Have you ever run out the door in the morning only to realize you forgot to take your vitamins – again! I used to have this problem all of the time. I would either forget (because let’s be honest, there are so many more things to worry about when trying to get out the door […]
Healthy Apple Crisp Sticks Recipe to Celebrate Fall
So the weather has been a little crazy, don’t you think? August felt like October and now October feels a bit like the end of August. I’ll take it though because that just means I can enjoy two of my favorite things at the same time- swimming in the pool and apple season! Maybe we […]
3 Easy Ways to Add More Fruit into Your Day
Now that back to school session is in full swing, you are probably busier than ever. And when your schedule gets crazy, it’s pretty normal to find you are eating less fruits and veggies than you’d like. I know between the rush out the door in the morning and the never-ending list of after school […]
My New Normal – What Life is Like With a Third Child
I’m back. It’s taken me much longer than I expected to share the newest addition to our family. This is Emily and we are all very much in love with her. If you follow me over on Instagram, I shared her arrival a few days after she was born, but finding the time and the […]
5 Foods for a Better Sleep
Are you one of those people who struggles to get enough quality sleep? When we don’t get enough good sleep at night we tend to feel horrible the next day, and sleep deprivation can do funny things. But over time, if you’re having regular sleep issues, this can have a huge impact on your mood, […]
Here Comes Baby #3
It’s crazy to think in just a few days we will go from a family of four to a family of 5. As excited as we are to meet our baby girl, at the same time it all still seems surreal. Honestly, this whole year has been crazy. This time last year, we were just […]
Easy Meal-Planning Tips You Can Begin to Use Today
When I mention the phrase “meal-planning” how does that make you feel? Anxious? Stressed out? Overwhelmed or confused? Well, you’re not alone, and I used to feel the same way. Until I discovered a simple solution for the age-old question: How to meal plan? Today I’m going to share with you the simplest way to […]
Chocolate Chip Carrot Muffins
If you have kids (or spouses) at home that resist eating vegetables, you are going to love this chocolate chip carrot muffin recipe. It tastes like a dessert, but packs in a full serving of vegetables along with whole grains. It doesn’t get much better than that, does it? I used to be able […]
Healthy Eating Tips for Picky Eaters
This may sound like a rhetorical question, but do you have children who are picky eaters? As most kids, and even many adults, are picky eaters, perhaps the better question is, how do you deal with them? When my sons were younger and just beginning to eat solid foods, they were very receptive to new […]
How to Plan a Your First Disney World Vacation in Less Than 6 Months
We just got back from our very first vacation as a family of four (which we were trying to squeeze in before we become a family of five in two months!) to Disney World and I have to say, it was amazing! I am so glad we went, but the planning of the trip did […]