Rigatoni with Mascarpone vodka sauce & crispy Prosciutto

I feel like it’s been a long time since I’ve posted a recipe… like a dinnertime recipe. I’ve missed this you guys!!! I feel like I’ve been in a groove with three kids for what seems like a while now, but I truly have been trying my best to focus on my kids this past […]

Read More

Valentine’s Day Cake Pops

Just one more sweet recipe before Valentine’s Day! I’m a little relieved because all of this sugar around the house is killing me. Target’s valentine section got me good and I find myself digging for all the candy bags in our pantry. It doesn’t help that I’m in full hibernation mode over here. It’s been […]

Read More

Heart Bath Bombs

I am that mom that gets very into valentines every year. It’s a tad bit ridiculous, but I can’t help it. I still remember my excitement making my valentine’s day box as a kid. My thrill for this holiday has lasted, and as an adult, I love getting creative with all of the puns and […]

Read More

Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies

One of our favorite things to do when it’s warmer out is to walk to our downtown area with the kids, and every once in a while we’ll get cookies from one of the best restaurants in our area, MF & Co. Brett and I usually split their dark chocolate salty oat cookie, which is […]

Read More

Valentine’s Day Boxes 2021

This year’s love boxes are packed up and ready for the kids, and I had such a fun time putting them together (like always)! I almost had to pinch myself when I realized this was the first time I was putting three together. Three boxes for my three little valentines – so surreal. I’m counting […]

Read More

Valentine’s day books

I’ve always been a sucker for Valentine’s Day and while I get that it’s a “Hallmark Holiday”, the cheeseball in me loves that it’s an excuse to dedicate a day to celebrate the love I have for my husband and my kids. I mean, every day is Valentine’s Day for them in our home – […]

Read More

Parmesan, Thyme & Lemon Risotto with Seared Scallops

With every great relationship comes hard work, dedication, compassion, and seasoning. Just kidding on that last part. I think I got confused with my experience loving on this risotto I made yesterday. But really, thinking about Valentine’s Day and putting this recipe together reminded me a lot of the love, time and effort we put […]

Read More

Felt Love Bug Finger Puppets

My kids seem to have the love bug (hehe!) for crafting, especially this winter. We’ve been getting kind of bored with our toys, so it’s nice to get a creative break a few times a week. We got a lot of crafty things for Christmas, so we’ve been using some of that and Peyton has […]

Read More

Panna Cotta with Fresh Raspberries

If I could choose one dessert to eat the rest of my life, panna cotta takes the cake. To me, it’s the best creamy and sugary treat to enjoy and a couple of years ago, I learned that it’s extremely easy to make at home. It’s as simple as whisking gelatin powder, milk, cream and […]

Read More

DIY Valentine’s Day Cards

This February will mark Peyton’s second year participating in a cute Valentine’s Day exchange at her preschool. I still have fond memories of looking forward to my elementary school valentine exchange – filling out cards and giving my best friends and secret crush the best cards in the box. I love that for now all […]

Read More