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Not sure if you have a QFC by you, but their meat section has a teriyaki marinated flank steak that is DIVINE! If you recall, I used to hate beef. Like, I didn’t eat burgers. But, during pregnancy and now after I crave beef all the time. The QFC stuff is by far my absolute […]
Jemma and I alternate activities throughout the week – lazy day, busy day, lazy day, busy day – that’s the drill. This week was no different. Monday was the ultimate lazy day. We slept in, got dressed in loungewear and proceeded to do nothing of importance. We received our Chiquita Mom package, more on that […]
If you haven’t narrowed down the Thanksgiving dessert that will “wow” your guests, I have found it for you! Thanks to According to Kelly you are about to experience the best Fall taste EVER. My mom made her pumpkin bread pudding as a test run and it is melt-in-your-mouth fabulous. Add it to your Thanksgiving […]
I do not like ribs. I rarely eat beef. For example, last week was the first time I EVER had a burger from our home grill. Call me crazy, but I’ve always opted for chicken and been perfectly happy with that. Today was different for some reason. Maybe it is my hormonal hunger. Maybe it was the […]
Something about a blend of fruit and ice on these hot days has been exactly what I need. Of course, it helps when the Protein Berry Workout with Soy Protein has 22 grams of protein in a power size, 1/4 of the protein I strive to get everyday. The deal is sealed when I have […]
My amazing mom and sisters, Katie and Hannah, came to visit yesterday with one mission: STOCK THE FREEZER. They had planned a multitude of recipes for Dominic and I to enjoy after the baby is born. Can you say, “Amazing!” I wish I could say they were for rent to help stock your freezer, but […]
The only shame in this recipe is that I forgot to take a picture and there are no leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Definitely an easy breezy dinner. Dominic has officially welcomed it into our recipe arsenal! Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, quartered 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix […]
It isn’t the most fun thing to gain weight during pregnancy. But, as my husband reminds me … it’s for the baby. Then it all seems ok.But still, where are those pounds coming from? Better yet, where should they be coming from?Baby Center emailed me a great list of healthy snacks to keep on hand: […]
My baby sister, Hannah, made the most fabulous scones for my shower last Saturday. Ok, she isn’t very ‘baby’ … she is 18 going on 30, but I’m tellin’ you … this girl can cook and will be blessing me with treats for the rest of my life! Lucky for blogland, she graciously offered to […]
I LOVE reading about how other mamas take very complex ideas and make them simple. Take Melissa from Dear Baby and her approach to making baby food. Very complex to think about home-making every bite your baby ingests … then again, very simple. Read her advice here!
For the majority of my pregnancy I have craved healthy foods … yogurt, fruit, milk and salads. But things have taken a turn for the worse. Today, all I can think about are: Maple bars, baked potato skins and Cheetos … OH MY! And of course, these cravings are coming as I stand on the […]