When I was a kid, I used to visit Adventureland Long Island Amusement Park twice a year with my cousins. It was a HUGE and SPECIAL treat. We would plan the entire day out for HOURS on end.  I guess that was part of the fun, right? When I had my first child in 2005, I …

This artichoke bruschetta recipe is really simple to make. I decided to create this appetizer based on what I had in the kitchen. We joined an online farmer’s market service a few weeks ago and someone told me to buy the ricotta. I made pasta one night and still had more than half the container left the …

The kids go to the bathroom and then I say…. did you wash your hands? They stare at me for a while considering whether or not they should lie. I threaten to smell their hands. They turn back around and head for the bathroom … to wash their hands.  This is the story of our …

The Summer Infant Pop ‘n Play Portable Playard has truly changed the way my family handles the outdoors. Caleb is mobile, fast, wild, and an 18-month-old boy. So, what can I expect from him, right? Well, the truth of the matter is sometimes I need to have him in one place so I can deal …

Parents! We are almost there. In fact, some of my friends in other parts of the country are just days away from Back to School. The kids adjust pretty easily… but not me. I’m the type of person that needs to dip my toes into the water a few times before diving in deep. It’s just so overwhelming …

This Hershey Brownies recipe includes Hershey’s syrup with a strawberry topping making it indulgent and chewy to the bite. Serve it warm and make sure you have enough for seconds.  Since I started having a little fun with Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup, from ice cream sundaes to chocolate milk, I’ve perfected the recipe to one of …