Among the many benefits of children (legos everywhere, sloppy kisses, and tender, “I wuv you”s) is the ever increasing opportunity to bake. I’d never considered myself much of a baker. I had one cake recipe in my repertoire. (It is killer!) So when my then nearly 5-year-old asked me to make him a strawberry cake […]
If you’re a mom (or a dad or a nanny or a babysitter or a grandparent or any other sort of caregiver), you’re probably familiar with this sentence: “I’m hungry.” Maybe in your experience it’s not usually stated with the brevity that appears here. Probably it’s infused with some whine, some urgency, and/or some demand. […]
Variety is the spice of life, or so they say. In my life, variety is the spice of life in my kitchen only. Cooking new recipes is my favorite! The rest of the time? I love structure, routines, and predictability. (Do not throw me a surprise party, please and thank you.) Before baby, a sample […]
There are SO many approaches to introducing baby food to your little ones that it can be a little overwhelming. Purees. Mesh Feeders. Baby Led Weaning. The options are endless, and sometimes it feels like if you choose the W. R. O. N. G. option your baby will hate solid food, be a a picky eater, […]
I don’t know about you, but in the morning when I wake up? I’m hungry! My husband is fine with a bowl of cereal and a cup (or three) of coffee. But me? If that’s all I eat, I’m famished an hour later. We haven’t introduced a “breakfast” meal for our little man yet, but that’s […]
One of the best parts of beginning a new season is the opportunity to adapt your everyday eats to the bounty of that season. To me, fall means apples and pumpkins and comfort (read: cheeeeese). Mmm! It’s always a challenge to decide what new recipes we should try, so today you can skip visiting Pinterest (at least for […]
Coffee. It’s what we run on as moms, right? (Ok, and wine. But there’s another day for that.) Today we’re celebrating National Coffee Day. Yes. It’s a thing. We’re sharing some of our favorite local shops, homemade coffee drink recipes, and a roundup of coffee deals you can find around town. What are you waiting for, […]
This post has been sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All opinions are 100% our own! If you’re like me, at the end of your day, you’re often in dire need of some relaxation and self-care. Ever since we move into our most recent project new home, I’ve been pushing for the installation of a bathtub. […]
Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, cookout season is officially upon us. From team gatherings to family reunions to holidays, there is no lack of opportunity to either host or attend events during the summer months. Here are recipes for three tried (and tried and tried) and true desserts that are perfect for […]
This post has been sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market. All opinions are 100% our own! Around our house, we’ve got a lot of stinky summer sandal feet. I imagine that we’re not alone. My husband would argue that he is not the worst offender (with good reason—we’ve got an eleven year old boy and a […]
