Beef stroganoff reminds me of my childhood – a warm, creamy, and comforting meal. When the leaves on the trees start falling, I find myself adding those feel-good meals to my weekly menu. So, it was no surprise that beef stroganoff made the cut this week. I don’t know about you, but when it comes to recipes that make you… View Post
Double-Chocolate Pumpkin Bundt Cake
Nothing says fall like baking with pumpkin! I came across this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake with Chocolate Ganache from Averie Cooks atΒ http://www.averiecooks.com/2012/10/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-bundt-cake-with-chocolate-ganache.htmlΒ and I couldn’t wait to try it! I mean, really…how can you go wrong with combining pumpkin and chocolate in a cake? The results? A deliciously moist cake with pops of chocolate and loads of fall flavors, topped… View Post
No Vacancy for Spiders
It is officially fall – my favorite season! Temperatures are starting to drop, the leaves are starting to change to beautiful hues of red, orange and yellow, and the spiders are starting to move into our finished basement for the winter. Wait…WHAT?! Yep, I love fall, but my least favorite thing about it is that all of those eight-legged creatures… View Post
Pumpkin Dog Treats
Our dogs are a part of our family and they deserve some homemade treats every once in awhile too! Our crazy pupsΒ happen to love pumpkin – we sometimes plop a dollop of pumpkin puree on top of their dog food when they are not feeling well (it can help ease a canine’s upset stomach), or even just for a special… View Post
Finding The Right Child Care – The Struggle Is Real
My husband and I were both working full-time jobs prior to welcoming our daughter into the world. And I had always thought that I would never be able to survive as a stay-at-home mom (I always liked working, being in the office, and seeing my coworkers everyday), so it was clear that we needed to find child care for our… View Post
Frozen Greek Yogurt Bites
My daughter and I love these frozen Greek yogurt bites! I’m so glad that I stumbled across them on the A Healthy Slice of Life blog atΒ http://www.ahealthysliceoflife.com/kid-friendly-frozen-greek-yogurt-drops/. My little nuggetΒ loves them because they are cold, bite-sized drops of sprinkled deliciousness – her words, not mine (ok, ok…her specific words are “Delicious, Mommy!”). She asks for them for breakfast, lunch, and… View Post