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And What If You Dream a Sweet Dream?
“And What if You Dream a Sweet Dream?” is a little game that I like to play at bedtime with my girls. At this current point in our lives, bad dreams and what-ifs are causing unrest for our 5-year-old daughter.…
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Chocolate Raspberry Latte with Easy Homemade Raspberry Syrup
I recently made a chocolate raspberry latte with easy homemade raspberry syrup. I have never made homemade syrup before, especially for a drink. When I was done, I was equal parts surprised and amazed. If you’re on the hunt for…
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7 Pantry Foods Almost All Kids Love (& Ways You Can Use Them)
In a time when groceries are expensive, I find myself leaning more on these 7 pantry foods that almost all kids love. As much as my husband and I love fresh foods, my kids are at that stage where they…
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Too Scared to Sleep & Ways My Child is Coping
Bedtime is a struggle lately because my youngest daughter is too scared to sleep. She’s not just scared of the dark; she’s actually scared to go to sleep. It hasn’t always been this way. She was my good sleeper from…
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Easy Chocolate Cake Mix and M&Ms Valentine’s Day Cookies
Valentine’s Day is coming up fast! These easy Chocolate Cake Mix and M&Ms Valentine’s Day cookies are super cute and super delicious. I’ve made these cookies twice recently, and I can say that without a doubt this is a new…
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5 of My Must-Haves for Turning 35
I’m turning 35 in just a few days, so what better way to celebrate than sharing some of my favorite must-haves with you! Turning 35 feels like a big milestone. I’m halfway through my 30s, but still not quite feeling…
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I Don’t Do New Year’s Resolutions
Like every year prior to this one, I have no New Year’s resolutions. I don’t do them. It’s not that I don’t respect the idea of starting over and creating new goals. New Year’s resolutions just never seem to work…
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Christmas in a New City
When we moved in September, I knew that a lot would change for our family. This made it even more imperative that we continue our favorite Christmas traditions this year, despite being in a new city. Moving also made it…
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My Coffee Origin Story: A Love of a Lifetime
Yes, I have a coffee origin story. And while it may sound silly at first, it has become so much more poignant over the last two days. Anyone that has been following me for some time now knows that I…
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5 Important Tips for Road Tripping With Kids
Road tripping with kids is one of the most fun but most exhausting ways to reach a vacation destination. We have taken several long road trips with our kids over the last 6 years. Each time we have learned something…