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I feel like I'm a bit obsessed with sheet pan cooking these days. Anything I can throw on one pan, toss in the oven and POOF! dinner is done!?!? Count me in! Store this one under SUPER fast and easy weeknight meals that taste delicious!! I mean, it's pretty hard to mess up tacos and [...]
I was really feeling that 70°F weather yesterday! And now...back to rain. I can't wait for more consistently sunny weather. I have so many projects I want to do outside, particularly, finally finishing the back deck. However, that requires paint, so I need to wait for a stretch of at least a few dry days. [...]
I had intentions of posting this much earlier in the week for your Easter dinner ideas. Now, here it is, Friday afternoon, and I'm just getting around to it. SMH. I'm just going to stop planning blog posts by the calendar. I can't ever seem to stick to it. Anyway, if you are still deciding [...]
Ok mamas...I now have a baby who is suddenly sleeping 10-11 hours at night only waking up once, maybe twice AND taking 1 1/2 to 2 hour naps!!!! I have made a couple changes recently, most notably to his feedings. But I'm wondering, is this normal that there is a shift around 5 months and [...]
Can I just say, infant sleep training is not for the faint of heart. I'm probably taking longer with each stage because once he masters one part, I just want to sleep at night so I am hesitant to move on to the next stage. We've only been working on it for a week and [...]
Any stay at home mom's have trouble keeping track of what day it is? Everyday, literally, everyday, I have to double check what day of the week it is! I guess it doesn't help that the little man and I don't have a set agenda, like classes or school, to keep me on track. And, [...]
Both my boys are sleeping at the same time so I finally have some time to post! And by both my boys, I mean my son and my husband. Hubby has been home the last few days; you would think it would be easier for me to get things done when he is home because [...]
Yesterday was the epitome of new motherhood. We spent Christmas weekend with family, traveling to and from different houses to celebrate. By the time Monday rolled around, I was exhausted and thought I was coming down with the flu. I think I was just very tired because it never turned into anything, thankfully. But I [...]
This will be my one Christmas themed post of the year. I think I failed on the holiday preparedness front. But in turn, I've had lots of baby snuggles instead. These cookies are so yummy! The original recipe, from Liv for Cake, called for Black Cocoa which I couldn't find so I just substituted more [...]
I had planned to sit down and write this post last Tuesday, as in a week and half ago, but...went into labor instead!! Landon David Blackwood was born 11/02/16 at 6:30pm It was an intense 25 hours but we made it through and couldn't be happier after our first week at home. I will be sure [...]
I mean...I don't really feel like I need to say much about these. The name kind of says all you need to know...Cookies & Cream Cheesecake Bars! We DEVOURED these! Just looking at the photo and remembering how delicious they were is making me want to whip up another batch. They were so easy too, [...]
Roller coaster really is the best way to describe this pregnancy. I envy the woman who have had pregnancies with little to no issues because this has been one of the most challenging times in my life thus far. Also, is it normal to feel like you are ALWAYS complaining about being pregnant? I guess [...]
I started painting my kitchen cabinets about 7 months ago, right when we got home from Hawaii. Also, around the time we found out I was pregnant. The problem, I went to continue painting after finding out a baby was on the way and was of course concerned with the chemicals I was using. I [...]
Happy 4th of July weekend!! With a 3 day weekend this year, I'm sure a lot of you are celebrating with friends and family and indulging in food and fun filled BBQs so I thought I'd compile a few of my favorite past recipes that we continue to go back to again and again, especially [...]
I was actually about to blog something different but saw photos of this frittata and realized I never shared it! Crisis averted 🙂 I made this as part of Easter dinner and it was delicious. Makes a great side dish or appetizer for a spring dinner party. On another note, my friend, J Soltman Photography, and [...]
The dogs have been awake since 4:30am...(insert annoyed tone of voice here)...bad news, this will be an extra long Monday...good news, I have time to blog! Side note, I really need to look into a doggy daycare close to home so I can wear these pups out a couple days a week. I follow [...]
I decided last week to start tackling our breakfast nook in the kitchen, it was becoming my least favorite spot in the house and a catch-all for bags, mail, boxes, whatever we walked into the kitchen with. So here is what the area looked like when we bought the house... Real estate pictures tend to [...]
This last weekend we celebrated my mother-in-law's birthday by throwing her a surprise party. It was so much fun to get all the family together for an evening of food, drinks and fun! I've never managed to actually pull off a surprise, to keep it a secret and all, but I'd say this was successful. [...]
Happy New Year everyone! Is it lame that it's New Years Eve and I'm at home, on the couch, in sweatpants, blogging...? I just couldn't bring myself to want to go out tonight. It's freezing cold outside, I'm still not completely over my cold from Christmas and let's face it...I'm a little lazy these days. [...]
It has been almost a month since my last post and I have missed you all SO MUCH!!!! Why is it when you get off track with your normal routine, it seems like such an undertaking to get everything back on track? The last 2 months have been...insane (does that sound too dramatic?). Yes, insane. [...]