Essentials for Perfect Cookies Baking is one of my favorite hobbies and I bake cookies more frequently than anything else. I love the aroma of freshly baked cookies in my kitchen. My kids also love to see a big batch of my Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies cooling on my kitchen counter. In this blog, I’ve […]
7 Ways to Keep Your Kids Healthy This Holiday Season
7 Ways to Keep Your Kids Healthy This Holiday Season Between parties at school, holiday treats and feasts from Thanksgiving to Christmas, the holiday season can wreak havoc on our family’s overall health. The opportunity to overindulge in the activity department plays a big part in affecting our body, mind, and attitude…especially for our kids! […]
Healthy Twists and Tips to Our Favorite Holiday Treats
There is no getting around the extra sugar on holiday treats during the season, my friends. From the warm apple pies to rich cheesecakes to the chocolate chip mint bark, the sweets are inevitable… and I for one would never hold you back from enjoying a guilty pleasure or two, especially during the holiday […]
Holiday Baking With Your Kids Made Easy and Fun
For many families across the world, holiday baking and cooking with their children and grandchildren is not only fun, but also a tradition meant to be kept. From Nonna’s biscotti recipe to sugar cookie cut outs, baking during the holiday season is a guaranteed memory maker. So whether you are continuing a tradition, or looking […]
Healthier Christmas Cookie Recipes
Who doesn’t love eating a delicious Christmas cookie? Christmas is no exception, and Santa isn’t the only one waiting for a warm cookie out of the oven. But with so much holiday food cheer going on, almost from Halloween through New Year’s Eve, it’s important to keep your family on track when you can. By […]
10 Holiday Crafts that will Keep Kids Entertained
10 Holiday Crafts that will Keep Kids Entertained Don’t let winter keep your kids’ creative vibes at bay. Here are 10 easy, traditional holiday crafts that are perfect for kids of all ages. Crafting together can be a great way to make memories with your kids and or keep them entertained while you wrap […]
What You’re Not Packing for Christmas Travel (But Should Be!)
What You’re Not Packing for Christmas Travel (But Should Be!) Nothing says holiday fun like a road trip to see family and friends. Our family travels hundreds of miles in the SUV each year to visit family. From Wisconsin to Massachusetts, with stops in Ohio along the way, we have recorded many hours in the […]
5 Cookies Your Christmas Platter is Missing
5 Cookies Your Christmas Platter is Missing No Christmas platter is complete without traditional cookies like sugar, chocolate chip, and of course, each family has their Grandma’s famous cookie, the recipe she refuses to share! Here are five new, unique, and a bit more nutritious, Christmas cookies that may become a new tradition for your […]