Welcome to a collection of some of my favorite recipes I’ve found on Pinterest! These are dinner recipes that our family loves and that I actually cook on a regular basis. I have to say that up until about three…
My Personal Story on Why I Left My Career to be a Stay-At-Home Mom
When I sat down to write this, I have to admit – I was scared. It’s hard to share such a personal story but I hope in sharing this, that it might help someone else that may be going through…
Our Weekend in Phoenix
To say my mom and I are close would be an understatement. She is more than my mom, she is my best friend and someone I can count on for anything. We have always lived within twenty minutes of each…
The Ultimate List of Things to Do in Las Vegas with Kids
My husband and I have been going to Las Vegas together regularly for about the last five years. In fact, when we first started dating, we were at a coworker’s party when he spontaneously asked me if I wanted to…
Easy Slow Cooker Italian Chicken
I am obsessed with my slow cooker these days! I just love how you can throw your ingredients in and forget about it until it’s time for dinner. My chicken recipes also come out moist and tender every single time.…
How a Little Goes a Long Way (An Important Lesson I Learned from My Toddler)
I remember the days before my first daughter was born when I’d be out at a restaurant and see a family at a table with their kids glued to a phone or tablet and I found myself judging them. How…
LA Beaches – Alamitos Beach Review
Since moving to LA, I have been on the lookout for a nice beach that is family-friendly, clean and where you don’t have to spend an hour looking for parking. We’ve tried a couple but I just haven’t found that…
Our First Trip to the OC Fair
It’s around 2:00pm on a Sunday afternoon and I’m trying to think of something fun our family could do before the weekend ends. Our little monkey has taken a long nap so she is rested and ready to go. The…
Creamy Pesto Chicken & Spinach Orzo Dinner
This is one of my all-time favorite dinners and I’m really excited to share it with you! Orzo has become one of my new favorite ingredients to cook with. For those of you that may not be familiar with it…
Csection or VBAC? That Is the Question
Repeat Csection or VBAC – that is the question… “Your baby is breech .” Those are the words I heard during my thirty-two week ultrasound appointment with my first baby. Now, I was pretty familiar with what this meant…