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Today we’re talking all about a dupe for the Panera duet cookies. This post was originally published in 2016 and we still love this recipe just as much. At least twice a week I have an urge to stop at the Panera drive-thru just to get one of their chocolate duet cookies. The combo…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GameDayGlory #CollectiveBias Why have I not delved into the world of brownie cookies before now? If you’ve been around here for awhile, you know my undying love of brownies (just scroll through the brownie tag to see all…
I feel like this household has been running on fumes all week. I’m still far from recovered from Friday’s wisdom teeth removal and Ben has been working the craziest of hours (Tuesday he left the house at 5:55 and didn’t come home until after 9 that evening!). At least Lincoln is as cute…
The first recipe I remember using and the one I get asked for the most are one and the same. They also happen to be for the best chocolate chip cookies. When I was little and living in Tokyo, we used to make these and sell them to the Japanese school girls on their…
Mondays in November tend to be better than Mondays in most other months, in my opinion. With this one (fingers crossed) marking the last full Monday I’ll spend living in this apartment, I’m already dreaming of holiday entertaining. Â Plus, thanksgiving is only a few weeks away so it’s not too early to be thinking about…
For Ben’s Birthday in June I tried something new. Instead of a cake, I used the cake mix to whip up some cake mix cookies. I read a million recipes (okay, probably like 6) on what to add to a cake mix and after some suggestions, and a bit of trial and error, here’s our…
Two years the our first batch of these came out of the oven just in time for a midweek dinner party around Valentine’s Day. I’ve used them since for quite a few occasions (the most recent being a Christmas cookie swap). They actually pretty simple to make for what appears to be an intricate cookie…
Last week I told you guys about the splendid little vegan bbq I went to. I also promised to share the vegan cupcakes I made. When Olivia asked me to bring a dessert that had no real chocolate, butter, milk, or eggs in it, I will admit I was at a loss. For me, its…
This post is all about easy Easter traditions for toddlers. I’m updating it with a few more ideas and things we’ve been loving over the years. Originally published April 2017. Happy Easter weekend! Growing up, Easter was always such a special holiday and, while my kids are still too young to latch onto traditions, I’ve…
Today we’re talking all about the very best pregnancy self care gifts for expecting moms in this gift guide. This post may contain affiliate links. Looking for a fantastic gift for a mom-to-be? This list of self-care gifts are perfect for pampering the deserving pregnant woman in your life (even if that is yourself!). This…
Today we’re talking all about my favorite baby book, the very best baby book, the Childhood History from Promptly Journals. This post is not sponsored (I was gifted my first Promptly Journal years ago and have since bought a dozen between my subsequent pregnancies and gifts for friends). This post may contain affiliate links. Promptly…
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Growing up, Valentines was my favorite holiday behind Easter and Christmas. I always looked forward to the fun family dinner we’d have and the little gifts my mom would have on each of our seats. It usually meant fun family baking and always exchanging notes with friends at school. We aren’t on top of ALL…
Congratulations, mama! Pregnancy is so exciting (and exhausting + hard + worth it). Whether you’re 6 weeks along with your first or getting ready to deliver your third, there is so much here for you. Come find your perfect maternity dress for photos, all the products you need for post-portum care, and questions to ask…
Today I’m sharing all the best places to find trendy and cute toddler girl clothes. Shopping for a toddler boy? Check out this list of best places for toddler boy clothes. Best Places for Toddler Girl Clothes There are lots of perks to motherhood and getting to dress a darling little girl is certainly on…
The Intersection of Style and Function of Modern Motherhood STYLE MOTHERHOOD RECIPES PRODUCT REVIEWS Stages of Motherhood What do you want to chat about today? Just found out you’re expecting? Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect pair of maternity jeans or tips for surviving your first trimester, I have 3 pregnancies worth of…
This post is sponsored by FAGE; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Today we’re talking all about our family favorite, tried and true chocolate cake recipe. What do you need for a really great dessert? For me, it’s three things: easy delicious beautiful That said, how many times have you looked at a…
This post is all about our favorite holiday and Christmas traditions with toddlers. The magic of Christmas is so fun with kids and I’m so excited for all of these this year as well! This post was originally published in November 2018. This post may contain affiliate links. December is almost here and holidays with…
Today we’re talking baby’s first Christmas! This post contains affiliate links. First Christmas with a baby can be so magical! Or it can be just like every other day with a baby, filled with diaper changes, missed naps, and lots of traveling. I remember coming down to the tree with our almost one year old…
A successful first week of school is in the books! Adelaide had her first day of pre-k and Lincoln has two days of kindergarten under his belt. His kindergarten is half day and part of a private preschool so it doesn’t feel that different from last year when they were both in half day preschool…
Today we’re talking about our favorite things to bake with the kids (ages 3 and 5 right now). These are all family favorite recipes we’ve made for the last 5-30 years. Do you find yourself baking more than usual at home these days? We’ve been using baking as a fun activity, especially during the long…
Today I’m sharing the key takeaways from “The Danish Way of Parenting” in an effort to read all the parenting books so you don’t have to. As I’ve been researching how to raise kids with high emotional intelligence, these strategies ring especially true. While not framed from an EI perspective in this book, a lot…
Today I”m sharing all about last year’s stay at Red Jacket Resorts up in North Conway, NH. Last December we took the most magical family getaway up into the White Mountains. I was newly pregnant, so I’ll blame the exhaustion and nausea of that season as my reason for not getting this post up…
Four days past my due date, we fully anticipated we’d be spending our anniversary eating our takeout of choice in pajamas and snuggling a newborn, all while reminiscing over the last 8 years of marriage. Turns out, this baby has other ideas and we found ourselves without plans and without a babysitter on our anniversary….
