How often do you get to see what real farming looks like? For a girl from the suburbs like me, that’s not too often. I love when blogging affords me the opportunity to have meaningful, teachable moments with my kids…and our visit to Flinchbaugh’s Orchard and Farm was a wonderful opportunity for all of us….
Archives for November 2015
Septime Webre’s The Nutcracker
Last December, my youngest daughter and I had the best mother-daughter Christmas night together. We got dressed up (and bundled up!) and rode the metro to downtown DC to the historic Warner Theater where we watched The Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker. I am so excited to be returning to the Warner Theater this holiday season with…
Cinnamon Pecan Crunch Cheese Log
This post and cinnamon pecan crunch cheese log recipe is sponsored by Target. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Years ago, I was making plans for Thanksgiving dinner (I cook for 3 days straight to get ready for the holiday. I love Thanksgiving foods!) and I asked my family what dishes they wanted…
Snowy “Muddy Buddy” Chocolate Pinecones
It’s very likely that you’ve seen those gorgeous, can’t-tell-they’re-not-real-pinecones chocolate pinecone treats on Pinterest. I was intrigued by the pinecones so I had to give them a try for this month’s Pinterest Remake challenge. I learned a couple of things making my own version of this wintery treat: chocolate pinecones taste incredible (no one could…
Family Makes the Holidays Special {Love the Coopers}
I love seeing movies during the holidays. In fact, we have a long-standing family tradition to go to the theaters on Christmas day after opening presents. It’s a welcome rest from what has inevitably been a few busy days. I’m excited to introduce a new movie coming out for the holiday season (it’s in…
This Week on Instagram… #PSF
We’re in between fall and winter sports and so, for the moment, things are just a little bit less hectic around here. Except that “less hectic” is practically a joke because I still have 4 kids at home… This week, it was harder for me to get out for my morning walks as regularly…
Dear Santa, Love, Rachel Rosenstein
One of my favorite things about the holidays is pulling out my collection of Christmas books that I’ve gathered over the last 19 years of being a mom. I am excited to add a new, totally adorable, totally unique holiday book for kids: Dear Santa, Love, Rachel Rosenstein. I was given a copy of…
15 Delicious Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
Have I mentioned my love for Thanksgiving foods enough recently? It’s true. I adore the traditional flavors of the holidays. And while I do enjoy a Thanksgiving turkey, I know that many of my friends and family prefer vegetarian dishes, and so I love finding lots of options that everyone can enjoy – the…
Shaun the Sheep Activity Sheets
In celebration of the digital HD release of Shaun the Sheep and upcoming November 24 Blu-Ray/DVD release, I’m excited to share these printable activity sheets that your kids can enjoy at home. Included in this activity pack are fun and colorful holiday baubles, cupcake toppers, and coloring pages. All materials have been provided by…
Worry Less. Do More. Even With a New Baby
When I had babies in the house, I was constantly worried about finding a balance between getting things done and getting my little ones the sleep that they needed (or should I say the sleep I really needed them to get!). Since I don’t have babies in the house anymore, I turned to my…