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Snuggle Bug…My Life In Pictures

One Of My Favorite Moments Watching my little man sleeping peacefully on my chest.   Maybe he has mommy wrapped around his little finger.  Maybe his mama is trying to soak in every little snuggle she can before with her last baby boy doesn’t want to snuggle very much anymore.  Perhaps is a little bit… Continue Reading

Twice Baked Potatoes…Healthy Recipe Makeover

These Are FAnTASTIC! Ingredients 4 large russet potatoes Olive oil Kosher salt 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt 1/2  cup low fat buttermilk (see below**) 1 Tbsp half & half 2 Tbsp butter, softened 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 1/2 cup grated  2% cheddar cheese (seperate into 1 cup and 1/2 cup) 1/4 cup chopped… Continue Reading

Weekly Cleaning Checklist Printable

I am always looking for ways to help simplify and organize my life as a mom.  That’s why I began making printables for myself in 2010.  Now it’s time I shared them with you.  Each week I will either share a new printable from my collection or spotlight a free printable I have found that… Continue Reading

Scallops With Linguine & Tomato Cream Sauce…Healthy Recipe Makeover

A Healthy & Delicious Dinner Recipe For A Happy Couple On Valentine’s Day! Ingredients 2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup minced shallots 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (or lemon juice) 2 tsp minced fresh garlic 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger (optional) 2 tbsp light cream  2 tbsp half & half 2 tbsp butter, cut… Continue Reading

WIN a Ergobaby Carrier…Close To My Heart Giveaway

The Fabulous Mama Chocolate has teamed up with several bloggers to bring you this giveaway for this  Ergobaby carrier.      WIN your own ERGObaby Carrier today! Carry your sweet little one close to your heart this year in your brand new carrier. To ENTER the giveaway just simply follow the directions on the Rafflecopter… Continue Reading

Celebrating Valentine’s Day At Home

The boys are getting older and are now 100% aware of every possible holiday there is to celebrate.  They love to see the house decorated and especially enjoy doing crafts, recipes, and activities that coincide with it.  It works out wonderfully because I truly enjoy decorating and planning holiday parties.  Many of the them aren’t… Continue Reading

My Biggest Challenges In The Trenches Of Motherhood

One of my biggest challenges as a mother is finding a balance.   Giving each child the right amount of attention, while also working, and  getting things done I need to.  In March of 2007 I became a stay at home mom.  I started blogging on and off in the Summer of 2009.  I took a… Continue Reading

Cheesy Potato Soup…Healthy Recipe Makeover

Oh so creamy, oh so cheesy potato soup.  Fantastic taste without the guilt of eating all those calories and fat.  This recipe is husband & family approved which for me, can be hard to do! Ingredients: 1-2 tbsp of olive oil or butter 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour… Continue Reading

Baby Boy Turns One…My Life In Pictures

I can’t believe a entire year has gone by.  Where does the time go. One minute I’m in labor, the next our little peanut is born weighing 5lb 4 oz… Now he is a sweet little man weighing 21lb!      So Bittersweet!

Boneless Buffalo Wings…Healthy Recipe Makeover

The Superbowl is right around the corner.  What does that mean?  It’s time to eat wings, pizza, and a whole lot of appetizers.  I like to eat all that great food but I’m not a fan of all the fat that goes along with them.  Here is a great healthier alternative to buffalo wings for… Continue Reading

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