Banana bread is one of my favorite items to bake any season of the year, and my mom's recipe is hands-down, THE best. But I'm always looking for ways to lighten up heavy recipes and eat healthier. So for this bread, I've taken out the butter and sugar and cut down on the white flour. I promise ... Read More about Healthier Banana Bread
10 Ways to Prepare Your Child for a New Baby
Chloe was just about 18 months when we found out we were expecting again. Chloe girl ~ our whole heart, our only baby ~ would be getting a brother or sister. We were a bit surprised ... okay, very surprised (and very thankful we had not yet booked that Iceland trip for the same month this baby was ... Read More about 10 Ways to Prepare Your Child for a New Baby
Toddler Girls Spring Fashion Roundup
Calling all girl mamas! I've rounded up some of my top picks from one of my absolute favorite stores, H&M. I find their clothes to be stylish, of good quality and at great prices. These pieces flow perfectly from spring into summer (I even included the cutest swimsuit!) and most range in size ... Read More about Toddler Girls Spring Fashion Roundup
Candy-Free Easter Baskets
I had so much fun shopping for candy-free Easter baskets for my girls. I wanted to fill them with usable goodies and find some creative items as well. I picked out the baskets from Target which can be reused on their dressers for hairbows or whatnot. I found the other items at Target, TJ Maxx and ... Read More about Candy-Free Easter Baskets
Easter Tree Tradition
When I was young, my family had an Easter tree tradition. My mom would cut down a big branch from a tree in our backyard and set it up in a basket in our living room. We would decorate it with colorful, wooden Easter ornaments. Last Easter, when Chloe was almost two, my mom asked me if I wanted ... Read More about Easter Tree Tradition