Sometimes a cake mix and a can of commercial frosting just do not seem quite special enough for a dessert. I was recently assigned the task of providing a dess…
Read more
I rarely venture out to the movie theatre for a grown-up movie. I have seen most of the family friendly releases—but, generally skip ones that have my inter…
Read more
If you’ve ever baked with kids, you already know this truth: Not everything that comes out of your kitchen needs to look Pinterest-perfect. Sometimes cooking…
Read more
We had the pleasure of hosting our own Mardi Gras party last year--sponsored by Zatarains and House Party . Not only was it a lot of fun--but, we le…
Read more
Are those super tiny (and expensive) Nintendo DS games getting lost, broken—or are the games and boxes simply taking over the house? According to the kids, t…
Read more
Need some Valentine’s Day card help for the kids this year? Sometimes it’s tough for Mom (or Dad) to be both cool and on top of everything on the home front wh…
Read more
Valentine’s Day dinners are often our first real excuse of the year to indulge a little—and honestly, that’s part of the fun. While towering chocolate cakes an…
Read more
Valentine's Day is fast approaching--are you ready? As parents--Valentine's Day takes on a whole new realm of duties and responsibilities. Gone are t…
Read more
One of the great things about being a busy family is that activities often force mini-vacations. Over the years, with my freelance work, my husband’s job and o…
Read more
In a fast paced world, it’s not always to eat healthy meals and snacks. Families are on the go more than ever, parent work schedules are no longer 9-5, and t…
Read more
As many know, I am not a fan of a lot of processed foods. Too much sodium and too many preservatives come with the convenience of many cans and boxes. For mo…
Read more
