Baby
If you think my hands are full...you should see my heart. -Unknown
Lentils & Stewed Tomatoes For Kiddos
Its about to get real for a second, ok? This will probably be one of those blog posts that Ryan will kill me over when she is a teenager...but here we go! We have been dealing with some pretty intense constipation over here, and from what I hear...this is very…Read more
Baby: Butternut Squash “Mac & Peas”
This stage of "baby" has been so much fun!! As a foodie, I'm loving this phase...introducing all kinds of new flavors and textures...hoping to turn Ryan in to a little foodie too! So far, this girl loves veggies! Lucky for me...since I do too! I made this dish for her…Read more
Ryan’s First Fiesta
I can't believe that Ryan's 1st birthday is here! This year seemed to fly by... To celebrate we threw a fiesta in honor of our favorite little party animal...here are some of my favorite ideas and tips! First, Gold letter balloons go a long way! They add a ton of…Read more
Butternut Baby Noodles
Feeding a growing baby is so much fun for a foodie!! Trust me, I am loving this phase! Ryan is such an adventurous eater and will basically try anything I give her...for now anyway! One thing that she really loves is my spirilizer...and I do too! It is one of…Read more
For the Kiddos: Pizza Quinoa Bites
I started making quinoa bites a few years ago and they tend to be a hit every time I make them! My first version was a spinach, goat cheese...then a ham & cheese... I even made them on the first season of Real Girl's Kitchen! They are the perfect snack…Read more
Salted Watermelon Pops
These cuties couldn't be easier...honestly, I feel bad even calling these a recipe but I guess they count... I love that these pops are great for kids and adults. For the kiddos, you can throw them in the freezer plain or with some simple honey drizzled over them. But for…Read more
Mom Hack: Crayon Masterpiece
Every mom thinks their kid has mad skills when it comes to...well, just about everything! Art class, in particular. I don't know of a mom who doesn't enjoy a homemade masterpiece and isn't thrilled to display it proudly on the family refrigerator or tape it to a window. But what…Read more
Baby Food: Chicken Stew
I have had so much fun cooking for Ryan and watching her try all sorts of new flavors! I have to admit, I really enjoy when she likes something...but it sure is funny when she doesn't! My girl scrunches her face, recoils and spits out anything she doesn't like...at least…Read more
Baby: Travel Essentials List & Tips
Welcome to traveling with a baby. It is crazy! Truthfully, you have never needed and yet somehow not needed so much stuff in your whole freakin life! Here is a guideline to what to pack for a family vacay... Depending on where you are traveling you can adjust this list.…Read more
Baby: FluidiTea for Breastfeeding Mama’s
Breastfeeding is such a special experience for you and your baby, but it can also be really challenging...not just physically but psychologically too! Am I making enough milk? Why can I only pump a couple ounces? What can I do to make more? If you are a breastfeeding mama, you…Read more