Parents have a lot of checks and balances that they have to get through in order to call it quits by the end of a day. After all, I can tell you from first hand experience that watching over three kids, two dogs and a husband is a lot of effort. But it doesn’t just …

A few months ago, I made a promise to my children — that during our trip to Florida I would participate and not just document. Truth be told, moms are the ones that are typically behind the lens telling their little ones to “get together”, “share the ice cream” and to “let go of the bar” …

I did it! I toured the Pixar Animation Studios and BOY do I want to work there. Not only is it an environment that just fosters creativity… but it’s one that promotes fun and excitement as well. Did someone say swimming pool? (not yet, but I will) I was SUPER excited to get invited on the …

Yesterday was a beautiful day with the family. My daughter – as you know – sings in the church choir and she has been practicing like CRAZY for the Holy Thursday and Easter Sunday Mass. The poor girl was SO EXHAUSTED after Thursday’s mass because she sang for 4 hours straight. Easter was much easier. …

This Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole recipe is absolutely delicious and will fill your belly whole. I am always on the hunt for recipes that are hearty and rich … and easy to make. I feel like that is my trifecta of power as a mom. Will it satisfy everyone at the table and was …

  My upcoming trip to China with Mandarin Journeys is all I can talk about lately. No matter what I am doing or who I am with, it always ends up coming up as a point of conversation. “Ma’am, how would you like you burger cooked?” “Oh. I’ll take it well done. I’m going to …