Well we finally got the snow that we’ve been lacking this winter season.  My son is thrilled and looking forward to some sledding.  I, however, am already in “bring me some spring” mode, and could care less about the snow.  That being said, however, I did purchase an abnormally large sled today simply due to [...]

Whew, I’m pooped.  Ok, one should probably not write “poop” in a blog about food, but that pretty much sums it up.  It’s been a busy weekend with the kids and now, Sunday night, I’m trying to catch up on the million-things-I-didn’t-get-done.  But, it was a fun one for sure, and definitely worth it. I’ve [...]

I’m up early this morning logging in to work.  It’s funny how work seems a bit easier when you can do it in your pajamas (or in my case, yoga pants and a t-shirt). It’s been quite the year for me… a new baby girl, a new job, and so many new possibilities.   I feel [...]

Have you ever felt like you’re multitasking too much?  I know, it goes against everything I stand for to say that but… for the first time in a while… I am feeling a bit stretched thin.  It’s the holidays, people!  We find ourselves hustling and bustling and second-guessing everything we’ve bought and done, and usually [...]

So I’ve settled into the role of being a working Mom again. It was not nearly as hard this time because my company is very cognizant of a work/life balance.  They put a lot of focus on family, so that has helped. I’m also working about a block from my husband, so that is nice [...]

Soup…. it’s quick, it’s simple, and it sure does hit the spot after walking around Chicago on a blustery day.  This soup was the perfect ending to my day!  It uses store-bought ingredients (which makes it so simple!) and you add the fresh ones… it’s wonderful! I supported my son’s school by buying from Market [...]

I keep wondering how I’ve never blogged this.  It’s one of those recipes that I’ve made a hundred times.  It’s not only easy, but it tastes like something you’d have in a restaurant.  Now that I’m back to work (and surviving it so far!), I am looking for fast & simple recipes for weeknights.   Who [...]

Only a few days left until this multitasking mom heads back to work.  It’s been such a wonderful 6+ months at home. I’m so torn about going back.  Part of me is excited… excited about the new job, happy that I found something that sounds like such a perfect fit, excited to (yes, I admit) [...]

I still continue to buy store-bottled dressings, and then end up throwing them out in disgust, vowing to only make my own.  I’ve made this one for years. It’s a bit thick, so you can thin it out a bit with some skim milk if you’d like.  So, use sparingly, mix up, then add more [...]

Ok, I promised last week to post one of my “famous” recipes.  So, I was packing for our trip, and made this in the crock pot.  By the time we were all done eating, and I had taken leftovers to our neighbor, I realized I didn’t take a picture. So, next time I make it [...]