Dining Out

Once each year, my sister, mom, nieces and I crowd into the kitchen for a frenzied day of baking.  In the next couple of years, my daughter will join in the Black Friday fun. It's an exhausting day, but we have...

The USDA Economic Research website reports that in our country, households with children are affected most of all. Almost one third of households headed by a single mother report that they struggle to provide enough food for their children on a daily basis.

We don’t ask anyone to bring anything other than themselves.  Most people are relieved to not have another thing on their to-do list. They walk in with a sort of a relaxed swagger and grin on their face—just happy and grateful to take part and be taken care of for a couple of hours.

I do my best to feed my children well-balanced, nutritious meals, while also catering to their selective tastes. This is basically a nice way of saying that I have picky eaters I have to appease. Shooting for Healthy While trying to find...

As we settle back into the routine of the school-year, our family is busier than ever. There are after-school obligations and after-work obligations. With all the rushing around and varying schedules, it can seem impossible to get a healthy...

These days when it is time to shop for groceries, I simply look at my weekly meal plans, print out the appropriate shopping list and go! By keeping the current list of meal plans on our fridge, I know exactly what to prepare ahead of time and what to set out to thaw. The hardest part is remembering to look at the list.

Okay, let's just get straight into it - because when you have a family of five, there just isn't any time for lengthy introductions. Cash Under the Restaurant Table  We occasionally venture outside the house and go out to eat...

Spontaneity is thrilling. Especially when we are talking about date night. A few hours. Alone. With the one you love. Unexpected. Sure, it is fun to look forward to a date night all week, but the excitement bumps up...

Waterslides. Wave Pool. Ropes Course. Mini Golf. An arcade. Magiquest. A stunning view. Storytime with fun characters. Ben & Jerry's ice cream. A fun spa for kids (and adults!). Delicious crafted drinks. Fabulous restaurants. Themed guest rooms. Friendly staff....

Time away from the chaos. Conversation with friends - other moms who "get" you. A break. Quiet. Retail Therapy. Lunch that is anything but mac-n-cheese or chicken nuggets. Raise your hand if you are like me - you dream of...