The fresher your bread, the sooner it will go bad. But there's a quick and easy way around that. Keep reading for a few easy tips to keep your fresh bread amazing. Why Fresh Bread My kids eat a lot of bread. As I started to keep more bread in the house, I looked more closely at the labels. I realized that the store brought “whole wheat” bread I was used to eating actually contains a bunch of sugar and ingredients I cannot pronounce. No wonder it lasts so long on the counter! I started ...
Is Disneyland Worth it for Two Year Olds?
Now that the world is opening up and more of us are vaccinated, we are all eager to plan our next fun outing or trip. We have been in the house for over a year. And if you have what many are calling "covid babies" - children who have spent the majority of their life in the house without seeing others - you are eager to let them experience the world. One of my closest friends has been pretty deep quarantined for almost a year and a half because her parents and in-laws help them with the kids. ...
How We Changed Our Childrens’ Bedtime Routine to Get Our Evenings Back
We knew that bedtime had gotten out of control when we began to dread it. We had lost control of bedtime and the kids were pushing the limits in all directions. They stalled. They wanted a piece of fruit, to be tucked in another time, another book to be read, or wanted more water. It was always something and it created evenings where us adults had zero alone time. We used to have utmost control over bedtime. The kids would both be asleep by 8:00 pm. But during the pandemic, 7:30 slipped to ...
Perfect Rice. Every Time.
I am almost embarrassed to say that, although I’ve cooked extensively since college, I just honestly just learned how to make rice last year. But, whatever, I’m not embarrassed. I’ve gotten by until now. But making a good pot of rice is not easy unless you have the right technique. It is so easy for it to be sticky, undercooked or stuck to the bottom and gummy. Not with this pot of rice. I don’t think I have ever messed this recipe up. It is honestly that easy. The other thing that’s amazing ...
We Love Waffles + Mochi!
Waffles + Mochi on Netflix is the best new show for preeschoolers around! Waffles and Mochi are puppets who work in a supermarket and travel around the world searching to understand common kitchen ingredients. This show is funny, witty, diverse and engaging - for kids and adults alike. Neutral Ground, a production company founded by Former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama, produced the series. Michelle is featured in the show, along with other well known stars from the food ...
Hello There!
Hello there! Yes, I am still here. I know that it has been some time. It honestly has been a tough and insanely busy past few months, but also an amazing and beautiful time for our family. Juggling work, the kids, keeping food on the table, spending time with my husband and my own mental health has been all consuming. Something that has been exciting and wonderful news for me is that I started a new role at my job in January. It has taken everyone in our family some time to get adjusted ...