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Well, it happened.   My baby turned one and I cried enough to fill up lake Zorinsky. Tears aside, we had a great celebration for him! He had a smash cake to tear apart and plenty of cupcakes to...

My family loves apples! This time of year is full of inspiration for wonderful, delicious apple treats. Here is a healthier “caramel” apple recipe, in which the main ingredient of the “caramel” is figs or dates. So yummy, super easy,...

Reusable grocery bags: CHECK! Recycling bin: CHECK! Refillable water bottle: CHECK! Tank full of biofuel for family vacation: CHECK! We have three little ones growing up in a world with excess garbage and questionable air quality, and I think it’s everyone’s goal to...

Fall has always been my favorite season. Cooler weather (hello, chunky sweaters, and boots), leaves changing to a brilliant tapestry, and apples. Yes, apples. Sorry, pumpkin spice, you’re great and all, but apple pie, apple cider, and warm, sugary...

You’ve probably read about taking care of yourself and making sure you put yourself first.  In fact, writers for Omaha Mom’s Blog have written about it here and here.  I’ve even written a post about putting myself first and...

Not sure where to start now that you’ve decided to spruce up your home décor for fall? You’ve come to the right place! Here you will find a few of the latest on trend ideas for Autumn 2017.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, it's easy to get swept up in the chaos. Here are ten easy ideas to get your family into the spirit of the season: 1. Cookie Swap Host a cookie swap. This is an easy way...

I am probably on the worrier side of things. I generally follow the motto of plan for the worst but hope for the best. For me, I will think about what we’re going to do and anticipate all necessary...

I’m a bit of a neat freak. I enjoy organizing. Not just having a home for everything and knowing where it is, but the color coordinated, super pretty (super time-intensive) organizing

Years ago, we acquired a kitchen table when our table for four would no longer accommodate our family of five. The previous owner gushed memories about Thanksgiving Dinner around this table, and how she had mixed feelings seeing it...