Love them hard. You've seen the trending hashtag emerge over the last little while, but what does it REALLY mean? Who are these people that I'm supposed to find and how do I know if I'm loving them hard enough? I have 4 kids, a Husband, a Mom and Dad, a Brother and Sister-in-law, a Niece, ...
Let’s talk skincare!
First, I am not an aesthetician or a dermatologist so everything I'm about to share is based purely on my own experience and opinion. I have tried close to every technique and product out there (ok maybe not but it sure feels like it) and here are my tried and true favorites. Some may work for ...
Sugar Cookies for Kids – what Christmas dreams are made of….
Here's the thing you have to learn and then let go of quickly once you have kids - everything won't and doesn't need to be perfect. More so, kids are happier (I cannot believe I'm saying this) when thing are NOT perfect, when they can be messy and creative. So in the midst of all my Christmas ...
Nuts & Bolts – a Holiday MUST!
Okay... I almost didn't post this because how can I share something that I fear only half of you will be able to get? How have I never known that my beloved Shreddies cereal was ONLY available in Canada, England and New Zealand??? What on earth? I tried to order myself a box and found them on ...
Gift guide for Her
1. Brookstone Nap Blanket This blanket is one of the softest and coziest blankets you will ever wrap yourself in! The price point is unbeatable and it comes in an array of colors! Who doesn't love a great blanket? Make someones day by draping them in this coziness! SHOP: CLICK HERE 2. Starbucks ...
Christmas Cookies 101
The month of December brings so much festivity! And let's be honest... don't we look forward to the amazing food that comes with it too? Holiday parties, entertaining, cookie exchanges, gifts for the neighbors, a gift gift for the hostess, even a mixed tray for dessert for Christmas dinner. ...
Soooooo…. what do you do for a living?
And you Jen? Do you work? Ahhhhh I can feel it coming from a mile away. That dreaded question that every stay at home mom fears, usually asked in a social situation while standing next to her husband - the worker. Over the past 15 years I have been asked that question more times than I could ever ...
The Acai Effect… is it for real or just another health fad?
You see them popping up everywhere - people are talking about them and they're on all the healthy menus these days, but.... do you really know what's in a Acai bowl? (FYI -it's pronounced "ah-sigh-ee"- just so you sound like a pro when ordering). Well first, Acai berries are a anti-oxidant fruit ...
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
People always ask for this recipe whenever they try these cookies! My Mom made them for us growing up and even though my kids say, "No offense Mom... but Nanas are better", I think this recipe is pretty fail proof AND definitely pretty amazing! Enjoy! What you need: 2 sticks ( 1 cup) unsalted ...
My Husband and I Never Argue…
“Never?' I said (my facial expression surely changing to one of bewilderment, shock and awe) “Nope. Never. We’re best friends.” It was in that moment that I : a) knew we would never be close friends and b) was thankful for the friends I currently had in my life. It’s not that I wasn't happy ...
Comfort Food – Why you should make it and what you can make…
We hear the term all the time - Comfort Food. It makes us happy when we are feeling sad, relieves the pressure when we are feeling overwhelmed, fills a void when something in us is depleted. I remember growing up, watching when someone would get sick, have surgery, pass away - people would just ...