Birthday Fiesta with Oven Fajitas + Jose Cuervo Iced Teagaritas

Fifty six years young deserves a fiesta … wouldn’t you agree? Growing up, my mama always lamented that her birthday didn’t fall during the school year. Even though she’s more reserved, it was always her dream to have a classmate party. Now though, as an adult, we’re all thrilled she has a summer birthday because, […]

Peanut Butter Pops with Protein-Packed Almond Milk

“This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc and its advertisers. All opinions are mine alone.” #SilkAlmondBlends #CollectiveBias Growing up I don’t think almond milk existed. At least not as widely available as it is now. Back then your choices were white milk or chocolate milk … or the horrific strawberry option. Oh, the […]

That Dad Dominic’s Rustic Shelf DIY

Dominic has finally learned … make something cool, take a photo. Even better, take photos of the process. Without any prompting he sent me photos of the shelves he made. And they’re fabulous! We’ve got a set in our master bathroom and another in the living room and soon, he’ll be following the same process […]

Cocoa Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

It’s a real travesty I haven’t shared this recipe before. It’s a W-I-N-N-E-R. Big time. I love, crave and adore these cookies. So does my husband! For holidays and celebrations if he doesn’t request Peanut Butter Pie, he requests these. So yummy and the perfect companion to a glass of cold milk or a night […]

The Little Memories + a Giveaway

You know that quote that’s floating around? Well, today’s post is brought to you by the awesome Kozy Shack who is all about wholesome ingredients. Long live real food! And a special thanks to Kozy Shack for sponsoring today’s giveaway and my stroll down memory lane! It’s been 15 years since my grandma passed away. […]

Kid’s Shoe Storage

Nothing spectacular today, but since it took me forever and a day to come up with this, I figured it was worth sharing.   May I present … what to do with your changing table when it’s no longer needed to change the babies.   Our back-up/second changing table fit perfectly into Jemma’s closet and […]

Chocolate Maca Smoothie

“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Nestle, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia  #BreakfastEssentials http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” Have you heard of maca? It’s one of those supplements that can make a big ol’ difference for us ladies. A regular dose can help reduce stress, boost […]

Welcome to Our Living Room

Let me start off by saying that my house does not always looks like this. Actually, quite rarely. Most days Rody is galloping in the middle of the living room and Noah’s Ark and the accompanying animals are waiting to trip you. Most mornings Max is busy building a tower in front of the slide […]

Fences Are Poppin’ Up All Over

Pop, pop, popchips! The’yre the fab sponsor of today’s post and I’m super happy to have partnered with them! In a roundabout way, popchips gave me a fence! Read on, my friends, you’ll see what I mean. Becoming a homeowner whilst living on a single income means one thing – delayed gratification. It’s a good […]

Homeschool Room Reveal + A GIVEAWAY

Would you look at this? The school room reveal I’ve been alluding too! Ever since we decided to begin homeschool preschool in January I’ve been eager to have a designated place for our craft and workbook time. We flip flopped our former upstairs office and downstairs play room and now, the traditional bonus/media room is […]