I love to fold laundry like I love chocolate covered worms (pardon me while I puke.) I'm a laundry hater and my folding skills are sub-par. I needed a DIY folding board. I used to have a nice big pool table that served as "folding table," dresser, closet, and general keeper of all fabric items in our house. We ended up selling it when we moved so I … [Read more...]
Easy Disney Inspired Halloween Treats and Crafts
My favorite Disney World parade is during the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. The atmosphere, costumes, and spooky parade make the whole evening fun for the entire family.Plus, I love the Halloween treats that they sell at the parks. Halloween is a fun time of year. Pumpkins decorate stoops and inflatables line the neighborhood. Maybe you are looking for … [Read more...]
Top 10 Tips for a Seamless Back to School Transition
Have you ever had those weeks where life is a whirlwind of school, school meetings, orientations, sports practices and church? The back to school transition is especially hard for families who take a break from the rigid school schedules and just enjoy the summers. The best part of summer is the vacation from the crazy mornings! Soccer started back up; we've had a … [Read more...]
Tacos to fit your taste and nutritional needs!
Did you know that adults and children have different nutritional needs? I do my best to follow the "If it fits your macros" (IIFYM) method of eating. Simply, my diet is based on the percentage of carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats I eat in a day. It's much easier than counting calories for sure. I try to eat at 40% proteins, 30% healthy fats, 30% complex carbs each … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Pack More Nutrients Into Your Family’s Diet
We recently found out that Pea's weight has not been going up in proportion to her height. Like I was as a child, she is rail thin. Her food allergies makes it difficult to feed her healthy fats so I have been thinking of ways to pack in more punch into her meals. Do you want to pack more nutrients into your family's diet? Small additions to everyday foods can make a world … [Read more...]