ShareTweet I come from a family of passionate tea drinkers. My mother and sister like their tea sweet and milky. They start their day with a steaming cup, and go through another 2 or 3 throughout the day. My mother in law also loves tea, but she prefers hers to be fruity and fragrant, and… Continue Reading
ShareTweet When I became pregnant with Sophie, I had been out of baby mode for a long time. My crib had fallen apart. My stroller had an unfortunate run in with the back of my minivan (thankfully with no child in it!). And my bulky high chair had been given away joyfully. I had to… Continue Reading
ShareTweet Although I’ve always loved the smell of coffee, but I didn’t become a coffee drinker until I became a mother. That so many people started their day with a cup of coffee used to mystify me but I’m now as addicted as the rest of the world, a happier person once I’ve had my… Continue Reading
ShareTweet Whole grains are important for growing bodies, and I try to maximize my kids’ fiber by buying whole grain products, but it can be a tough sell. Whole grain goldfish crackers and whole grain cereals are consumed without complaints, but they are not big fans of brown pasta or any bread that is remotely… Continue Reading
ShareTweet Have you ever been invited to a home shopping party at a friend’s house? Of course you have. And I’m sure the invite puts that same pit in your stomach as it does in mine. You feel compelled to accept, knowing that you’ll then feel compelled to buy an expensive piece of jewelry or… Continue Reading
ShareTweet I only started making my own jams a year ago, but my little jars of summer sunshine helped our family survive our first Chicago winter. Canning is one of those things that seems completely daunting but is actually really easy. Yesterday, I shared some quick and easy blueberry jam recipes. Later next week, I’ll… Continue Reading