With being a teacher, a husband that has early morning hours, and two kids to get to school, breakfast can be a mad rush Monday through Friday. My visions of being June Cleaver in the kitchen whipping up Belgian waffles for my children before school never came to reality. Breakfast around here is grab and get … Read more
With Summer right around the corner and my blogging conference being held at an indoor waterpark in just a few weeks, I am trying like crazy to loose a few pounds before slipping into a swimsuit. Unfortunately, my passion for french fries threatens to derail my efforts. But honestly, what I love about those french … Read more
Being a busy mother of a very active two year old, Jack, and two month old, Emily, I am always looking for a place to put Emily to entertain her while I take care of Jack or get a few things done around the house. We recently received the Bright Stars Cotton Tale Portable Swing … Read more
With my busy lifestyle, I often find myself grabbing a quick snack in between meals while I run the kids to various activities. Unfortunately, sometimes the snacks end up being the meal! When I know time is of the essence and a sit down meal may not be possible, I try to grab a hearty … Read more
Let’s face it, I love milk. I love ice cream. I love cheese. I love dairy. Fortunately, we do not have any allergies or intolerance to milk products in my home. That being said, while milk is great for the body, too much milk can pack on the calories. Skim milk is a great alternative … Read more
How we ever survived the days of no DVD player in the car escapes me. I hope that doesn’t sound silly, but it’s true. While I don’t let the kids use it for short trips, it’s become a lifesaver on long ones! Recently we took a 3- hour car ride for a mini-vacation and I … Read more