Christmas gift ideas for children

by Stephanie // December 11, 2014 // 10 Comments

I am always searching for good gift ideas for my children. Gifts that they will actually play with for more than a day or so. Gifts where they can learn something, too are even better! I can’t remember what my... Continue reading →

O Christmas tree

by Stephanie // December 10, 2014 // No Comments

O Christmas tree, o christmas tree…(please say you can hear the music playing, too!) Ever since we were born, my grandparents have given my brother and I a Christmas ornament every Christmas. I started this tradition with my children and as... Continue reading →

Sweet potato mash

by Stephanie // December 9, 2014 // 2 Comments

I love sweet potatoes! This recipe is another way to enjoy one of my favorite veggies! Sweet potato mash (Serves 4) 2 pounds of sweet potatoes 3/4 cup almond milk (or coconut) 1 T minced fresh ginger 1 T cinnamon... Continue reading →

Holiday Survival Guide 2014 – Printables {Week #11}

by Stephanie // December 8, 2014 // 3 Comments

Hello and welcome back to the Holiday Survival Guide 2014. If you are new to our party, you can check out the last few weeks by clicking here and here. Wow! Only two more weeks until Christmas! This week we... Continue reading →

Rudolph & Frosty’s Christmas in July Movie review

by Stephanie // December 7, 2014 // 2 Comments

Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July is a 90 minute movie that premiered in November of 1979. This isn’t a Christmas movie I had seen before, but it has your favorite Christmas characters of Frosty, Rudolph, Santa and more! This movie... Continue reading →

25 days of Christmas movies {by ABC Family}

by Stephanie // December 2, 2014 // 2 Comments

  I love Christmas! Now that I have little ones, Christmas is even more special to me. It is so fun to see what they remember from last Christmas. We also enjoy watching our favorite Christmas movies! ABC Family has... Continue reading →

Holiday Survival Guide 2014- Cookies {Week #10}

by Stephanie // December 1, 2014 // 2 Comments

Welcome back to your holiday survival guide for 2014! If you are just joining us, you can check out some prior weeks here and here. Are you ready for December and all the fun it brings? I hope this series is... Continue reading →

Turkey on the spit

by Stephanie // November 29, 2014 // No Comments

I don’t eat much meat anymore, but when I did, my favorite was turkey on a rotisserie (AKA spit). My grandfather used to always make it for Thanksgiving and now my dad carries on this tradition. If you ever have... Continue reading →

Holiday Survival Guide 2014 – December printables {Week #9}

by Stephanie // November 25, 2014 // No Comments

Can you believe December is just around the corner? Let the holiday fun begin! I find that when I write everything down, instead of letting it swarm in my head, it helps with my sanity! These beautiful December printables can... Continue reading →

Give the gift of health this holiday season

by Stephanie // November 22, 2014 // 2 Comments

Over the years, I have come to appreciate the gifts that have some thought and meaning behind them. I enjoy giving gifts that matter and really enjoy giving (and receiving) gifts that compliment my healthy lifestyle. What could be better... Continue reading →