Traveling doesn’t have to involve expensive flights and hotels. There are lots of ways to experience a vacation with your family that are unique, fun and incredibly affordable. For your next adventure try one of our fun Creative Vacation Ideas. [Post Updated 3/30/19] – After a full 8 days of illnesses at our house, we…
Budget Travel: How to Travel Smarter (part II)
Once you are ready for your trip, there are some important steps you should take to have a great time and still stay on budget. Today let’s talk about How to Travel Smarter. [Post Updated 3/21/19] – A short yet fabulous weekend in the Windy City has us totally hooked on travel. And as summer…
Real Life: Autism Diagnosis
After a long 2018, we started this year with a new diagnosis, a new focus and a new normal. This is Real Life: Autism Diagnosis. 2018 was a long and challenging year in a lot of ways. It was the year we began to notice that our sweet 3 year old Poppy had some speech…
Tortilla Española or Spanish Omelette
The humble yet out of this world delicious Spanish Tortilla Española or Spanish Omelette is for dinner tonight. So easy and only 4 ingredients! Recipe Updated 3/8/19 – I grew up eating Tortilla Española that my mom made, so this recipe has a special place in my heart. Nowadays it’s a go to potluck meal…
Budget Travel: How to Save Money for Travel
Do you want to take a trip this year but need to start saving? You can totally do it! Check out our tips for How to Save Money for Travel. Post Updated 3/7/19 – Every year we take a look at our finances and try to figure out how we can spend a little less…
Strawberry Jam {easy}
A simple super fresh morning treat is jam and toast. Get some strawberries and sugar ready to make my Strawberry Jam {easy}. [Recipe Updated 3/5/19 – Jam doesn’t need to be a summer thing, no no friends. You can make incredible jam in the dead of winter with frozen strawberry! So get yourself a big…
Reduce waste with your freezer
When it comes to reducing food waste, your freezer is your best friend! Today we are talking about easy ways to Reduce Food Waste with your Freezer. One of the best ways to avoid dreaded food waste is by efficiently using your freezer! This kitchen appliance is much more than an ice making, meat storing,…
Currently Loving: Cookbook Edition
Whether you cook a lot or a little, having a trusty cookbook to rely on is essential! Today I’m sharing all of my trusty favorites in Currently Loving: Cookbook edition. I love a good cookbook as much as the next person but there is a big difference between flipping through a gorgeous cookbook and using…
Flourless Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
These Flourless Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins made with oatmeal, yogurt, and pumpkin are the #1 favorite muffin at my house. If you were to ask my toddler what her favorite muffin is, she’d say Flourless Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins hands down! I make a batch of these every single week without fail and every week she destroys…
Winter Date Nights Ideas (Plus Local Twin Cities Tips)
Wintertime has a different kind of beauty and charm that is fun to celebrate with your partner. Today let’s talk Winter Date Night Ideas! Winter time, especially in the midwest, is cold and LONG! But that is no excuse to slack on date night my friends! Especially you busy parents out there… date nights (away…