With school in more than full swing and the holidays fast approaching (que the busiest time of the year… and I love it!) I have to be very intentional with my time – and I am sure you do too!  One thing I love doing every week that helps me out in major ways, is […]

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Some of my favorite things about fall are the cool crisp air, the coziness that surrounds family gatherings, and the yummy food that is just so darn good for the soul.   We all have our go to appetizers and treats that tend to become our best friend come holiday party time.    This year, […]

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I don’t know about you guys, but I feel like my kids can get super picky about what goes in their lunch box.  As their mother, protector, and provider I want to ensure that they are eating REAL foods that are not only good, but also nutritious for their growing bodies.   Each day they […]

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Some of you may know that we live on a pretty steep street.  We’ve lived in our current house for about 3 years and I have been (more than) a little hesitant to let my boys ride their bikes on our road for fear of them going down too fast and getting hurt.   I […]

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Fall is upon us!  Every year after the weather cools down I tend to seek out any and all opportunities to make a good chili or soup.   Since I get asked all the time what my favorites are, I thought I would compile my top 5 recipes into one blog post.  I will also […]

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I HAVE A NEW SEASON TOP SOUP! I know its soup season, I know you probably had your classics – I did! BUT I have to suggest you give this one a whirl. You will want it weekly all season, just like our family does! Share this:

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Pasta salads are a great group food it just beefs up the salad assignment enough to make it heartier and yummier – its  also a chance to experiment with food- so you can imagine for me how much fun this is.  I make pasta salads a lot and tend to go the Italian route – […]

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Is there anything better than the flavors that come together for a fresh bruschetta?! Its one of my favorite party appetizers because its quick to make and doesn’t require any cooking- I can get behind that is a rush! Share this:

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Yup! You read that right, 3 ingredients and you’ve got yourself and easy crowd pleasing simple treat, ya’ll ready for this!?   Share this:

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Call me old school if you want, but I have a love that runs deep for a traditional paper planner.   There is something so fulfilling about actually writing down my schedule, seeing my weekly view, and also being able to visualize months ahead.   I have tried time and time again to consolidate all […]

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