Do you ever feel like Mary Poppins, with her amazing bag of treasures that seems to be never-ending? I don't have a hat stand or a large umbrella in my purse, but I do have a lot of other random things that clearly demonstrate that I am a Mom of small children. It doesn't matter if I'm using a cheap, everyday purse, or my nicer one. In both cases, it will be full of ... Read More
Healthy Food Substitutes
Pinterest sent me an email today with some fantastic tips to make your recipes healthier -- without sacrificing flavor. Did you know you can use black beans instead of flour? Applesauce for butter? Chia seeds for eggs? Here are a few smart swaps for everyday ingredients - also known as "baking hacks" - that will change the way you think about cooking. Some changes are ... Read More
The Year’s Best Third Trimester Pregnancy Posts
Here I am, 36 weeks and 5 days pregnant. If the date on the calendar wasn't enough, I have every symptom that indicates I'm almost there. Each of which could mean labor is imminent, or 3-4 weeks away. Don't you love how ambiguous all pregnancy symptoms are, beginning with the earliest ones at conception? It could mean this...or it could mean nothing at all. They're all like ... Read More
New Year’s Resolutions – Mom Edition
New Year's Resolutions....do you, or don't you? On the one hand, if you really want to make a change in your life, why wait until January 1st? You can do it anytime. On the other hand, I completely understand that the start of a new year is like having a clean slate. It's a chance to be who you want to be, do what you meant to do last year, and possibly change the course of ... Read More
What to Buy for the Person Who Has Everything
Every year at Christmas time, there are a few people in my life for whom I have absolutely no idea what to buy. They are pretty good about buying what they want or need throughout the year, and I don't want to buy something random just to say I did... Something they didn't want or need, that will end up in a drawer or closet. Rather, I want to bless them and give them ... Read More