'Tis the Season for Spring Cleaning. My instant visual of 'Spring Cleaning' includes visions of the windows thrown open, shaking out rugs, and beating the dust out of pillows. Which is great, totally do that, AND take a look through the following simple ideas that are easy to overlook. This is a great activity to get your kids involved in with you. As you clean and purge, … [Read more...]
Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies
Happy Holiday Season! It's all about the cookies, am I right? One of my favorite cookies is a thumbprint cookie, you know the shortbread style with a dot of jam in the center? Well, move over jam! I had this jar of Nocciolata sent to me to try out, as soon as I tasted it (right from the jar with a spoon #sorrynotsorry), I knew it would be a decadent addition to a simple cookie … [Read more...]
Back to School for Kids + Parents
I've talked about Back to School ideas before here and here and yet we continue to grow and learn with each season, so here are just a few more to consider. 1. Take a deep breath. Transition is hard, and your kids will take their cues on how to feel from you. They really do learn more from what you do than what you say. Model positive behavior and talk about the … [Read more...]
Comparing FOUR Meal Delivery Kits
This is a post that I've been wanting to write for soooo long, about one of my favorite topics: cooking. Specifically, cooking with Meal Delivery Kits. So far I have tried Blue Apron, Plated, Green Chef and Freshly. I signed up and paid for all of these subscriptions ON MY OWN - this post is not sponsored at all, although I do always take advantage of the new subscriber … [Read more...]
Luxe Home: Decorative Plants & Planters
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