My kids—ages 2 and 3—are good eaters. And by “good,” I don’t mean plentiful (though they are), or polite (often, they are not). Instead, I mean that when it comes to food consumption, they are adventurous, enthusiastic and joyful....
Every year, Chinese New Year gets more exciting, as my daughter Ilse begins to grasp the concept of time and holidays. One of my favorite aspects of Chinese New Year is the gifting of sweets to family to wish...
There's one thing you need to know about me before I dive into how to make this adorable beach jello cup.
I don't make adorable things.
I don't browse Pinterest for creative DIY projects. I don't make themed hors d'oeuvres for parties, and...
In honor of National Watermelon day on Monday, August 3, I am revisiting one of my all-time favorite summer recipe posts: Watermelon Salad. I first wrote about my watermelon salad three years ago. I still love watermelons! Their syrupy,...
With Valentine's Day on Sunday, I wanted to make something fun with the kids. My two toddlers were able to help add ingredients, roll the dough, and use the cookie cutters. They also loved decorating! I appreciated the fact...
Be prepared for lots of compliments, if you bring these adorable red, white, and blue cupcakes to your 4th of July party. They're easy to make, and the kids can help! Kelly shows us how in this video:
Distract the kids...
As a mother of two toddler boys, there have been many moments that have solidified my deepest fear. And that fear is this, I fear that I’m doing it all wrong - mothering that is. Moments where I have...
Tonight's meal will be a seared tuna steak with a chimichurri sauce served over a bed of couscous with a chopped Caprese and cucumber salad and steamed asparagus.
That sounds fancy, doesn't it? This is a great meal to serve...
I’ve had a love affair with pie as of late. It’s the one dessert I want to bake again and again. The varieties are endless: savory (shepherd’s pie or quiche) or sweet (peanut butter pie or egg pie). Lately,...
Cooking and baking are a few of my passions. I try to cook every day for my family of three. I plan weekday meals one week prior. In a pinch, I can always come up with a baked treat...
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November Marks the Start of the Holiday Season and a Critical...
As the holiday season begins, November presents unique challenges for the region's blood supply. Blood donations are especially vital to ensure a sufficient supply...
