Since Gabby is our last little one, every milestone seems to be bittersweet. Don't get me wrong, I was excited to not have the expense of diapers over a year ago--but then it was sad to think we'll never have a tiny baby anymore.
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May 31, 2015
Since Gabby is our last little one, every milestone seems to be bittersweet. Don't get me wrong, I was excited to not have the expense of diapers over a year ago--but then it was sad to think we'll never have a tiny baby anymore.
May 29, 2015
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Summer is almost here! My biggest goal for the school break is to let my kids be kids. Time to get sweaty riding bikes, dirty helping in the garden and sticky faces from popsicles. It's hard for me to just let them go sometimes--I'm worried they'll crack their heads open from the slide or something. It's total Mama-paranoia. I was a really cautious kid, so when Maddie is swinging from the "big kid" monkey bars, I freak.
Do you remember summers as a kid? I feel like we were always outside, taking the occasional break for a snack. I went to quite a few camps too: art, science, writing, Zoo. In middle school, I started going to band camp. The first time I watched American Pie with Ricky, I told him I went to the band camp that the movie was based on and he said "that's probably not something to brag about!". I know I was a total nerd...and I still am. I'm proud to be the circle in a room of squares. When I look back and remember sleep away camp, I always think of s'mores!
Do you remember summers as a kid? I feel like we were always outside, taking the occasional break for a snack. I went to quite a few camps too: art, science, writing, Zoo. In middle school, I started going to band camp. The first time I watched American Pie with Ricky, I told him I went to the band camp that the movie was based on and he said "that's probably not something to brag about!". I know I was a total nerd...and I still am. I'm proud to be the circle in a room of squares. When I look back and remember sleep away camp, I always think of s'mores!
May 28, 2015
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Meijer to promote the #EVOLRealFoodRev. All opinions are my own and we truly LOVE this product.
Monday starts t-ball for the twins, which is twice a week. Ricky has softball, I'm trying to run once a week with my Twin Moms group...yada yada. To sum it up: our summer is going to be BUSY. There are many nights in the past month where we needed simple and quick meals that are healthy.
My #1 "oh-no, we have to eat dinner NOW" meal to is breakfast for dinner, but that gets boring really fast. To get us geared up for summer chaos, I've been stocking up our freezer with basics to help my meal planning process: frozen veggies, brown rice, pizza crust, pre-marinaded chicken breasts, etc. One of our favorite new additions is EVOL foods! I initially tried their meals because they had a cash back deal on Ibotta (a grocery shopping app) from Meijer and have fallen in love since. Their frozen meals have ingredients you can pronounce AND they're quite healthy.
May 25, 2015
So we are almost a month into this experiment with Door to Door Organics and we are quite pleased.
Quick refresher: we are pretty busy this time of year with the end of the school year, ballet, etc, so I chose to get shipments every other week, instead of weekly. Also, despite being a family of 5, I chose the small mixed box (fruits and veggies) for our shipments, plus I add a few items from the grocery section. I am using Door to Door Organics as a supplement to our groceries, not for ALL of our groceries.
May 19, 2015
Disclaimer: I have a partnership with Absopure. All opinions are my own.
Another reason I love deliveries is for convenience. We have quite a busy schedule lately and I truly don't have as much time to search for deals and coupons.
I've been using the Absopure home delivery system for a few months now and it's amazing. Each month, we get water bottles, K-Cups and big water jugs for our water tank. Our family is pretty well hydrated!
May 18, 2015
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Mmm Monday: Creamy Tomato Basil {Video}
I know, I know. I JUST posted a couple of patio drinks last week and was excited about the warm weather. But in our house, soup is a year round meal....especially tomato. I've posted my roasted tomato and pepper soup before, but this one is a bit different! Since the twins will be on summer break soon, I'm stocking up the freezer with bread, muffins and soup. Mmm, mmm!
May 13, 2015
I think I can safely say that we have hit the point in the year where there will be NO MORE SNOW here in Michigan (....until October-ish, that is). YAY! I love spending my days soaking up that Vitamin D that we've all been so deprived of.
May 12, 2015
Disclaimer: I have partnered with Door to Door organics for a review. All opinions are my own and I promise to give my honest opinion.
This month, we are trying out Door to Door Organics. If you're unfamiliar, they deliver organic food (fresh produce, dairy and more!) right to your front door. I was first on board for the convenience...plus we love to try out new foods!
I know a lot of people are interested in these deliveries, but aren't sure if it can fit in their budget. This month is a somewhat of an experiment to see if it fits in OUR budget and I'm set to give you honest feedback!
Healthy Snack: Banana Cocoa Muffins
Last night, it was actually cool enough to bake. We have super high ceilings and even with the air on, our house gets like 80 degrees with the oven on. So frustrating in the warmer months! Something about a rainy day makes me want to cook and bake...I always make soup and bread.
May 11, 2015
Disclaimer: I am a Hamilton Beach blogger and the FlexBrew coffee maker was given to me to review. All opinions are my own and I am not compensated for a positive review of the product. I keep it real, y'all!
When I first heard about the Keurig 2.0, I was SO excited. It's the best of both worlds-- sometimes I love a pot of coffee instead of a single cup. Having three little ones, coffee is a necessity to make it through the morning. I am SO not a morning person!! When the box arrived, it was shiny and beautiful.
May 07, 2015
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