I have a huge collection of plastic cookie cutters from when my husband and I got married. Even though cookie cutters are meant to be used for baking, I let my girls, Katie and Sophia play with them. I don't bake cookies very often, so why not, right? I thought that when I do bake,… Continue reading Cookie Cutters Activity
Category: Parenthood
What it Means to be a Mom
What does it mean to be a Mom? Being a Mom is way more than a title. It is who you are. If it wasn't for your kids, you wouldn't be a Mom. Literally. Before you were a Mom, you were just you. Now you are more than that. Being a Mom is what you… Continue reading What it Means to be a Mom
Fun in the Snow
On Sunday afternoon, Sophia spent some time with Grandma while we had some one on one time with Katie. She needed it so much. It was so nice outside that day, nearly 30 degrees. It was a perfect day to play outside. So of course we took Katie outside to have some fun in the… Continue reading Fun in the Snow
Top Ten Posts
I have been writing my own blog since June 2013. I love it. I didn't realize how much I love writing. I thought I would share with you my top 10 blog posts. 1. Red Pepper Hummus Grilled Cheese 2. Spaghetti Sauce 3. Baked Ziti 4. Chalk it Up to Allergies 5. Sesame Chicken and… Continue reading Top Ten Posts
Cabin Fever
Cabin Fever. You know how that feels? Well, not only was I having cabin fever, so was my girls. We haven't been out of the house since the end of 2013. It has been too cold to take them outside. -40 windchill is way too cold. Today was finally the day that we got out… Continue reading Cabin Fever
Holiday Pancakes
Who doesn't love pancakes? There are so many varieties. Do you go with the traditional buttermilk flavor or do you add chocolate chips or fruit? Since this is the holiday season, Bisquick has created '12 Days of Pancakes'. Doesn't that sound really good? I agree. They have come up with 12 delicious pancake recipes to… Continue reading Holiday Pancakes
Katie – Year 2 Album
On October 21, my daughter Katie turned 2 years old. I have started a tradition of making a photo album on Shutterfly.com throughout my daughter's life. I have made an album after Katie's 1.5 months, after 1 year, and now after 2 years. I just finished it and it is ordered! I can't wait! I… Continue reading Katie – Year 2 Album
Tricks to Get Kids to Eat Their Vegetables
Do you have problems getting your kids to eat their vegetables? I sure do. My two year old can be picky about what she eats. And if she doesn't feel like eating it, she won't. There is only few number of vegetables that she will eat by themselves and others I have to find other… Continue reading Tricks to Get Kids to Eat Their Vegetables
Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes
My daughter, Katie’s 2nd birthday was about a week ago. I wanted to make her cupcakes for her birthday party, which was Minnie Mouse themed. I used a lemon cake/cupcake recipe I had and added raspberries to get the pink color. Thanks to my Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. The cupcakes turned out amazing and… Continue reading Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes
10 Tips for a New Mom
I'm a proud mom to two little girls, Katie (23 months old) and Sophia (7 months old). My life wouldn't be the same without them. I love seeing their faces every day. I can't say that I'm an expert, but through my experience of taking care of my girls I've come up with… Continue reading 10 Tips for a New Mom
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