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. […]
Happy Cinco de Mayo! We love an excuse to drink a good margarita, and if you’re reading this, we bet you do too! Here are some of our favorite margarita recipes that can be enjoyed on any day of the year. Cheers! Mama’s Classic Margarita from How To Feed a Loon Coconut Grapefruit Margarita from […]
Moms and Dads are busy. Whether you are running your household and carting around kids all day or headed into the office for your nine to five job, it can be hard for all of us to find time to prepare a homemade meal. And you know it’s bad when your kiddos get burned out […]
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 […]
It’s the cold and flu season, and both of these viruses and others are running rampant through schools, work places — and our homes. We’re all desperate to find a way to fight off these germs, aren’t we? We wash our hands, scrub our counters and our little ones, and teachers everywhere are pumping gallons […]
I want to share a little snippet into the beginning of my journey to become the best version of myself with help from the keto diet. This year, my resolution was mainly to not to get pregnant again. (LOL) My babies are EVERYTHING, but two kids in diapers is not cheap! On a more basic note, […]
What’s for dinner? Whether the answer is carry-out, leftovers, fine dining, or a home cooked meal — it’s a question that demands an answer. Seven days a week. 365 days a year. What’s for dinner? It’s actually the first question my daughter asks when she gets home from school. Every. Day. She walks in the […]
There is nothing that makes me happier than a super easy dinner that yields plenty of leftovers. Because of that, today I’m sharing recipes for super easy soups that will warm your heart and belly. Let’s celebrate National Soup Month! Taco Soup This first soup is so easy that I’m just going to post a […]
Did you know that September is National Chicken Month?! So when you’re not feeling up to leaving the house and taking the kiddos to Chick-fil-A (although I’m pretty sure there’s never a time I’d pass up a trip to that delicious place!), here are three easy chicken recipes to make your family this month. […]
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 […]
