Raising Children to Weather the Storm
When it comes to cooking, easy recipes work best for my busy schedule. The other day I decided to dust off the crockpot, and whip up a meal the entire family would enjoy – or at least, I hope they would. The great thing about using a crockpot is that it saves time, and lawd…
Ever since becoming a natural, braidouts have become my go-to-hairstyle. Now that my mane has grown out a bit, I find myself experimenting with different hairdos. The main challenge that I’ve come across is trying to achieve cute styles in a short period of time. So, I’ve come up with an elegant retro style that…
Father’s Day celebration began a little early this year. The school held a tailgate party for the Dads and their kiddos. The kids were excited that their Dad popped in at school to surprise them. How We Celebrated Father’s Day Even though Baby O had no idea what was going on, there’s no denying the…
Getting Princess to each her veggies is like trying to win the lottery. Trying to prepare a meal that everyone will enjoy is just as difficult. I find myself making the same thing over and over again. The other day, I happen to be in the pasta aisle and came across orzo. It’s pasta that resembles rice….
If you ask Princess who her favorite Disney Princess is, she’d probably say Aurora. The other day all the girls were asked to dress as Princesses, and all the boys as pirates. I resurrected Baby O’s Halloween costume, which actually still fits. I wanted to recreate Aurora’s twistback, as seen in Disney’s Maleficent. I…
One of the biggest challenges I face each day is making dinner for my family. My hubby is not into fish. Like most preschoolers, Princess is a picky eater, and Baby O has a limited diet. So, you can imagine how crazy it gets trying to please everyones’ taste buds. I realize that the best way to…
Every year we struggle to find Father’s Day gift ideas. This time around Princess wanted to make an awesome Father’s Day card her Dad will remember forever. Store bought cards are great, but she wanted to add a bit more of a personal touch. Besides, it was a great way to keep her busy. She loves…
Finding time to prepare a healthy meal can be tough these days. Running after two kids and working full time doesn’t make things easy at all. Whenever I’m pressed for time, I find myself snacking a lot. The issue that I often have is trying to keep snacking healthy and at a minimum. The best…
