This weekend our 8th grade son posted a picture on Instagram with his arm around a girl who I do not know. Oh, YAY! <<insert mom eye roll here>> See being a mom of both a girl and boys I know how things work, I'm no dumby, although I live with four people who think I am. And this is ... read more
Weekly Meal Plan 15
This week's meal plan is focused on easy. Even though we have a pretty light schedule we still have things going on in the evenings and if I want to get the most out of my time with my family, I need easy. Easy with big flavor. I was telling the kids about how their dad brought Hamburger Helper ... read more
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Muffins
I am so excited that I get to share this amazing recipe with you all! It's from my friend Luisa over at AlwaysRoom4Cake. We've gotten to know each other through the blogging community and have become good friends. She has many recipes on her site but obviously focuses on cake! And really who ... read more
Ultimate Milk & Cookie Party
With four kids I have never been an over the top party theme kind of mom. We have always done a little something but nothing crazy. When they were little, up to age 10 they could invite as many friends as they were old. This worked out perfectly. Except for two or three all of their birthdays ... read more