• Food

    A Healthier Hash

    I have something to tell you. It’s kinda sort of a big deal. Well, if you like eating carbs and breakfast the way I do, then it’s a huge deal. I love breakfast and brunch food and usually I will have my savory (sausages, eggs) and my sweet (pancakes, french toast)  all at the same time, that’s what makes it complete. It’s all about balance. Don’t judge me. Anyways. In my entrepreneurial pursuits as a personal chef, one of my customers has gone Paleo. We are kindred spirits when it comes to food but then she starts doing this new thing where she’s asking me to make paleo dishes. I’m…

  • Family

    Get your List On! (a free printable) and Grocery Tips.

    You’ve surely heard the old adage: Don’t grocery shop when you’re hungry. It’s a good one, because you will find yourself grabbing things based on desire and not need. But I have a few more pointers to share. My biggest tip is to always, always make a list! Whenever I try to wing it. I spend more money and end wandering longer and much less effectively through the store making myself tired and frustrated. Another consequence is getting home from that aimless trip to realize I’ve forgotten something we really needed. What a waste of time to make a second trip and how disappointing is it to go without something you need when you’ve just left…

  • Family

    Hairy Situations

    Soooo a few weeks ago, we had a the most wonderful weekend. I mean it was PACKED with ideal summertime activity. There were swimsuits, grills and ice cream. It all began on Saturday morning at the a water park. Me and the girls put on our bathing suits, packed our sunscreen, towels and snacks and headed off for some fun in the sun along with our a group of friends. We were a splishing and a splashing.  Floating and a sliding. This was truly hot fun in the summer time. But, you know… It’s all fun and games until I was reminded by the oldest. “When we get home we…