This post is part of our series exploring Nordic Christmas traditions. To see the entire collection, visit the Nordic Christmas home page. Early in my research for Nordic Christmas I found recipes for saffron rolls everywhere. I'm no stranger to bread-making, and I even keep saffron in my spice cabinet, so this task did not daunt me at all. However, on my recent trip to IKEA I noticed they had Keep Reading >>
Nordic Christmas
This is the year I finally follow through with my "someday I'll..." plans. For years I've talked about instituting International Christmas wherein each year our family will celebrate Christmas according to traditions of a different part of the world. Every year my friend has done this and I have watched and said "oh that's awesome. Next year." But not next year! This is it! This is the Keep Reading >>
Trick-or-Treat with Slammers Snacks
Every year little spooks show up at my doorsteps uttering the phrase, "trick or treat!" I normally load up their bags and buckets with chocolate galore. However, this year we are going a different route. Still a delicious one but also healthier one thanks to Slammers Snacks. This is a sponsored post. This has in no way impacted my opinion. All opinions expressed are my own. Slammers Keep Reading >>
Taste Testing Fall
"What's your favourite cider mill?" is as common an opener in Michigan as college students asking each other their majors. Fall in Michigan means one thing above all else: cider mills. For so many years if our family was going to visit my inlaws we tried to coincide our trip with cider mill season. (It's generally Labor Day weekend to Thanksgiving, although each cider mill varies Keep Reading >>
Little Bites and HT3!
I have four kids. This means I spend my life in the kitchen. My kids are always eating! I honestly don't understand why this happens. I will make them waffles or muffins for breakfast with eggs and bacon, they'll eat it, and then 10 minutes later they want a snack! WHY?! I received these items free of charge for the purpose of this review. This has in no way afected my opinion. This review is Keep Reading >>
The Mealthy MultiPot
We're MOMS. What does that mean? We're BUSY, and that is a total understatement and you know it. Sometimes when dinner roles around I'm like, "and all these children need to eat again?" Dinner seems to sneak up on me and it's hard to be prepared for those growling tummies when they hit. NOW Enter: The Mealthy MultiPot. This is your one stop shop for all things breakfast, lunch, and Keep Reading >>
Our Favorite Products from COCO Chocolatier
This is a sponsored post. I received these products complimentary for the purpose of this review. This review has been written in my own words. When artisans, artists, creativity, and cocoa combine things become magical. COCO Chocolatier products are made up of this special magic and I am so excited to share some of them with you today. Founded in Edinburgh, Scotland COCO Chocolatier Keep Reading >>
Back to School with Earth Fare
When I mention 'back to school' shopping my kids happily remind me that they still have a week until school starts again. Sadly, I know that our last week of summer will go by quickly and that I need to be prepared for back to school. Speaking of back to school, my kids have already made clear on what to include and what not to include in their lunch bags. I know as a parent Keep Reading >>
Get Ready to Yumble
I have two kids who are very picky eaters. My son loves Mac & Cheese, Pasta, Hot Dogs and Chicken Nuggets. My daughter loves Tacos, Sub Sandwiches, Sushi and Soup. The only food that they both love? Pizza. I am sure you can perceive how dinner time at our house can be quite the ordeal. Two picky kids make for two stressed-out parents. That is until Yumble Kids came into our life. Yumble Keep Reading >>
Ladurée, A Touch of Paris in DC
Oh Laduree, you are a treat for the senses In 2006 while watching the film, "Marie Antoinette" for the very first time I sat amazed by the colors, costumes but most of all the confections. The pastries and macarons for the film were made Laduree of Paris. Since then it has been a dream of mine to visit Laduree in person. Years ago I could only dream of going to Laduree as Keep Reading >>