I'll be honest: I've never seen something like this the whole time I lived in Hawaii. In fact, at dinner after we made these we tried to figure out the logistics of making a snowman out of sand. Not to be confused with the sandman. So no. I'm not going to pretend this is one authentic Polynesian delicacy. But it's fun. This is Christmas, not an anthropological thesis. So if you're a purist Keep Reading >>
Polynesian Christmas
I had so much fun with our Nordic Christmas last year. We found so many new traditions to incorporate into our family! I could hardly wait to get started with this year's Christmas theme. Our family opted for something a bit warmer this year. Michigan is lovely but it is not a tropical paradise. However we have chosen to take our warm memories and learn some new traditions to brighten and warm Keep Reading >>
Nordic Christmas: Looking Back
You know what? Planning a themed holiday was a lot more daunting before I started. In the end Nordic Christmas worked out really well. I learned a few things. The structure gave me focus on days I might have treated like any other Tuesday. And I definitely found a few new traditions I want to keep in our family. This post is part of our series exploring Nordic Christmas traditions. To see the Keep Reading >>
A Tiger-tastic Party
Somehow my baby turned four. Don't ask me how it happened. I remain as mystified at that as I am that my oldest is just shy of 15. Life's full of mysteries, friends. Kids grow up. Anyway, little man requested a tiger party. Maybe he wanted a Daniel Tiger party, I don't know. But he didn't say Daniel Tiger party. He just said tiger party. So I threw him a tiger party. I tried to walk the line Keep Reading >>
Water Quality Awareness Month
As August is Water Quality Awareness Month I wanted to tell you why drinking filtered water is essential to you and your family's health. I was shocked to learn that every single day a person requires at least 20-50 liters of safe and clean water (washing, drinking, and cleanliness). Sadly, due to the aging infrastructure in the United States, we are currently in a water Keep Reading >>
Eat All The Food
I texted a photo of Lugano to my friend as we passed through on the train. While she lives in the states now, her home is Lugano. Of our trip, she counselled, "eat all the food." It was my pleasure to comply. I'd like to share with you a stand-out meal from each of our stops. If you happen to be near any of them I highly recommend you check them out. Milano Once we were finally in Italy our Keep Reading >>
But First: Chocolate
One of the first things we did in the train station in Zurich before heading south was find the nearest Sprüngli. Fortunately we were only steps away. We purchased a small assortment of dark chocolates for our snack on the train. Thus began our new tradition of Train Chocolate. Train essentials: tickets, phone charger, water, and of course, chocolate. Before each new trip we stocked Keep Reading >>
Go Back to School with Slammers Snacks
When I say this summer has gone by way to fast I truly mean it. Life has been busy, busy, busy since my kids came home for summer break. I can't believe it is almost time for them to head back to school. This year is the first year my children will be at two separate schools and I am a nervous wreck. There isn't much I can control while they are away from me at school, however, the one Keep Reading >>
NOW OPEN! Giant Food in Olney, Maryland
There is something so wonderful about walking into a grocery store that has been designed with its customers in mind. This is why I absolutely love the new Giant Food in Olney, Maryland. This is a sponsored post. This has in no way impacted my opinion. All opinions expressed are my own. Yesterday, I was able to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony of Giant Food in Olney, Maryland. This Keep Reading >>
2019 Resolutions or Not
What happens when one failed resolution leads you to another... One of my new year's goals is to eat healthier. I know, I know-join the club, right? The beginning of this week started like any other except I was embarking on my first week of the keto diet. Now if you haven't heard of the keto diet it is basically where you eat lots of protein and fat leading your body to then go into a Keep Reading >>