I was feeling in the mood for a homemade treat when my kids got home from school the other day, but was feeling out of ideas. I had a pantry full of basic dried goods and several too ripe bananas. I knew I’d pinned something recently with bananas for an after school snack idea. So […]
Back to School means back to making lunches for 3 kids 5 days a week. While I start of with a bang, by May I can’t wait for a break. {Whoever invented the catered summer day camp definitely had parents in mind, thank you!} Thought I’d share some of my tricks and tips with you […]
This inspiration post is all about white. Simple, clean, always pretty, white. I just love how white allows room for emotion. It leaves space in design and style for the imagination. What isn’t there is as critical as what is present. Walls painted white showcase art and furniture more clearly. White clothing expose a simple […]
In case you may be new around here, you may not know that I am a nut about food. I love to grow, prepare and eat fresh healthy delicious food. I love to share it with friends and family, but mostly, I love to share this joy with my kids. Sound a little contradictory, it […]
We had a little birthday party for my middle daughter immediately after returning from two weeks in Europe. Needless to say, I knew there would be no time for mom’s typical creations and hired some help for the first time for one of my kids’ birthday parties. We’ve had fairy parties, baseball parties (x2), swim […]
Summer is filled with parties and gatherings, guests and hosts of every kind and for any occasion. I still feel it’s best to offer your hosts a gift of gratitude. Whether it’s a dinner party, backyard bbq or a weekend at the beach house, I have the perfect round up of summer time hostess gifts […]
I just love this pic. Circa 2008 if I’m remembering correctly. It’s always been a favorite of mine. It was likely one of the last times I could convince my son that it’s fun to wear matching jammies with his little sister! At nearly 11 years old now, he will undoubtedly hate me for posting […]