I am often asked to create recipes based around a specific ingredient, it has become a challenge I am accustom to. But I have never taken on a real food challenge with multiple required ingredients. Until now. Rising to the Chopped At Home Challenge, I created Slow Cooker Enchiladas for my …
Another school year has nearly ended. (Where do the days go?) After a year of preschool, I am so impressed with how far my daughter has come this year. Part of it is the challenge of trying to keep up with her big sister, but it is also thanks to …
It has been eight months since I added a daily smoothie to my routine, and I am still going strong. I am constantly experimenting with new smoothie flavors I love the flexibility of being able to add in whichever ingredients are in the house. It’s a great way to add extra vitamins and …
One of my family’s go-to snacks are dried fruits. My family is always ready to sample new and sometimes exotic dried fruits, so I wasn’t surprised that the new Sunsweet Philippine Tropicals were a hit. As yummy as the flavors are on their own, they are even better when combined into a Tropical Trail Mix.
My daughters welcomed spring with a splash. But as they joyfully jumped into the pool for the first time this season, I took a look at our neglected porch. Layers of spring pollen and filth covered everything. After some serious cleaning, the patio was once again a clean slate. In …
My daughter’s second grade class recently put on a rainforest musical. It was simply adorable. Of course, when the call went out to help make costumes for the production, I was happy to volunteer. I ended up designing a DIY monkey ears headband based off the Minnie Mouse Ears I made for my …