Ever since our family traveled to Julian — a charming historic town near San Diego, California, known for its apple pie — my kids have been excited to make a pie of our own. We even bought a pie crust cutter that cuts hearts into the top crust. (more…)
At this stage of my life, I’ve decided that recognizing special occasions with people I love via quality time along with a great meal is the most valuable way to celebrate (and yes, to save us all a little money). (more…)
I love fall. Have I made that clear yet? What I may not have mentioned yet is that I also LOVE girls’ nights! (more…)
My mom is an unbelievable baker and cook. One of her specialties is pie. Each year as we make plans to gather at my parents’ house to celebrate Thanksgiving, I offer to bring something. (more…)
When it’s cold here in the midwest, it is COLD. We don’t mess around! But we seasoned snow bunnies know that warm clothes and a hot meal can transform the view out your window from that of the frozen tundra to a winter wonderland. (more…)
With two daughters — a pre-teen and a teen — family time is often in competition with friends time. My husband and I wanted to find a way to let the kids have fun with their friends without always having them out at the movies or the mall. We invented “Friday Friends Night.” (more…)
Pizzas on parade! This weekend some of my grandkids and I had great fun creating a number of unique and funny faces on mini pizzas for lunch. (more…)
If you’re looking for the ultimate Halloween party dessert, look no further! This treat looks incredible but tastes even better. (more…)
Candy Corn is a “must have” around Halloween time. These tasty morsels are addictive. I don’t know about you, but I just couldn’t imagine not having at least one handful sometime during the month of October. (more…)
Fall is definitely in the air! Cooler weather, changing leaves, hot cider, fresh apples, and plenty of comfort food…I love every bit of it! Now that school is in full swing, I have been busier than ever. Many of the fall activities at our school are underway, so my responsibilities as Vice-President of the PTO and Head Parent for Sydney’s 3rd grade class have kept me beyond busy. Between redesigning the PTO website, planning fundraisers, and getting parties planned for Sydney’s classroom (in addition to everything I do as a stay-at-home mom), I don’t have much free time. But who’s complaining? I really do love it! (more…)