It’s easy to get into a date night rut, especially as parents. When this happens, it’s time to get creative. Today I’m sharing Real Life: Weeknight Dates Ideas. Until about 2 months ago the hubs and I were definitely in a date night rut! Date nights were still fun but they were all pretty much…
New Things, New Norms
It always surprises me how quickly kids pick up new things (minus potty training). What I’ve realized is that kids are amazing and that I, as a parent, need to be patient and give them the space to learn New Things, New Norms. Life is always changing with 2 young kids and it’s not a…
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls
These no-bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls are a favorite for our kids and us parents! They taste like peanut butter packed with fiber and protein! [Recipe updated 9/15/2018] Let 2016 begin. Personally I ended 2016 with a BANG. A food bang! Between the numerous family events, cookie exchanges and constant holiday excuse to stuff my…
Healthy Chocolate Lentil Muffins
Healthy Chocolate Lentil Muffins muffins are very much adored at our house. Easy grab-n-go breakfast for the hubs and healthy easy-to-eat for my toddlers. Breakfast the favorite meal of the day at our house. And as the breakfast maker, I’m always trying to make fun delicious breakfast meals that my girls are excited for but…
Real Life: Quitting Instagram for a month and what I learned
I recently took a month off my favorite social media app, Instagram, and it was truly amazing! Today I’m sharing Real Life: Quitting Instagram for a month and what I learned. A little over a month ago I decided to take a break from Instagram. As a blogger, I truly love Instagram. It is an…
Costco Favorites
Once every month, we hop in the car and head to Costco for our Costco Favorites! These items are of great quality, great value and extra great in bulk! A year and a half ago, I was adamant that I did not need a Costco membership. A family of 2 adults and a toddler, I…
Magic Bars
What happens when you make layer graham cracker and butter, chocolate, walnuts, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut? Magic Bars. Trust me they really are magic! Last week I had a friend ask me how we manage to eat so healthy all the time and if we ever have not so good for you treats. Of…
Currently Loving: It’s about the little things
Sure the big moments are great, but life is so much more about the little stuff. The daily little smiles, happy feelings and simply pleasures. Today I’m sharing what’s been making me smile in Currently Loving: It’s about the little things. Happy August everyone! I hope you are enjoying the summer sunshine before the kiddos head…
Daily Family Power Smoothie
My favorite way to ensure my family is getting lots of dark leafy greens, fruit, fiber, and nutrients every single day is thru Daily Family Power Smoothies! Ever since having my first daughter, I’ve been on a smoothie kick. I first started off making big green smoothies for myself postpartum as a way to get…
Make Ahead Key Lime Pie
A mere 6 ingredients, a little zesting, whisking, pouring and cooling is all it takes to make the ultimate Make Ahead Key Lime Pie! A spring and summer must at our house! I’m not really a pie person. Nothing against pies, they are delicoius… but I honestly hate makeing them. I find them tediuous and…