For more Valentine inspiration,  please follow our Pinterest boards for our latest pins or visit our Seasonal tab for all of our Valentine related posts!  Don’t forget to enter our BIG Valentine giveaway that ends 1/26/15!     Today, I am sharing a quick and easy way to make some festive cupcakes for Valentine’s Day:  Chocolate Heart Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting.  All created with a special… Read More

Here’s an easy way to make a meal for kids that is sure to please! I am always trying to come up with easy meals to make in the crockpot for kids and this one has been our favorite so far. The recipe makes quite a bit. I freeze what we don’t eat and that makes for some even easier… Read More

I’m thrilled to have my friend Meghan back on the blog today. She’s always been a friend I turn to for fashion tips and opinions. I knew when she got pregnant, she’s find great maternity clothes and still look as stylish as she always does. Since she sent over this guest post, her baby arrived. So in addition to thanking… Read More

One of my goals for the year is to be much more intentional about getting healthier homemade dinners on the table for the family.  I find that planning the meals out each week takes a lot of time, so I am trying something new where I plan out the menu for the month at one time.  Most of these recipes don’t… Read More

I’m sharing one of my favorite new & easy recipes for the holidays, Candy Cane Oreo Cake!  This is a great recipe for the holidays using one of my favorite seasonal foods, Candy Cane Oreos.  Hope you enjoy this delicious cake! Ingredients: 1 package white cake mix 1 1/4 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 egg whites For frosting:… Read More

The holiday season is upon us & I have the perfect holiday recipe to share with you.  When I think about the holidays, I think about a special holiday breakfast or a sweet, warm dessert to share with my family and friends.  I decided to test out a new recipe & have created Cranberry Bread Pudding.  With the holidays upon… Read More

For more holiday inspiration,  please follow our Pinterest boards for our latest pins, including all our favorite holiday ideas! I have decided that the perfect way to get your house ready for the holiday season is to plan a holiday party…at the beginning of the season!  Many of you will call me crazy, but honestly I think I am going to make an… Read More

Nowadays, there’s so much information available for parents. From Google to posting in parenting forums, you can get answers to questions immediately. As much as I heavily rely (and write) on the internet, I love resource books. I like reading solid information that I can highlight, fold a page down and return to it months or years later. Maybe it’s… Read More

It’s that time of year: pull out the matching outfits and camera and hope for some big smiles from all. That’s right, it’s time to start thinking about holiday photos and making holiday cards. I always really enjoy making and sending cards at the holidays. We also love receiving them from friends and family, both near and far. My kids… Read More