From awesome careers to great families to interesting hobbies to beautiful, Pinterest-perfect houses, women these days seem to have it all. There really is no limit to what we can accomplish--both for ourselves and for our families. Yet, does all of this success come at a cost? Unfortunately, it certainly can. Here are four ways your overly busy schedule may be hurting your family. Is Your Busy ... Read More about Is Your Busy Schedule Hurting Your Family?
Cucumber Tomato Salad
When I was young, I remember my grandparents would make delicious cucumber salads using fresh vegetables from their garden. When I was older, my dad carried on their recipe and I'd enjoy a plate of cucumber salads during the summertime at home with his fresh ingredients from his garden. Fast forward several years later and I was reminded of cucumber salad when our aunt and uncle made a similar ... Read More about Cucumber Tomato Salad
How to Make Stove Top Popcorn
Want to have a movie night with the family this weekend? Learn how to make stove top popcorn to enjoy during the movie! As a busy mom, I've opted for what I *thought* were quick and easy solutions to our favorite snacks. For years, I've been purchasing store bought popcorn in the individual packages. We have movie nights every Friday night with the kids and these bags of popcorn were ... Read More about How to Make Stove Top Popcorn
How to Plan a Family Movie Night
This has been one exciting summer so far. To save money this summer, we are skipping the costly day camps and planning activities of our own. We swim in our neighborhood pool almost daily, visit the children's library around the corner, go bowling, skating, and take advantage of cheaper entertainment. My husband and I have been on a strict budget these last few months. Our local ... Read More about How to Plan a Family Movie Night
10 Must Have Items for Your Honeymoon
My husband and I recently celebrated our 13 year wedding anniversary! It seems like only yesterday that we were celebrating our big day surrounded by our friends and family. I have so many great memories from our wedding including the giant rainbow that appeared in front of the church (when there was no rain!) Many of these memories I'll be able to share with my children and smile at in the years ... Read More about 10 Must Have Items for Your Honeymoon
Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Muffins
Menu planning is one area that I've struggled with as a mom for a LONG time. I'm getting better about planning out my weekly dinner menu in advance (thanks to Pinterest!) The number one reason why I felt I could never get a decent dinner on the table for my family each day was all due to poor planning. If I don't plan it, it's not going to get done and then my family is stuck eating pre-packaged ... Read More about Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Muffins
Easy Cheesy Biscuit Pizza
Are you looking for a cool spin on a pizza recipe? Try Easy Cheesy Biscuit Pizza! This is a family friendly recipe that may have the kids begging for more! Pizza is one of my most favorite foods. Honestly, I could eat it at least 3 times a week! At the end of a long week or on a night we get home late from a ball game, pizza is usually our go to meal. We sometimes pick up one from our ... Read More about Easy Cheesy Biscuit Pizza