While spring seems like it's never going to get here, I still have spring cleaning on my mind. Yesterday I had the itch to get our pantry cleaned out and sorted. As I was going through the pantry, I kept finding half empty containers of ingredients (like the FIVE different partial bags of chocolate chips....seriously). [...]
I’ve partnered with I Vaccinate to share my story and this content is sponsored by I Vaccinate. Hey lovely mamas! Today I'm venturing into a topic that tends to spur a lot of debate and with very strong opinions: vaccines. Before I get too far into it, I ask that we all remain respectful and [...]
A few weeks ago, my family and I had the opportunity to check out Bavarian Inn and Bavarian Restaurant for a quick little getaway. It was perfect timing
I was recently sent a bunch of amazing goodies from brands that were part of ShiftCon 2018 to test out and review! The amazing products range from health and beauty products, healthy and wholesome yummies, a scoby to make my own Kombucha and so much more. I wanted to share a few of my absolute [...]
As parents, we are often idolized by our children and they look to us for guidance to see how to handle the world around us. With the influence of media and social media, raising confident, yet kind, empathetic children can be tough.
This post is brought to you by Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc., maker of Mori-Nu® Silken Tofu and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. When you mention tofu to most people, a complex look overcomes their face. There's so much trepidation and confusion when it comes to tofu, most specifically on how to cook it [...]
In the past few years, crepes have been popping up in every restaurant and cafe in my town. I always assumed that they were these super tough, finicky brunch item that would be tough to make so I had never tried to make them myself. After having a craving for them and not feeling like [...]
Meal planning is one of the biggest factors when it comes to our family eating healthy and saving money on our grocery budget. When I don't plan ahead and prep for the week, we are much more likely to reach for unhealthier options or decide to grab something at a local restaurant (which totally [...]
We've been lucky enough to visit San Diego as a family the last two years. In the past years, we've explored many of the smaller coastal towns and cities near San Diego as well as many of the attractions. The great thing about San Diego is that it is so culturally diverse and there is [...]
I don't know about you guys, but my sweet tooth always hits suddenly and hard. Often times we don't have a lot of sweets in the house, nor do I want a full tray of brownies tempting me for the next week. We all have cravings, but the key to handling them is being smart [...]