Self-high five as I {mostly} stuck to last week's menu plan! Woo hoo!Last weeks meals were oh so tasty, and the only thing we missed was the Scallops Mascarpone {again}, I'm putting that recipe on the shelf for a while! Be sure to link up with OrgJunkie and please comment here if you are new to my blog!Monday: Enchiladas (so many of you ate those last week that I was jealous!)Tuesday: ...
Everyday Things That You Don’t Need
I recently read this article about items we think we need, but can {probably} live without. According to the article, people spend hundreds of dollars on things they don't need. The items are:5. Bottled Beverages4. Extra Food3. Diet Products2.Vitamins1. Expensive Cosmetics and ToiletriesThat was enough to get me thinking about how my family uses the items on that list, and what we can do to ...
A letter to my Former Best Friend
Friendship evolve, but you always feel that you'll have that one life long friend. When that friendship ends, a lot of emotions come to the surface. I decided to write a letter to my former best friend as a way to help me get rid of the anger that I have toward her. *********** Dear Former Best Friend, I've been thinking a lot about you lately. I hadn't thought about you for a few months, but ...
Is it Spring already?
Like many New Englanders, I feel that our winter season is quite long. Unlike many New Englanders, I enjoy it.When the snow is falling, everything looks so peaceful. It is so quiet. Beautiful. Breathtaking, really. I love when the wind blows just enough to move the snow around like a mini-tornado on our lawn. I can sit at the window for hours just watching the beauty of Mother Nature unfold. And ...
Rear-facing until Two
All of the chatter surrounding the American Pediatrics recent recommendation that children ride rear facing until two is making me crazy. Let's keep in mind that this is a guideline, NOT a deadline. Smaller children will, naturally, benefit from being rear-facing for a longer amount of time, while other children may reach a higher height or weight before age two.We waited until The Boy was ...
Kokopax – A Must Have Baby Carrier
If you're a parent of an infant or toddler, you NEED a Kokopax carrier. I was super excited when The Texan and The Boy gave me one for Mother's Day last year. Despite being a framed carrier, it weighs just three pounds. The should straps are heavily padded making this carrier great for a day of hiking. I use mine regularly on quick trips to the market, doing light housework (like dishes) and ...