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Must Have Baby Gear Items

June 19, 2017 by Meagan 6 Comments

Registering for baby gifts is one of the most exciting and highly anticipated stages of pregnancy for most expectant parents. Most can’t wait to send the barcode scanner into overdrive scanning anything and everything from diapers and bibs to car seats and strollers.

I was sick most of my pregnancy so no supermarket sweeping the baby aisles for me. I registered the boring way…online at Target.com and Amazon.com.

I did, however, end up really enjoying registering this way because it allowed me to [Read more…]

Korean Style Spinach Salad

June 17, 2017 by Lisa 8 Comments

This is my all-time favorite salad! It can be served in the summer, spring, fall, or winter. I’m making it in honor of Father’s Day for my husband because I got this recipe from his late Mother many years ago. To be exact, it was 1983. She gave me the recipe so I could bring this dish to a family Fourth of July party. I still have (and use) the original piece of scrap paper that she wrote the recipe on.

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DIY Father’s Day Space Ship Footprint Card

June 14, 2017 by Meagan 12 Comments

Since my son was born almost 2 years ago, I’ve made handprint or footprint cards for loved ones on every holiday. My sister makes jokes that I don’t have to buy a greeting card ever again.

Of course, that’s not entirely true; I’ve yet to make a Mother’s Day card for my mom with my own footprint. For babies and toddlers, on the other hand, there’s no better way to show how much they care than with a handmade card. For older kids, this DIY Father’s Day Space Ship Footprint Card is a fun way to use their imagination while expressing their love for Dad.

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DIY Wooden Growth Chart

June 5, 2017 by Meagan 7 Comments

Watching our babies grow up is an inevitable part of life. It’s exciting, sad, happy, fun, terrifying, and occasionally heartbreaking. Basically, a bag of emotions that we sometimes have no words for.

Sometimes just a smile tells the whole story. Other times, laying it all out on the table to anyone who will listen is what really tells the whole story. Either way, watching our babies grow up is one of the most rewarding, gratifying and yes, difficult gifts we as parents are given.

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Low Carb Meatzza

May 30, 2017 by Meagan 9 Comments

Pizza is, hands down, my favorite guilty indulgence. I love it! One of my favorite pizzas is called the Magical Mystery Tour made by Mellow Mushroom. It has a pesto base with Portobello and button mushrooms, topped with warm, gooey feta and mozzarella cheese, a touch of spinach, and just the right amount of jalapeños for a bit of spice. If calories weren’t a factor, [Read more…]

5 Overnight Oatmeal Recipes

May 22, 2017 by Meagan 14 Comments

Who says you have to slave over a hot stove every morning making delicious homemade oatmeal?

It’s the 21st-century people and times have changed. Yeah, oatmeal is still the same- nutritiously packed full of fiber, fluffy, and filling but the way you cook it doesn’t have to be the same.

Caring for a one-and-a-half-year-old child and working full time is hard work. Making meals, doing laundry (diapers and clothes), fishing dog food from my child’s mouth, and picking up the hundreds of toy cars is a full-time job in itself. The last thing I want to do is [Read more…]

6 Tips for Planning a Baptism

May 15, 2017 by Meagan 5 Comments

For those of you who have read my previous posts, you know that I got married 7 ½ years ago on beautiful Sanibel Island. Naturally, it’s a moment in time that my husband and I will cherish forever and always remember fondly. Every summer we [Read more…]

Mother’s Day Gifts

May 8, 2017 by Meagan 4 Comments

Happy Mother’s Day to all the tired, hardworking moms out there. As I’ve gotten older and have since had a child of my own, I’ve come to appreciate my mom in a way only a fellow mom can. I never really understood the magnitude of being a mom until my son was born. The act alone of carrying a child is a feat in and of itself. And everything after birth, well it’s [Read more…]

DIY Coffee & Tea Bar

May 1, 2017 by Meagan 2 Comments

Coffee Made Me Do It! It’s true, there’s something about the way it smells, tastes, and makes you feel. The instant “ahh” moment right after you take a sip will have you slurping lattes all day long. Before you know it, you’re 10 cups deep, on edge like a junky looking for [Read more…]

St. Patrick’s Day Wind Blower

March 13, 2017 by Meagan 5 Comments

Doing crafts is always a fun way to connect with children. Crafting, building, drawing and painting brings out their creative side while they learn to explore and challenge their inner artist. Drawing a circle or a cloud helps develop their fine motor skills. Something as simple as waiting for paint to dry teaches them [Read more…]

Diaper Bag Essentials

March 6, 2017 by Meagan Leave a Comment

Finding the perfect diaper bag can be tricky. Knowing what to put in the diaper bag is even trickier, especially for a new mom. When I started my search I knew that I wanted a bag that looked a little more modern woman and less traditional mom. I’m a little embarrassed to admit that [Read more…]

Honey Cornbread Muffins

February 24, 2017 by Lisa Leave a Comment

My family loves my cornbread muffins! They’re delicious, moist, and the honey gives them a little extra but subtle sweetness. I honestly have no problem whatsoever with boxed mixes, but I always had extra cornmeal mix in the cupboard so I came up with my own recipe. Hope you love them as much as my family does. [Read more…]

Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits

February 23, 2017 by Meagan Leave a Comment

In honor of National Dog Biscuit Day, I’ve put together a quick little recipe your furry pooch is sure to love. It’s made from ingredients you probably already have in your pantry! One of the main ingredients, pumpkin, is loaded with fiber and beta-carotene which not only helps aid digestion but can also ease tummy troubles for your furry friend. Enjoy! [Read more…]

Must Have Baby Gear Items

Korean Style Spinach Salad

DIY Father’s Day Space Ship Footprint Card

DIY Wooden Growth Chart

Low Carb Meatzza

5 Overnight Oatmeal Recipes

6 Tips for Planning a Baptism

Mother’s Day Gifts

DIY Coffee & Tea Bar

St. Patrick’s Day Wind Blower

Diaper Bag Essentials

Honey Cornbread Muffins

Pumpkin and Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits

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