Real talk: I first wrote this post when my girls were babies and toddlers, back when the big water bottle question was “which sippy cup leaks the least.” They’re 9 and 12 now, and the whole situation has changed. At this age, it’s not just hydration — it’s a social thing. The bottle you bring…
This post contains some affiliate links – meaning if you click through and purchase, I receive a small commission from the retailer at no additional cost to you. I would never link to anything I don’t actually use. I have a giant love affair with avocados so it’s only natural that I have an easy,…
This post contains some affiliate links. About six weeks before Big Nugget turned three, we welcomed Little Nugget into our family. So naturally, in my postpartum state, I decided that her third birthday needed to be extra special. As in, make up for all the guilt that I was feeling for not giving her as…
Cheesy stuffed meatloaf is one of my family’s favorite dinners. Growing up, our comfort foods where soup and chili but meatloaf was always a good comforting meal. I know I’ve stumbled on something good when even my Mom calls me to make sure she’s making my recipe right. I’m a bit of a traditionalist when…
This teacher appreciation craft turns a simple gift card into a little potted “bloom and grow” flower—easy enough that my preschooler could help make it, and sweet enough that the teachers actually loved it. Here’s how we put it together. It’s Catholic Schools Week in San Diego, which almost means it’s Teacher Appreciation time. Last…
I hosted a fun crafty brunch to kick off the holiday season but if you are looking for a last minute gift, these handprint crafts are perfect.