We woke up a few Saturdays ago to a cool, dreary, drizzly day. There’s nothing worse than a rainy day at the end of summer. By 9 AM, the boys were at each other’s throats, already sick of cartoons and LEGOs. It was going to be one of those days where all the coffee in …
Morton Arboretum Troll Hunt: How to With Kids
Tell my kids we’re going to look a sculptures outside and Easton would probably start whining instantly. But hand them a map and tell them we’re going on a troll hunt … well, that’s a game changer. The trolls at the Morton Arboretum are a new exhibit that opened in June, a series of six …
White Chocolate Buttercream Succulent Cupcakes
I’m kind of obsessed with succulents. I love their tiny-ness. Their colors. The endless variety. The way they look all grouped together. So when I had two dozen cupcakes to decorate for my mother-in-law’s birthday, I was inspired. My mother-in-law likes succulents as much as I do, and unlike me, she has a green thumb …
Recommit to Fit: 5 More Strategies for Success
Earlier this week, I broke up with summer. We just weren’t good together. It seemed like a perfect fit at first, and then like all bad relationships, it spiraled out of control fast. I’ve spent the last four days recommitting to the healthy lifestyle that makes me feel and look good by implementing my 5 …