• Skinny Taco Dip

    My friend, Sarah, is a vegetarian and one of the healthiest eaters I know. Which is why when she comes over for dinner, I make her bring her own food. Hahaha!  That’s funny.…

  • Big Plans for a Short Summer

    Well, kids. Tomorrow begins my first full day of summer break. On a typical Sunday, I would have been running around to finish the laundry, clipping coupons, meal planning, and doing the grocery…

  • Preparing to Become a SAHM

    Things are winding down at school for me. And as the end of the year draws closer, I realize that summer vacation is drawing closer as well. It’s all I can think about.…

  • Soak Up the Fun

    Staying home on maternity leave (and now summer break from school) has left me sometimes feeling a little guilty. At the end of every day, I look around and ask myself if I…

  • Water, Water Everywhere

    Bean and I often keep ourselves busy during the day by playing in the water. Whether it’s the pool, the water table, a sprinkler, or just a hose, most days we can be…

  • Summertime Confessions

    1. For the first time in the whole life, I have a tan. Not a sunburn. A real tan. 2. I started the Couch-2-5K program last week to help tone up this summer.…

  • Summertime Toys

    This summer, Bean’s age has opened him up to a whole new world of toys and activities that keep him entertained.  That has been so exciting, but it also has had the potential…

  • Webbed Toes

    This morning I am taking Bean to a different splash pad than the one we normally go to.  This one is supposed to be bigger and even better than the one close to…

  • Bean Pool

    “Hey, Dad,” said Bean.  “What are you doing?” “I’m blowing up your swimming pool so that we can play in it this morning,” said Chris. “See, I use this little pump to blow…