This vegetable marinade gets a fresh, sweet kick from the mango and ginger, and a little bit of heat from the cayenne. Use it with your favorite grilling vegetables and mix this up all year long!Grilling has long been paired with protein in my mind. And … [Read more...]
Day in the Life: 6 1/2 Years Old and 4 Years Old
We are in the swing of summer things and are really enjoying these warm-weathered days! It is even supposed to hit 97 degrees next week and though I'm not exactly wild about that, I am enjoying the long days, the sunshine, and cooling off in the water. Our … [Read more...]
How Meal Planning Has Changed Since Going Plant-Based
The biggest surprise over the past 6 months of not eating chicken or beef has been the fact that I haven't really missed it. Well, that's not exactly true. I haven't missed the meat and poultry dishes or flavors, but I have missed the simplicity it brings to … [Read more...]
Kaitlyn at Four Years Old
May flew by with dad's birthday, our anniversary, the end of the preschool year, hiking Stone Mountain, and so much more. In the midst of it all, Kaitlyn turned four years old and we celebrated with a few of her close buddies with a Woodland Fairy themed … [Read more...]
Watermelon Coconut Popsicles
These delicious, healthy and refreshing watermelon popsicles use fresh fruit and can stay in the freezer for weeks!We are officially on summer schedule, kicking it off in style this past weekend. We went out on the boat for the first time this season, … [Read more...]
How (and What!) to Order From Thrive Market
You guys know I love a good reader request, so when Paige asked about Thrive Market, I started keeping notes on how I use it, the pros and cons, and my favorite items.I would really appreciate it if you could talk more about your experience with Thrive … [Read more...]
Checking Out Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family at Discovery Place Science
The new exhibit, Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family, opens today at Discovery Place Science. We've been anticipating this opening for months and were invited to a donor preview this past Thursday evening. It was especially exciting because it was a preview that the … [Read more...]
Hidden Veggie Cauliflower Pizza Bites
This recipe uses a cauliflower crust to pack some extra veggie power, tastes delicious and comes in a fun pizza form! Perfect for kids, delicious for a grown-up party snack or appetizer and plus: you can make and freeze these to heat and eat on a busy … [Read more...]
Little Things I Want to Do Better
This is our last week of preschool (for Kaitlyn). We have adored our preschool and will miss it greatly. We are also excited about moving into a new chapter where I'll be doing school with a preschooler and a soon-to-be first grader. I'm taking this time and … [Read more...]
A New Season; A Small Change
This past week has been a really wonderful, peace-filled week for me. I pulled back on the time spent on my computer (and if I'm being honest, I didn't work out a single day either). As a result I was much more present during the days and much less drained in … [Read more...]