Time for a confession…when I go grocery shopping and they have one of those huge barrels of beans, I stick my hands in it. I love the feeling of the beans against my hands. Don’t worry, you have to clean and soak beans before they are eaten. I’m…
As soon as school starts, my kids start getting sick. From my preschooler to my highschooler, the germs they are exposed to at school reek havoc on my household. It seems no matter what we do, we end up missing some time in school. Since my oldest is…
I’ve never really been happy with my weight. I reached my highest weight ever after I had my 4th kiddo. I was able to, at that time, drop over 115 pounds. I was feeling great and starting to love my body. Then I got pregnant with number 5….
This post brought to you by Breyers Gelato Indulgences . All opinions are 100% mine. My husband, James, and I have super crazy schedules during the school year. He often works long hours in the heat, and lately humidity. When I’m not running the kids around to their…
My husband, James, and I were married in September of 2000. We had already been together several years, and already had our first child, Joe by the time we finally got married. After our wedding we were able to go to California on our honeymoon. My mom watched…
As a mom of 5 kids, I am always busy. I tell myself all the time “I don’t know how you do it”. I drive my kids to school; take them to after school activities, church, the works. Honestly I spend more time in the car than I do actually…
On Mondays I usually spend hours cleaning up from whatever damage the children have created in my house. I clean up and down and all over just trying to get it back to a liveable level. I know it won’t last but I need to have it clean…
Nothing cools you off in hot temperatures like a nice tall glass of lemonade. Unfortunately most varieties are very high in sugar and tough on those of us watching our sugar and calorie intake. This Sugar Free Raspberry Lemonade recipe is a lightened version that provides a flavor you…
Here in Arizona, school starts in July or August. Kids just get into the swing of late nights and sleeping in (well some kids) and then right away they are back in school. It takes a bit of work to adjust to the back to school schedule. My…
Recently my parents decided to listen to their doctors and start working out. Starting a new workout routine can be super daunting, and it was for my parents. They weren’t sure what they needed to wear, or even bring with them to make sure they had a successful…
The new school year has begun here in Arizona. A new school year means new beginnings, and learning new things. I love that my children have been learning about protecting the planet and making more sustainable choices. Their school started a garden, and thankfully, using a bit less…
So many children just started their first day of school. In my home, I had one go to their 2nd year of preschool, another start 2nd grade, another start 7th grade and finally my oldest started his junior year of high school. No matter their age, they all…