I've been spending a lot of time in my kitchen lately! As I get older, I find that I enjoy cooking more and enjoy creating in the kitchen. My girls love to watch me cook and many times I allow them to help. We are making memories that will last a lifetime while I teach them a few tips and tricks in the kitchen that they can use in the future with their own families. I have a few items in my ... Read More about 10 Must-Have Items for the Kitchen
Easy French Toast
Looking for breakfast solutions for the family? Try this easy French Toast recipe! Do you have mornings where you just skip breakfast? Maybe you are in a hurry because you are a busy mom and you are trying to get the kids out of the door and off to school. Whatever the reason, breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, so be sure to start your day off right and make ... Read More about Easy French Toast
10 Things You’ll Need for Toddler Paint Time
Painting is one of our favorite activities at my house. My girls love when I get the paint out! In fact, I have a tote devoted to paint supplies that I keep in a closet and pull out on a regular basis. It's filled with bottles of paint, paint brushes, paint paper, and other paint supplies. My girls love to paint, so having a paint tote ready to go is helpful for a busy mom like me! I ... Read More about 10 Things You’ll Need for Toddler Paint Time
Spicy Grilled Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Spicy Grilled Chicken and Sausage Gumbo The summer is here in the Pacific Northwest! By that, I mean that temps are rising into the mid 60s and 70s. Occasionally we will get an 80+ degree weather day, but those days are rare. We don't let the temps stop us from enjoying our summer. Even though we still wear light jackets most days over here in Washington State, we do still participate in plenty ... Read More about Spicy Grilled Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Sauteed Squash and Zucchini Recipe
Try this Sauteed Squash and Zucchini Recipe made with fresh ingredients that taste absolutely delicious when combined together! This is the season for cooking over here at my house! I love to get creative in the kitchen with a variety of ingredients including vegetables. I try to make a healthy side to go with dinner for the family every night, but sometimes I run out of options and ... Read More about Sauteed Squash and Zucchini Recipe
Ways to Pamper Yourself as A Busy Mom
Are you tired or stressed out? Need a little break? Here are Ways to Pamper Yourself As a Busy Mom! If you are a busy mom, you know how difficult it can be to find time for yourself. You have a lot of responsibility as a mom to make sure everyone is taken care of and at the end of the day, you may find that there's little time for you. This can leave you feeling burned out, exhausted, ... Read More about Ways to Pamper Yourself as A Busy Mom
Is Your Busy Schedule Affecting Your Children’s Behavior?
Think your busy schedule is only running you ragged? The truth is, it may be affecting your family more than you know--even if you're the only one who is busy. The old saying "no man is an island" couldn't be more true for overworked moms. Here are four ways your busy schedule might be causing unintended consequences in your family. Is Your Busy Schedule Affecting Your Children's ... Read More about Is Your Busy Schedule Affecting Your Children’s Behavior?