Meghan's birthday was over a week ago and I still can't believe this baby girl is 6. Â How did that happen?! Her birthday party was planned for the day before her birthday, but the poor girl was sick. She tested positive for Enterovirus D68. This was her for almost a week straight. Â Fever, no ...
Archives for September 2014
One Pot Lemon Parmesan Pasta
Who doesn't love a one pot dinner? This recipe was born from the need for more quick, easy, and healthy dinner recipes. You should see more of these coming in the future because we are pretty busy over here. I won’t compromise our family dinners, those will always happen. But sometimes, it’s ...
Look Again: Beet Burgers
Look Again is a series where I feature old recipes from posts that showcase my bad young photography skills.  Some of my favorite recipes deserve a second look. Today I'm bringing back the beet burger! I had to include my beloved beet burgers in my Look Again series.  I adore this recipe!  You ...
6 Things I’ve Learned in 6 Years of Motherhood
6 years ago yesterday, my first child, Meghan Jane, was born. I spent my pregnancy reading books on babies and parenting, trying to prepare myself for what was coming. Â I didn't know, of course, that there isn't a book out there that will prepare you for this wonderful, crazy, exhausting, ...
What Can Happen If You Decide To Speak Up?
During Meghan's first year of preschool, they served juice and some sort of processed food (such as crackers) for snack everyday. Â It bothered me because those were not things I gave her at home often, but I didn't say anything since she was only there three mornings a week. The next ...
Balsamic Roasted Grapes and Pistachio Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
If you've never tried roasted grapes, ...
Run to EQUIP1 5k Race Recap
Guess what!? I finally ran a road race. Â (It's the first time in over 2 years) Â I put it on my Summer Fitness Bucket List, but had a hard time finding a race that was close to home and fit my schedule. Â By the way, I'm giving myself until the official end of summer, September 22nd, to tackle as many ...
Stitch Fix Review #4: September 2014
Whenever I tell another mom that I have a blog, the first thing she usually says is, "How do  you find the time?"  The answer is that I don't.  I've looked and looked and can never find the time.  So I just gotta make the time. I make the time by getting up early in the morning to edit photos.  I ...
FAQs About My Anti-Inflammation Diet
Back in April, I told you about some severe pain I was experiencing in my finger. Although I didn't have a formal diagnosis, I surmised it was early arthritis pain. Â I decided to go on a strict anti-inflammation diet to see if I could ease my pain through diet. Â The strict anti-inflammation diet ...