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
BBQ Cheeseburgers w/ Grilled Onions and Mushrooms
Who doesn’t love cheeseburgers? This burger is different than the original patty. Add barbecue sauce to the hamburger patty and you get a very juice burger. Plus a sweeter taste. Top the burger with grilled onions and mushrooms for extra flavor. Here is my recipe for bbq cheeseburgers with grilled onions and mushrooms. BBQ Cheeseburgers… Continue reading BBQ Cheeseburgers w/ Grilled Onions and Mushrooms
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
Keep Your Mind Sharp
In order to keep your mind sharp, the nutrition researcher says to eat brain-boosters such as berries, caffeinated coffee, cocoa powder, and omega-3 fatty acids. Berries: One study found that eating two or more 1/2 cup servings a week delays the onset of Alzheimer's by 2.5 years. Caffeinated Coffee: Experts think that coffee has a… Continue reading Keep Your Mind Sharp
Random Acts of Kindness
What is kindness to you? Have you shown kindness to someone lately? Kindness may seem like a little thing, but it may make that person who received it have a good day. It may be as simple as opening up a door for a person or carrying groceries for an elderly person. What random acts… Continue reading Random Acts of Kindness
Pizza for Kids
Does your children love pizza? My 23 month-old daughter, Katie, definitely does. Every time the toaster oven dings, she says 'Pizz!', even though it may not be pizza. Katie normally eats pepperoni pizza Lunchables. I wanted to find a different way to make homemade pizza that can be quickly made. I came up with three… Continue reading Pizza for Kids
Budget Decorating
So do you have a room that needs a lift in the look? Would even a few changes make a difference? If you are like me, you don't want to spend $500 - $1000 on a makeover. The bank would definitely break. Do you want to know how to decorate a room without breaking the… Continue reading Budget Decorating
A Bowlful of Benefits
Did you know that children who eat a bowlful of cereal regularly has benefits? A study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that children who regularly eat cold cereal for breakfast are more likely to be at a healthy weight than eating something else. -Parents magazine, October 2013, page 97
Love Your Body
There are so many changes that comes with motherhood. One of them being your body. It'll never be the same like before you had kids. One thing about the change of your body is how you perceive yourself. Do you accept the way you look no matter if you lost all the baby weight or… Continue reading Love Your Body
Entertainment for Toddlers
Does your toddler love to play with your tablet or phone? Mine does. My 23 month old, Katie, asks me all the time to play with my phone. She loves to count, learn the alphabet, name animals, and so many other things. But how do you stop your toddler from pressing other buttons that you… Continue reading Entertainment for Toddlers
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