Here’s a recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth with a little less guilt. Yes, these “truffles” are healthier than most desserts, but you wouldn’t know it when you bite into one. Let’s take a look at the star players: – Medjool Dates: High in fiber, rich in potassium, and supplying a hefty portion of copper these… Read More Healthy Chocolate Truffles with Walnuts
I have the best husband in the world. Really, I do. For Mother’s Day this year, he did everything under the sun to make me feel special. From flowers to cards, he had the holiday covered. True to his personality, he went above and beyond and booked a professional photographer to do a family photo shoot… Read More Family Photo Day Tips
You HAVE to make this soup. It’s easy. It’s delicious. It’s hearty. It’s healthy. It’s budget-friendly. It makes great leftovers. Seriously, folks, there’s no downside here. The key ingredient to this soup is farro. I found organic farro at Whole Foods, but it should be fairly easy to get your hands on. If you’ve never… Read More Healthy Recipe of the Week: Farro, Spinach, and Cannellini Minestrone Soup
I am so excited to share this craft with you today. Yes, this is another one of those ideas I saw floating around Pinterest that screamed my name and gave me an excuse to ignore the boxes in our closet that have yet to be unpacked. These ornaments turned out so precious though, and despite… Read More Christmas Craft- Salt Dough Handprint Santa Ornaments
It’s December, which means the countdown to my favorite holiday has begun. It also means my poor son will be the pawn in all the crafts and projects I feel like making this year. Our first craft is a canvas with tiny footprints decorated like mistletoe. We did this one to surprise daddy, but if… Read More Christmas Craft – Mistletoe Footprints
Our son is two months old today, which means it’s time to update the baby book and take some pictures. We want to make sure we capture all of his milestones because we know babies grow up quickly. In order to do so, we’re taking pictures of him each month in these DIY onesies. One… Read More DIY Monthly Onesies- Photo Op!
This is a big Thanksgiving for us. It’s our first year hosting and it’s PW’s first turkey day. My family is coming down from Seattle to see us (…see the baby) so there’s slightly more pressure to pull off a great meal, although in the grand scheme of things I doubt they care about the… Read More Thanksgiving Day Menu and Crafts
Halfway through our pregnancy I signed up for the Honest Company free trials (the Essentials Bundle, Diapers/Wipes, and Prenatal Vitamins). Our friends Emma and Jason also mailed us the New Arrival Gift Set. I’ve been so excited to try everything out, and now that our little man is here I’ve finally had the chance. I… Read More An Honest Review of the Honest Company
Today I’m not giving you a recipe. I didn’t do any crafts. Money saving tips? No such luck. The purpose of this post is solely to brag about the amazing family I have and to announce the newest tiny addition to our world: Paul William. Our little dude is so special he has not one,… Read More …And then there were three
The Spring and Summer flowers have come and gone. Watermelon displays have been replaced with pumpkins. Mums line the entry of every grocery store. School has started and leaves are beginning to fall. Summer really is coming to an end, and before we know it the holiday season will be underway. While I adore Autumn,… Read More Gorgeous Dahlias in Bloom
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