Refreshing High Protein Chickpea Quinoa Mason Jar Salads

This year has had a lot going on for our family, all blessings. Life doesn’t slow down. We celebrated our daughter’s first birthday in February and then found out we were expecting our second child just a few days later. All while I am still trying to advance in my career. The blog seems to be on the back burner but I still put great recipes…

Homemade Laundry Detergent Safe for Little Ones

It’s amazing what having children can do for you. Our daughter has shaped and changed our lives in so many wonderful ways. When I was a kid, I actually remember my mom making her own laundry detergent. Now with a daughter myself, I’m putting her first. I’m not one who is constantly worrying about what is in products that we use. But trust me…

Five Convenient Homemade Snack Pouch Ideas for Infants

Some days you don’t feel like making lunches. Some days you need convince (like zoo days). But your children still need fruits, veggies, and proteins. Buying the store bought squeeze pouches aren’t ideal for really little babies. I also have control over what is in my daughters food. One of the best things I have bought is a small device that puts purees in a pouch…

DIY Childs Bluey Costume for under $12

Happy Fall! I can’t believe it’s October. Time is flying for our little family. Good thing I had a quick solution for a costume because honestly, I forgot all about it. Halloween isn’t my favorite holiday, so why would I spent $50+ on a costume for an 8 month old? I won’t. But, I still want her to be included. Finding an…

Quick, Easy, & Delectable Pulled Pork Burrito Bowls

If you’ve been around for awhile, you know that quick and easy meals are my favorite. Especially with a little one, sometimes I can’t spend hours in the kitchen. We just got back from a 2.5 week trip to visit our families and the first thing I did was make these bowls for lunches. The beauty of this recipe is that you can throw the…

The Dangers of Raising Children in Social Media Era

This may seem like a random topic to most, but it’s something a lot of people aren’t aware of. I’m not here to start a debate, I just want to try to shed some light on another point of view that most of us don’t consider. Eighty percent of the time, we just post photos to share with family and friends so…