I can't believe I actually look forward to it, but first let me explain the beauty of one night a week... Reading material... It's just one night! Gone are the days of unrealistic expectations. I am not a conspiracy theorist and I am also not anti-technology. I didn't come here to shame or judge anybody [...]
An Easy Vegan Country Dinner Plate
The surprise of my week was how easy and delicious this plate of food was. I've been changing the way I eat (and subsequently my family eats- as I refuse to become a line cook) in order to lower my cholesterol before I turn 40 next June (which is the point at which my doctor [...]
How I Hosted an Awesome Kid-Friendly Wedding
In my last post, I talked about why children make the best wedding guests. My opinion, which I made pretty clear, is that it's wonderful and makes your wedding a really special experience. There are plenty of things you can do to make it go more smoothly and alleviate concerns. Here's a list of what [...]
Why Children Make the Best Wedding Guests
I had four flower girls and a ring bearer at my wedding. Our guest list included over fifty small children (though of course fifty didn’t come- you never get 100% RSVP rate). There were so many people who asked me in my two-year engagement if we would allow children at our wedding I lost count. [...]
Every Plate Meal Kit Review!
When my daughter is spending her summer time with her dad I use it as an opportunity to try new things and cook food without thinking about a 5-year-old's taste (i.e. spicy, lol!). I read books, stay up late, and just generally do restorative things for myself that I used to do pre-mom life. I [...]
AM & PM ROUTINES: How I broke my habit of always being LATE!
I used to be the perpetually late frazzled mom, scrambling to get out the door, yelling at my kid, losing my patience, constantly forgetting something crucial that I desperately needed for my day. Can anybody relate??? Living this way stressed me out SO much! I always felt like I wasn't keeping up or was letting [...]
How I Talked To My Little Girl About White Supremacy
How should a privileged white woman discuss racial injustice on her mommy blog? Where does white supremacy fit in the middle of my videos about making cheeseburgers or my obsession with Disney World? Should I discuss it before or after I make quesadillas on my instagram stories? It doesn't belong here any more than any [...]
Healthy > Happy
"I'm not happy," my pouty adorable daughter says to me when she gets out of the tub. I am wrapping her in a warm towel and she is upset that she didn't get a nice long bath with plenty of toys and play time. She got a quick efficient rinse because she had a pee [...]
How to Cook A Classic American Cheeseburger (New Video!)
If you ever just want a classic American cheeseburger from scratch, this is my recipe with video! Supplies Needed: Large Non-Stick Skillet Parchment paper Ingredients: 1 lb 80/20 ground beef salt pepper hamburger buns american cheese (or whatever melty cheese you prefer!) any toppings you like, ex: Ketchup, mustard, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, egg, bacon, [...]
5 Money Saving Tips I Use In Real Life! (New Video!)
I love saving money so I have more to spend on things I actually care about. Here are some of my biggest money saving tips. Most budgeting experts agree that where you really save the most money are on the little things in life. All those small dollar amounts add up. https://youtu.be/_nRL7mHqbVk
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