3 Activities to Inspire Independence in Kids

Have your kids uttered the deadly phrase “I’m bored” yet this summer? *Shudder* The “B” word is forbidden as far as I am concerned. My…

Valentine’s Day DIY- BBQ Sauce

For Christmas, I try to have my oldest make a gift for everyone in our extended family. Last year, he made cinnamon ornaments- he mixed…

3 Indoor Activities for Chilly Weather!

I can’t believe the weather lately- from 80 to 50 within a week, the Midwest has truly done an about-face. Where I used to be…

#CookingWithKids: Chili Weather!

I love to cook, bake, and just be in the kitchen in general. I bake at least a few sweet treats every week, and promptly…

Useful Kitchen Gadgets for Busy Moms

So a lot of moms that I talk to are more than a little nervous about having the kids home ALL DAY FOR 3 MONTHS.…

How to Make Tofu “Really Freaking Delicious”

I had the wonderful opportunity to meet the author of the cookbook Herbivoracious, Michael Natkin. Michael is a vegetarian blogger-turned-cookbook author who brilliantly combines upscale…