Don’t fret. Besides the burgers and chicken thighs, you need more than some chips as a side dish – why yes you do! So browse these suggestions, wrap up your Labor Day Menu and go fight the lines at the grocery store. Go! Looking for a fun potato side dish that is different than the…
Labor Day 2012: Side Dish Recipes
Potato Gnocchi & Mozzarella in Marinara: Would you call it Linner, Dinner #1 or Dinner #2?
I heard your back to school calls for help. Your exasperated sighs. The shrieks of ‘What am I going to feed the kids between their homework and soccer?!’ Forget fretting, I am here for you. My friend Andrea told me that she calls this meal ‘Linner’. You know, the meal that needs to be more…
The Autoimmune Diaries: Martha Stewart Living Magazine
What a coincidence right?! The September 2012 issue of Martha Stewart Living Magazine has ‘Healthy Living’ article which discusses _____. Watch the video to learn more…..
A Day In The Life: Residence Inn Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf Part 1
Last Friday I took the Amtrak to Boston to attend a ‘Parent’s Night Out’ Event at the Marriott’s Residence Inn Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf property in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I was happy to be able to kick back for the ride and nurse my neck before the busy events began. Upon arrival, I was kindly…
Homemade Peanut Butter Chocolate Cups (or Almond Butter Cups or Sunflower Butter Cups)
“In my world, everyone is a pony, and they all eat rainbows and poop butterflies.” This is what my son says most days. Then he and our daughter break out into the type of belly laughs that make you break out into the uncontrollable laughter that sometimes results in hiccups. This quote comes from ‘Horton…
Wordless Wednesday: Back to School 2012
A Day In The Life: Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art in Connecticut
Recently we spent our Sunday at Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art in Oakdale, Connecticut. There are many lovely nature trails to enjoy, as well as information about the flora and fauna throughout the trails but watch out for what might be lurking in the woods! Dinosaurs abound! Near each dinosaur there is a board with…
Mac & Cheese with Pancetta and Mushrooms
Earlier today, I decided to make do some cooking. More cooking than I had done in weeks thanks to the whip-lash however, since I seem to be on the mend and many muscles have relaxed, I felt up to some time in the kitchen. After making a simple main dish, I decided to try to…
Our Must-Haves When Traveling with Kids
Each Summer we head to New Hampshire and each year I get more adept at knowing what we must have every single time we travel. Some of our must-have’s might be obvious for any family but others may not. These are in no particular order. Wait, that is not true. They are listed in the…