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I love family meals. After long days of work, school and sports, dinnertime if often the only time our family is all together. We can catch up on what everyone is up to, unplug and relax–even if we only have 30 minutes until the next event. I’m pretty good at getting dinner on the table…
It’s no secret that I love a good cup of coffee! A warm cup of coffee with a splash of milk is what I look forward to when I hear the alarm go off every morning! I enjoy getting up before the kids are awake, and having that first cup while I get ready for the day. Community…
Willpower is something everyone has, but isn’t always easy to find. It occasionally likes to hide, especially around the holidays or when you’re finally on that long-awaited vacation or cruise. The trick to making any diet or lifestyle change work in your favor is to stick with it, and be strong enough not to stray…
With our two babies so young, date nights out right now seem to be few and far between. We are happy with that and enjoying this phase of life. I am trying to be intentional, though, as we plan time together and with the craziness of all areas of life, a date night at home…
Several years ago I gave up eating my typical breakfast of cereal and started drinking my breakfast–fruits, veggies and seeds all blended into a smoothie. I love how I feel after starting my day with so many nutrients–but I don’t love constantly cleaning out my blender–or, worse, waking up my kids from the noise. I…
I love carbs! They are the hardest thing for me to try to cut back on when I am trying to lose a little extra weight. Pastas, breads, and just about any other carb you can think of are my favorites. I’ve learned to find ways to lower my carb intake rather than get rid of them…
Whether you’re Irish or not, it’s always fun to have a little holiday celebration in the middle of what can be a cold and rainy month. Here are a few quick and easy ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your kids! Snack. It doesn’t have to be all about green food coloring on St….
Life with little ones is pure exhausting. Okay, lets be real…life in general is pure exhausting. Throw little ones into the mix and well…that’s a whole new level of energy deficiency. As a mom to three very energetic children, I am constantly on the lookout for ways to give myself a boost throughout the day….
I received a FairWind FWPC6L Pressure Cooker for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. All options are my own. One of my biggest struggles in the kitchen is “thinking ahead”. I am a horrible meal planner! Often times I’m scrambling at dinner time because the family is hungry…
Anyone like to snack? I know I do! But do you like to snack WELL? 🙂 How many times do I grab a seat on the couch and get snuggled in to watch my favorite TV show, only to be hit with a HUGE craving for something salty?? With a new little one on the way,…
Good stuff makes a good start. Giving our kidlets a taste for it welcomes a lifetime of healthy eating that takes joy in real food, fresh from rich soil, clear water, bright air. First meals matter. So does our time together. Let’s not fill it with a bunch of chopping & blending. Let’s choose convenience…
Next up for the stocking stuffer ideas, is for the kids. What kids doesn’t like fruit snacks? I know most do, so here is an organic brand that I wanted to share with you to put in your kiddos stockings this year. There are so may brands out there of fruit snacks, but knowing what all…