20 things I need to teach my daughters

Being a parent is tough isn’t it? Wow. Let’s just take a moment and contemplate that. Among all of my children’s basic needs food, clothing and shelter.. I like most other mothers (I hope) endeavor to teach my children many … Continue reading

the best chocolate cake ever

chocolate cake

Here is a recipe for the best chocolate cake I have ever come across and I love chocolate so I have made/eaten a lot in my day! If you have a few free hours this weekend I highly recommend this … Continue reading

BBQ chicken quesadillas

BBQ chicken quesadillas

I can’t remember where I first saw this recipe for BBQ chicken quesadillas but it is SO good.. perfect for this weekend or for a game day. My family really liked it (even my toddler). Ingredients: 4 flour tortillas 1c BBQ … Continue reading

eat your veggies, a veggie recipe to help

veggie pasta

I used to find it hard to incorporate enough veggies into our meals each week but now I make it a point to try at least a few meals loaded with veggies each week; they aren’t always family favorites but … Continue reading

easy sew maxi skirt

Trying to figure out what to wear is challenging in the postpartum phase. Nothing fits! Maternity clothes are now getting bigger but there is no way my hips and belly are fitting into my pre-baby clothes any time soon either. … Continue reading

a gift for your sister with free printable

sisters

I made this cute bird art for my little girls’ nursery but I thought I’d share the printable version with you in case you wanted to make a gift for your sister. I was truly inspired to make this piece … Continue reading

how to make play dough

play dough

  Play dough is one of the best entertainment sources for toddlers! There are some secrets I’ve found, however, to making perfect play dough, I’ve had my share of mishaps either too sticky or to dry and I think I … Continue reading

5 day meal planner plus printable grocery list

  Rice, Cheddar & Spinach Pie Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 3 cups cooked instant or quick-cooking brown rice 1 … Continue reading

taking time for nothing

morning out our kitchen window

I am admittedly SO bad at this. I was always a “busy body” but since becoming a mom I feel like I’ve turned into busy body hyper overdrive. Yikes. Case in point at this very moment my daughters are both … Continue reading

Toddler Treasure Map and Scavenger Hunt Printables

Toddler Treasure Map

Imaginative play is starting in full swing for Gemma as she approaches three years and I am trying to help her have fun in her newfound adventureland. I came up with a cute idea, somewhat out of end of summer … Continue reading