When preparing to have my son, I researched as much as I possibly could about every baby product and brand available. I also tapped into my baby gear knowledge leftover from my years working as an associate at Babies R Us. My baby registry was massive. We were incredibly fortunate enough to have received so many excellent items. Items that have either been necessary to our survival or just down right genius to have around. I carefully curated everything I thought we would want and need for our new little without going outrageously overboard. And yet I still had enough for a top 5 baby registry should-haves list. Just to let you know, I earn a modest commission off of purchases made through Amazon affiliate links on this page. Don’t worry, it is of no extra cost to you. I love the products I recommend and hope…
The weekends are the best part of the week. I love the weekends. I mean, who doesn’t? But even as a stay at home mom there’s something inviting about the weekend (not like babies know to sleep in but whatever). The weekends call for special treats, like some good Banana Nut Crunch Muffins. Just to let you know, I earn a modest commission off of purchases made through Amazon affiliate links on this page. Don’t worry, it is of no extra cost to you. I love the products I recommend and hope you do too! For more information, please read my full disclosure policy. One of the things I enjoy about the weekends is cooking and baking. Dave and I usually whip up something special over the weekend because it’s always easier when there’s more hands and more time. Filling the house with…
I have recently been going through some of Daniel’s things and organizing our spaces. He is getting bigger and bigger every day! As he is changing so much even by the hour, I find myself needing to adapt our materials and our spaces to better suit our needs. Today, I decided to start with the bathroom and all of our tubby time supplies and baby bath organization. Just to let you know, I earn a modest commission off of purchases made through Amazon affiliate links on this page. Don’t worry, it is of no extra cost to you. I love the products I recommend and hope you do too! For more information, please read my full disclosure policy. Amidst all the nesting I did when preparing for Danny’s arrival, I found myself creating and organizing a variety of baskets. I had so many baskets. I had…
It is no secret that in our house that the second best holiday is certainly St. Patrick’s Day. Okay, it may be the third best behind Christmas and Thanksgiving but those are obvious. We love St. Patrick’s Day in our family. I have so many years of memories of St. Patrick’s Day parades that marched right by our house in Wappingers surrounded by huge and diverse crowds of our friends. We love it so much we even used it to create our baby announcement! It also helps that my favorite color is green. So in honor of the third best holiday, I bring to you my recipe for Irish Soda Bread! Just to let you know, I earn a modest commission off of purchases made through Amazon affiliate links on this page. Don’t worry, it is of no extra cost to you. I love the…
I love bread. Focaccia bread is one of those bread meat and dear to my heart. I love it’s savory, salty, herby chew. For six months prior to my pregnancy with Daniel I was doing the ever popular keto diet. It was great, I really did love keto. I lost a little weight, kept weight off, and overall would be able to wear my wedding dress again (every woman’s goal am I right?). However, once I found out I was pregnant I wanted to ensure I was receiving proper nutrition and added back some healthy carbs such as cheerios and bananas. Just to let you know, I earn a modest commission off of purchases made through Amazon affiliate links on this page. Don’t worry, it is of no extra cost to you. I love the products I recommend and hope you do too! For more information…
St Patrick’s Day in our house means many things. The love of green and Guinness is abundant throughout the entire month of March. Since meeting and marrying Dave I have learned many things, one of which being his fondness for Guinness. I’m not a big fan of Guinness or dark beers to begin with but throughout time I have figured out ways to incorporate them into my own celebration. This year I went with something I know I would like: Guinness Chocolate Brownies. Just to let you know, I earn a modest commission off of purchases made through Amazon affiliate links on this page. Don’t worry, it is of no extra cost to you. I love the products I recommend and hope you do too! For more information, please read my full disclosure policy. Over the years I have expanded my Guinness recipes for the holiday…
I suppose I have always been a writer. I love pens, notebooks, journals, and planners. Let’s be real, part of the reason I love teaching is the pens. Felt tip, sharpie, gel, ball point, and all the colors. I grade in all the colors, I plan in all the colors, I color code my planners and notebooks. Soaking up every moment comes when I put those pretty pens to paper and make lists and write and plan. Just to let you know, I earn a modest commission off of purchases made through Amazon affiliate links on this page. Don’t worry, it is of no extra cost to you. I love the products I recommend and hope you do too! For more information, please read my full disclosure policy. As a kid I always kept a journal. I tried to get my mom to throw them out…