When the weather starts to turn cold, our family moves from spending most our time out on the back patio to inside gathered around our kitchen. Eric and I love that our kids enjoy cooking and baking as much as we do, and they’re starting to understand that that the kitchen is heart of our [...]
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Easy Kid Recipe : Unicorn Munch
My kiddos love helping out in the kitchen, so I'm always searching for easy kid-friendly recipes. This one has only three ingredients and is so good … completely addictive. Swap out the sprinkle colors for a sweet/salty treat any time of the year. Ingredients: Plan on doubling the recipe - it's that good 1 Bag [...]
Morning Game Breakfast Spread
The Chiefs take on the Miami Dolphins this Sunday in Germany. Kickoff is at 8:30 a.m. KC time, so Lincoln and I prepped for our game-day breakfast spread the night before. Here's what we decided for the menu: Cinnamon Rolls Cheesy Egg Casserole with Hashbrowns and Sausage Vanilla Cream Cheese Dip with Fruit Mama Coffee [...]
A Mindset to Redirect + Focus
Since having kids, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve been told “You’ll always feel like you’re failing at work or failing at home, and that’s ok.” The statement quickly followed up with, “It’s just part of being a working mom. Keep your head up, you’re enough.” The comments from friends, colleagues, and [...]
Home & Hospitality | 5 Tips for Backyard Gatherings
Settled nicely between spring and summer, the month of May holds all sorts of fun activities. From Mother’s Day celebrations and graduation parties to pool openings and backyard barbecues, it’s a time for gathering friends and family. With warm days and sherbet sunsets, now is the perfect time to harness your hosting powers. Patio parties [...]
5 Tips to Prep Your Lawn & Garden for Spring
I recently helped relaunch our neighborhood newsletter and wrote the following article for inclusion. If you need tips for spring gardening, check it out! You know the phrase “spring showers bring May flowers,” so now is the time to start thinking about lawn and garden projects. Make sure you set yourself up for success with [...]
When ‘Love Where You Live’ Means More
I can’t believe we’re already celebrating three years in the home we built. While I knew that this home would be special to us, a house we knew we’d grow into, at the time I didn’t realize just how special it would become. It’s always been the place we’d bring our kiddos home from the [...]