Finding the balance of motherhood one day at a time
Dear Madison: This is my story about how one gift put me at ease. One simple homemade gift. I always doubt the amount of time I actually play with you. Is it too much, is it not enough, are you having fun? Are you always going to think of me […] Read More
This delicious and refreshing Blueberry Cranberry Cocktail was invented thanks to wonderful shipment that came to my house a few weeks ago. I attended the Food Wine Conference last month and at the last minute I partook in a little cooking contest called Hashed! Think of Chopped and you will […] Read More
Dear Dad, You should be here. I can’t believe it’s been fifteen years Dad. Where have the years gone? I fell out of love, I sold the first house I ever bought, I fell in love, I married my love, I had my daughter, I moved into a beautiful new […] Read More
It’s funny how much you master a year after having your first child. Some things on that list may consist of learning how to redirect to prevent a meltdown, how to get your child to try a new food or even how to tip toe out of their bedroom perfectly […] Read More
In honor of me and my husbands seventh anniversary today I thought it was the perfect time to talk about how to make lasagna for just two. I thought I was the brilliant one who invented Lasagna for Two, but surprisingly I’m not the first and I’m sure I won’t […] Read More
Dear Drew: Just like that you went from toddler to little boy. I blinked. I woke up. I turned around for one second. Just like that. Your full cheeks were thinned out, your chunky legs grew into your body and you were off and running. After your Daddy and I […] Read More
These Healthier Parmesan Noodles make for a great side dish or even as a main dish (throw some chicken in there if you want some more protein! I’m always experimenting with pasta dishes because I have a three and five year old. They love there pasta in every shape and […] Read More
I have a confession. I’m about to admit something. I’m going to tell you about the day I had 8 glorious minutes to myself upon leaving the house on a school day or when we are headed out for a playdate. Here is the usual shenanigans that aspire any given […] Read More
Oh it’s that time. That time to open up the windows, break out the lawn furniture, pull out your flip flops and most importantly, dust off the grill! It’s all about throwing something on the barbie this week for Sunday Supper. Let me thank Sue Lau from Palatable Pastime for […] Read More
I think it’s so important for us as parents to teach our children to respect their elders. It’s not easy when currently my five and a half year old spits out “I’m not doing that Nunney” screaming at her grandmother. I just want my kids to know it’s not okay […] Read More
