Though I don’t particularly enjoy laundry day, it’s one of those tasks that has to be done. One that as a family of four is done on a frequent basis; kids do tend to use up a lot of clothes, after all. We tend to wash about 4-6 loads of laundry on a weekly basis, […]
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Spaghetti Night Idea: Turkey Sausage Penne with Peppers & Onions {Recipe}
Though I grew up eating a lot of rice and beans, I truly love eating pasta as well. I tend to cook at least one pasta dish each week and find that spaghetti is a go-to easy meal that works well for my family. Recently, I’ve been using more Wild Oats Marketplace Organic products, especially […]
3 Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year with Kids + Year of the Goat Kids Craft!
Chinese New Year isn’t a holiday we’ve ever celebrated, but since we love learning about other cultures, I thought that it would be great to learn more about it this year. The kids know that Chinese New Year marks the beginning of a new year and are familiar with the Chinese Zodiac calendar. They understand […]
This Valentine’s Day, Give Her the Gift of Me-Time
I can’t remember the last time I had a nice, long bath all to myself. Most days, I take a quick 15-minute shower, wondering when in the week I’ll be able to wash my hair or shave my legs – all things that require more time. The fact that there’s always “something else to do” […]
Moving Mountains with Dr. Seuss Classics: Foster a Love of Reading at Home in Honor of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday!
Some of my family’s favorite bedtime stories include classic Dr. Seuss books such as Green Eggs and Ham and The Cat in the Hat. But, my kids are also fans of other silly Dr. Seuss rhyming books, like Hop on Pop, There’s a Wocket in My Pocket!, and The Foot Book. There’s nothing like laughing […]
