Yes, I admit there are moments when I’m envious of my 14-month-old. Let’s be honest here, people. Doesn’t everyone wish they could have the carefree life of a little kid from time to time? Sure, there are some parts of being a toddler that are less than appealing. Namely, you can’t wipe your own ass.… Continue Reading
Everyone should know how to make a grilled cheese sandwich. And I think my version is pretty darn good. It’s so simple and so satisfying. I love many things about grilled cheese sandwiches. They’re great for any season. Easy to make on a hot summer day when you don’t want to be in the kitchen.… Continue Reading
Back in January, I shared my mommy must-haves for infants. Now that Owen is over a year old, I wanted to share my must-haves for almost toddlers. Since Owen alone is a handful, I try to keep the “stuff” to a minimum. For example, we recently spent a day touring Washington D.C.; the last thing… Continue Reading
Happy Anniversary to my big sis and brother-in-law, Emily and Sean! It’s taken me one year, but I’m finally getting around to sharing their big day with you. Emily picked a lovely wedding color palette – yellows and greys. She also had a subtle love bird theme, which blended well with her outdoor garden reception.… Continue Reading
It’s been a busy first month of year number two for Owen. He went to a county fair and saw lots of farm animals. He was a participant in the 104th Annual Baby Parade in Ocean City, NJ and made it onto the local news and into the newspaper! He roamed through Longwood Gardens, looking… Continue Reading
Looking for a meatless summer dish? This one’s for you. I found a simple eggplant gratin recipe by Ina Garten (whom I’m somewhat obsessed with). It sounded yummy, but since I don’t do individual serving dishes like Ina (too much work) and since I love fresh tomatoes, I tweaked her recipe a bit. And of… Continue Reading
My little sis is married! On July 26th, Roberta and Bobby tied the knot by the sea in Cape May, New Jersey. The wedding was simply beautiful, exactly what I expected from my perfectionist sibling. The wedding had a nautical and beach theme. The setting at the Chalfonte Hotel in the historic heart of Cape… Continue Reading
The first year is over and the second year is underway! Owen is almost 13 months old and I haven’t even shared a compilation of his monthly photos from the first 12 months yet. So here it is! A look back at Owen’s first 365 days. I’ll let the photos do the talking for this… Continue Reading
I can’t believe it’s been over a month since I posted a recipe! Summer is flying by. To be completely honest, I haven’t been cooking much. Moving to a new house, throwing birthday parties, and the summer heat have prevented me from spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Plus our new place has… Continue Reading
Confession: I’ve been thinking about Owen’s first birthday party since the early stages of my pregnancy. Owen was just pea-sized as I began to contemplate party themes. The possibilities for his first birthday celebration were endless!! Which theme would be the best choice?? Such a difficult decision. But after getting to know Owen, the answer was… Continue Reading