How to Make Dinner with a Toddler
Step 1: Figure out what to make. Planning dinner with a toddler can be tricky. Factor in how overtired/cranky/wild they are before committing to…
Walnut Crusted Butternut Squash Donuts
When I was growing up, we had this little donut shop down the street from our house. On an occasional weekend morning, we would…
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin season is upon us. The time when nearly everything on the grocery store shelves and in snack shops is pumpkin flavored. While I…
Fostering Kindness
Sometimes I get really excited about Dominik’s future. What will he choose for a career? What will his passions be? His hobbies? What will…
Savory Breakfast Polenta
I’ve mentioned before that most of my breakfasts are sweet and heavy on the fruit. I love a good tofu scramble every now and…
My Four Home Decor Tips
I never thought I would be writing a post on home decor. Even though I’m an artist, decorating my house eluded me for the…
Vegetable Paella
Like Italian tomato sauce, paella is one of those dishes that have a million variations and even more people assuring you that their recipe…
Giving Back To Ourselves
I am often the only one still awake in the house. Most of the time, it’s not by choice. I’m usually awake because I…
Kale Stuffed Mushrooms
This is another recipe that reminds me of my grandmother. On holidays and special occasions, she and my mother would spend all day in…
Self-Sufficient Kids
The toddler has been saying, “mommy do it”, quite a lot lately. Everything from getting a toy for him from across the room to…