When I first met Kristin, I had just had my third baby. I had three kids 4 and under and was in the throws of postpartum depression, though I didn’t know it at the time. Kristin was a slightly more seasoned mom who was an invaluable resource and support for me during what was a…
How to Earn Extra Box Tops 4 Education with Walmart & #jingit4edu
I have a dirty little secret. I give you permission to laugh at me. I am guilty of grabbing cereal boxes out of my neighbor’s recycling bins to rip off the Box Tops 4 Education. Yes, I am rather obsessed with collecting Box Tops, and my kids share my obsession. We rip and cut out…
Go From Drab to Fab with Allegra #ClearBeauty
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love the Spring. I love the regrowth of flowers and grass and trees. I love the fresh air coming in through my windows and the warmth and sun before the Summer humidity hits. But I do not love the allergies that come with Spring. For…
Make a Gourmet Meal from Leftovers #EasterMeals
It really is incredible how good bread can dress up a meal, and how WARM bread can make a good meal great. I regularly feed my family leftovers, but I rarely do much more than stick the dish on the kitchen counter with a stack of plates, a serving spoon, and an open microwave. I…
Celebrating Day One of Spring Break with #TCBYGrocery
Sorry I’m late getting my PhotoStory Friday/ Give Me Your Best Shot post up. And please forgive my lack of fancy-camera pictures. I’ve been a little preoccupied partying with my kids. We’re celebrating the start of Spring Break!! Today the kids were in school….and tomorrow we all get to sleep in. Yes, glorious, wonderful vacation….
Healthy Body = Happy Body
There’s something about the fresh air and the emergence of Spring that awakens my senses and makes me energized to be more active, eat more fresh foods, and enjoy the outdoors. This is nothing surprising – I do believe that Spring was meant to be this way. Several days ago, I wrote about my search…
It’s All About Balance…Health, Wellness, and #DigestiveCare
I mentioned at the beginning of the year that I am not a huge fan of New Year’s Resolutions. I need to lose weight, yes (a fact that I am painfully reminded of each time I look in the mirror or squeeze into a freshly washed pair of jeans). I need to incorporate more activity…
My Favorite Fruit Smoothie Recipe With #FloridaOJ
I don’t remember when my fruit smoothie fetish began, but I distinctly recall planning outings just so I could drive by the ice cream shop that served smoothies back in the late 90s. Because there weren’t any good smoothie shops near my home (40 minutes away was a bit far) and because I couldn’t justify…
Snowman Pretzels – Snow Day Treats
This Winter, thank goodness, has been mild, but I haven’t forgotten the Winters of the recent past that forced the seven of us to stay indoors (cooped up and in close quarters) for days on end. Snow Days are inevitable during January and February in Washington DC, and as a mother of 5 living in…