Children Learning Through Play

I am always amazed when I see my son learn a new skill. He is two years old now so he’s growing more and more each day. As each day passes, I can see more of his personality coming through and it is so cute to watch! Although he can’t say “I’ll do it” yet, … Read more

Cats Aging Gracefully – Our Cat Food Challenge

Cat Food for Mature Cats

I’ve talked about my husband and son multiple times on the blog but did you know that we also have two other family members living with us? Today I’m happy to introduce you to Ally & Iggy! Ally ‘Kat’arina (clever, right?) has been a part of our family since January 2007. She’s a sweet girl … Read more

Why High School Popularity Doesn’t Matter

High School Popularity Doesn't Matter

Do you have a teen starting or continuing on in high school this year? Do you remember what it was like when you first started high school? Back when I was starting high school (21 years ago – yikes!), I had mixed feelings about making the transition. There was a lot of bullying at my … Read more

Party Tip Tuesday with The Homespun Hostess

Homespun Hostess - Best Party Designers on Pinterest

Welcome to Party Tip Tuesday! Today we’re featuring Sara of The Homespun Hostess. Sara is full of fabulous ideas and she shares tips for how you can style creative parties on your own! I love discovering new party designers and Sara’s site is full of fabulous ideas that you’re going to want to check out. … Read more

Breaking Free Of A Dinner Rut

Mexican Food Made Easy

Thank goodness my husband isn’t a picky eater because we’ve been stuck in a dinner rut for a while now. Being a mother of an energetic toddler while also working from home doesn’t leave me a lot of time to cook gourmet meals. Although I love trying new recipes, I’m not able to do so … Read more

Healthy Fruit Snacks + Veggies

The first day of school is quickly approaching! Have you started to prepare yourself for the start of another school year? Not only do you have to start buying school supplies and shopping for the latest trends in cool new outfits but you also have to start thinking about packing lunches again. How original are … Read more