and a Giveaway
Did you think that we gave up? That One New Food dropped off the face of the earth? Oh no. We’re too stubborn for that! Kristen and I took a break over the holidays, but with the start of a new year, we’re back at it! We’ve actually been at it for an entire month, but […]
How to Make a DIY Valentine Wreath
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase after using my link, you’ll pay the same as always, but I’ll make a small commission. Thanks for supporting the blog! Last week I was scrolling through Facebook and saw an adorable DIY valentine wreath by Sunshine and Hurricanes. I thought, “Hey, I think I can do […]
Five Ways to Save Money on Groceries
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Any purchases made will cost you the same as ever, but I’ll receive a small commission to help maintain the blog. Thanks for your support! I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but groceries have gotten a lot more expensive over the last few years. For my family, not only […]
One New Food: Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe (Sort of)
I’m the kind of girl who needs a recipe to follow. My hubby can just toss things in a wok and end up with delicious fried rice, but if I tried something like that it would be completely inedible. HOWEVER. The other night I made roasted red potatoes. There’s a recipe I’ve followed in the […]
One New Food: Meatloaf Recipes (and Giveaway!)
I know, I know, when you think about healthy changes, meatloaf probably isn’t the first food that comes to mind. One New Food for me, though, is just as much about expanding my kids palettes as it is about getting them to make healthier choices. When it comes to meat, the kids will grudgingly eat […]
DIY Christmas Gifts: Personalized Christmas Tree Cutouts Tutorial
This post contains affiliate links. I’ll earn a small commission on any purchases made through the links. DIY Christmas Gifts: Personalized Christmas Tree Cutouts Tutorial Last year my mom texted a picture to my sisters and I with a message something like, “Look what I’ve been working on for you guys!!! I love DIY Christmas […]