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When I was young, my favorite breakfast was my dad’s German pancakes. Oven baked, puffy and utterly delicious, they were always my request on the rare Saturday morning that we didn’t have to rush somewhere. I recently started making them for my kids when I realized just how easy they are. We’ve dubbed them “puffy…
After almost 13 years as a stay-at-home mom, I’ve started substitute teaching this year. I love the flexibility and the ability to help (at least a little bit) with finances. But, wow, getting back into a work schedule kind of messes with my “prep dinner during the day” plan. So I’ve been finding some quick…
It’s winter. All three of my kids are in different schools. There are germs everywhere. But we do what we can to stay healthy and have some great natural remedies on hand for when we do get those coughs and colds (and even that cracked winter skin). Here are a few things we incorporate into…
We were so thankful to get out of Michigan for part of the polar vortex. And while most of our weather in Florida was great, we did have a day where we decided to check out an indoor activity. Since we weren’t too far from Tampa, we decided to check out the Florida Aquarium. The…
You guys. I’m not even really sure how to start this post because there is just SO MUCH I could say! My family just got back from a vacation in Florida where we had the best vacation experience. Every day was fun–from the beach to Universal Studios to what ended up being THE favorite experience…
I’ve mentioned before that our family gives up sweets in January each year. Our main goal is to get into better habits after the onslaught of treats in November and December. While I try to reach for whole fruits and veggies, I often still want a little crunch or a quick snack to grab on…
I’ve mentioned before that our family gives up treats in January. We try to focus on getting back into the habit of eating for health. But it’s hard to go out to eat and keep it healthy. Especially those kids meals! There is one restaurant we’ve found where the whole menu is nutritious and there…
My family loves to get outside in the summer, but in the winter, I have to admit I’m a bit wimpy. I often just want to stay home and watch a movie or read a book–but my kids can only stay home for so long without getting bored. So here are a few ideas for…
Each January I start off my year with a little sugar detox. In November and December, I say yes to too many desserts and treats. We are blessed to have amazing bakers among our family and friends so I go ahead and enjoy the treats over the holidays–without feeling guilty about it at all! But…
I love it when I can find one product that will simplify several areas of my life. So when I found one system that can work as a baby monitor, a Google assistant, a great home speaker and a home security system, I could not wait to try it out. This voice activated smart security…
Every year I look forward to a few family favorite Christmas traditions. We like to find things fairly close by that fit our budget so these are ideas that could work for anyone! Here are a few of the things we do each December! Christmas Lights Tour. Ask around to find some great light displays…
I love seeing beautiful decorations at Christmastime. Unfortunately our house has small rooms so large decorations and trees can take up living space. So I’ve learned to decorate small spaces to make our home more festive (even with a small Christmas tree!) A table topper. Whether it’s a centerpiece on your kitchen table or a…