Did It Really Change Me?

I posted my thoughts a month after the Body After Babies photo shoot with Burlington VT Moms Blog. Did it really change me? Find here: Body After Babies: Did It Really Change Me?

Recipe: Southwestern Bean Casserole with Cornbread Topping

This casserole is super easy to put together and just perfect for a chilly fall night! Ingredients: 1 Tbs butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 pound ground beef 1 package taco seasoning mix 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 can diced tomatoes […]

Recipes: Egg Muffins & Breakfast Sandwiches

In an effort to stay off the cereal bandwagon I have attempted a few new breakfast ideas. With school mornings being hectic, there is little to no time to make a full breakfast. Here are the ways I’ve been able to take breakfast back! Breakfast Sandwiches: This isn’t a recipe as much as it is […]

Breathing It In

I’m taking a nap with my sick little guy. I’m trying to breathe in this moment.  The window is open. The birds are singing. There is a slight breeze rustling the trees. He breathes deeply. In and out. In and out. A slight snore catches his breath every now and then.  He smells like home. […]

I’m Raising Supporters of Breastfeeding…Apparently

Charlie: Mom, how old was Chewie when we got him? Me: He was about eight weeks old. Charlie: Why didn’t we get him when he was first born? Me: Because newborn puppies need to stay with their mommies so they can drink her milk. Charlie: Oh, poor Chewie. I bet he misses his mommy’s boob. […]

Parenting Tip: Questions Create Thinking

I haven’t posted any parenting advice lately so I thought I’d pass on this little snippet of great insight from my favorite parenting site, Love and Logic. At Love and Logic® we believe that kids are best prepared for the real world when we allow them to do as much thinking as possible. It’s good […]

Sweet Treats From Pinterest

The good part about Pinterest? So many delicious recipes to try! The bad part about Pinterest? I’ve gained 100 pounds. Here are some sweet treats that I have made thanks to the Big P: No Bake Butterfinger Cheesecake from Bakers Royale I usually bake my cheesecakes but I was excited to try a no bake […]

Recipe: Homemade French Bread Loaves

This is a quick and easy way to make french loaves from scratch. I promise, you’ll never buy them at the store again! Homemade French Bread Loaves Ingredients: 2 Tbsp active dry yeast 2 cups warm water 2 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 4 1/2 – 5 cups bread flour In a large bowl, dissolve […]

Will I Really Miss This?

I have heard mothers of babies and young children ask this question before. I have asked it myself so. many. times. Will I really miss this? When you are smack dab in the middle of the hardest mothering moments you wonder. Women who’s children have grown up tell us this. We will miss this. They […]

Delicious Sea Salt Treats From Pinterest!

I’ve been in a sea salt phase lately. If it’s got the phrase “sea salt” in it, I want to eat it or drink it! So when I saw these next two recipes on Pinterest, of course I made them! And they were DELICIOUS. DELICIOUS!! First I started out wanting to make these Salted Caramel […]