Pinning and Planning Our Dinner Menu (and Preschool Lesson Plans) – Week of January 18

by Denise // 18 January, 2015 // Comments off

Am I alone in thinking that long weekends make a more challenging work week? Whenever there’s a Monday holiday such as Martin Luther King Day, I enjoy the extra day with my kids but over the next week, it feels... Continue reading →

Halloween 2014 #HappyHallowTeen

by Denise // 7 November, 2014 // Comments off

With finally running the New York Marathon this year and having it fall so close to Halloween as well as my oldest daughter’s birthday, I concocted a glorious plan to trick-or-treat with family and friends in the city while celebrating her birthday in... Continue reading →

13 Family-Friendly Halloween Movies

by Denise // 10 October, 2014 // Comments off

Last week, I shared 31 Affordable Halloween Family Activities to countdown the days until Halloween and celebrate the season. As part of that list, my kids and I added “Watch a Halloween Movie”. A somewhat simple, easy way to celebrate... Continue reading →

31 Affordable Family-Friendly Halloween Activities

by Denise // 1 October, 2014 // Comments off

“Mom, how come we don’t do a countdown calendar for Halloween like we do for Christmas?” asked my nine year old, Emmalynn. “I don’t know. Usually October is so busy, but we can totally make a countdown calendar if you... Continue reading →

Man Food for Father’s Day: Pollo al Peperoncino #SundaySupper

by Denise // 15 June, 2014 // Comments off

Like most spouses these days, my husband’s job requires him to travel often and he is becoming quite the jet setter these days. With traveling comes opportunity to taste the most amazing cuisines. Being the foodie type, he has quite... Continue reading →

My Mother’s Day {2014}

by Denise // 14 May, 2014 // Comments off

Twelve years ago I became a mom and every day I am amazed by our beautiful children. During my long dog-days of motherhood, I’ve come to realize that my family’s love and some help with a few housework chores is all I... Continue reading →

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