I buy almost all of my groceries at Trader Joe’s and I know some of you do the same, but I also know some of you have a hard time finding stuff you think your kids will actually like and eat from Trader Joes’s. So, I thought I would share my weekly staples and favorites…
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Stop, don’t throw me away….
Sometimes Louie and the girls fail to eat the bananas quick enough and they end up like this in my fruit and vegetable holder, disgusting. If I would have peeled them 2 days before I could have froze them and used them in smoothies but I was being really lazy and didn’t so now…
Why does everyone say worry about yourself first?
I am so over hearing “what are you doing for you?” Take care of yourself first, You need to worry more about yourself, Find some time for yourself, You need a break”, etc, etc. I know people are just trying to be nice and they have been given this advice themselves so they are passing…
Detoxing from an overdose of Sprinkles cupcakes……
I guess you are probably wondering how many did I eat, that I need to detox? Well, I ate 5 Sprinkles cupcakes on Mother’s Day. I know, I know….. I just couldn’t help myself, I have a serious sugar problem once I get started. Well, the truth is I was revving up for a…
Roasted Artichokes with Lemon Tarragon Dipping Sauce
Roasted Artichokes with Lemon Tarragon dipping sauce 3 artichokes 3 lemons 3/4 cup of wine olive oil, about 1/2 cup fresh thyme 2 cloves of garlic 3 heaping tablespoons of mayonnaise 2 teaspoons of fresh tarragon, can substitute with dried about 1 teaspoon 1 tablespoon of worchestire sauce sea salt fresh ground pepper Artichokes are…
What do you eat for lunch? This is my lunch almost everyday…..
Before the blog, I was known for making super extravagant salads at lunch time. I would roast and saute veggies and make super yummy concoctions, while Tiara was sleeping. Once she woke up from her nap everything would be done and we would sit down and eat lunch together. Lately, I haven’t wanted to…
yum yum..stuffed eggplant
Stuffed Eggplant My mom has been making this recipe for years but I have just recently started making it for my family. Shockingly enough everyone except Tabitha will eat it. I eat a whole half as my main course but the kids and Lou like it as a side dish. It yummy and healthy,…