Any mom who has put kids through preschool is familiar with this magical treat. The best part? confuse the hell out of a bunch of 3 year olds! lol Is that real dirt? are those actual worms? omg, I wish I stayed to see the looks on their faces. If…
I've always been a huge fan of shrimp. Don't know where it comes from, I think they are just freakin delicious. They are tricky to cook though. I started out buying cooked shrimp and then cooking them with the dish, but they would always end up tough and over cooked.…
The water table folks, that's what we're talking about today. Parents perspective: You leave it outside and it gets dirty. Then it rains and fills up with dirty water and bugs, some dead and some that were born in that dirty water. Germaphobes' worst nightmare. Seriously, stop reading now if…
A few days ago I stumbled upon this simple pin on pinterest. A super healthy oatmeal bar for when you need a touch of sweetness and non of the added sugar. 3 mashed bananas 1/3 cup apple sauce2 cups oats 1/4 cup almond milk1/2 cup raisins / cranberries / any…
I've always had long brown hair, like literally always. For as long as I can remember myself, my hair was long, and brown. As I got older, I've gotten bored with my brown hair, it was a dull dark brown and had no pizzazz. The natural next step was to…
I LOVE SMOKED SALMON. Who's with me?? Seriously though, I don't know what it is about this salty raw fish but it just speaks to me. And somehow I was able to pass this love of smoked salmon to my very picky 2 year old son, who has been chowing…
Mother's Day. Every one celebrates it differently. Some spend time with their mothers or grandmothers, the ones who already have kids either prefers to spend it with them, or without them. Really, either one is ok. Especially when you have more than one. Mine was a healthy mix of kids…
As spring started creeping in a few weeks ago, I took one look at my 6 year old rain boots from Target and decided it was time for a change. I've heard really good things about Hunter rain boots but man oh man are they pricey. For a girl who…
Yes, I did it. I went to an all you can drink whiskey event and I survived. This past weekend Mohegan Sun (one of our local casinos here in Connecticut) had their annual Sun Whiskey Union. Basically, a bunch of whiskey vendors get together in one big room and let…
I love shopping. In the store, online, really anywhere. So when I had my daughter, the desire to buy her everything in every color was wicked strong. Have you seen little girls clothes, they don't make my clothes that cute! I wish I had her wardrobe. I digress... So I…