Mornings are the hardest, aren’t they?  Well, I can always manage to get myself up, make coffee, and make what *I* want for breakfast, but preparing a breakfast that is fast, easy, and that everyone will eat?  Forget it!  I now see why cereal is so popular.  Kids and adults can pick the cereal they …

Valentine’s Day Owl Candy Bar Wrappers Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays where you feel like you should get everyone something, but what?  Christmas wasn’t too long ago, but you still want to show your teachers, friends, and neighbors that you are thinking of them on this day.  I like the simplicity of these …

Surprising Secrets For Parenting High-Energy Kids Who Do Not Sleep was brought to you by AstaReal.  This post is not intended to serve as medical advice.  All opinions are my own experiences. I think everyone can agree that parenting is tough.  And I also think everyone can agree that parenting is made exponentially harder when …

With less than a month until Valentine’s Day, you can bet room moms everywhere are preparing for the big Valentine’s Day party at school!  These Nutella Cookie Cups are perfect party treat!  You can make them in different flavors and variations, and if your school is a nut free zone, then of course you will …

Since having kids, I have been slacking on decorating for the holidays throughout the house.  That would require lots of time, effort, and well, cleaning.  And then, when all of the house is magically decorated, there are always little ones, ready to destroy it all.  That’s why we just admire the decorations at Target and …

Most of the photos are courtesy of ShiftCon, used with permission. Last Spring, I received an email about becoming a volunteer for ShiftCon, an eco-wellness influencer conference, which was to be held in New Orleans.  I had always wanted to go to this conference, and with our kids not being babies anymore, I got my …

Have you ever wondered how to make authentic cheese enchiladas? Well, look no further because this is the only recipe that you need! There is a restaurant near where I grew up that serves real, authentic Mexican food. Their cheese enchiladas are THE best, and people will drive long distances to enjoy them. When I …

The kids are back in school and let me tell you, snack time is hard!  I am always looking for fun, yummy, healthy snacks for the boys that they actually want to eat.  I asked the boys what snack they would create if they could and the 6 year-old came up with peanut butter and jelly …

Valentine’s Day is always a fun day, but it is definitely interesting in a house with three boys!  My boys think this day is for…of course…only candy and other sweet treats, but they also love making and decorating Valentine’s Day cards for their friends and teachers.  And in the last year or so, Daddy has …

  Wow!  It feels good to just sit down and breathe after that whirlwind that was the holiday season.  Thank goodness the weather here was perfect for being outdoors…we all really benefited from it!  I was sad to see the boys go back to school, really, but it is nice to also be able to …