Here’s the recipe: Serves 4 Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 55 minutes Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 jar of your favorite marinara sauce (or homemade) 4 slices mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese 1 box of pasta of choosing 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups of Italian seasoned […]
Why the judgement?
I have been racking my brain this whole year to understand why moms come under so much scrutiny. It is even more appalling to me when the judgement or scrutiny is from other moms. Other moms who know what pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood is like. Even more, when people won’t keep their opinions to themselves […]
First trip to the Children’s Museum
One of the best things about being a mom is watching your child experience the world. The Children’s Museum is a great place to do that. In Tampa, the Glazer Children’s Museum has free admission on the first Tuesday of every month so Cooper and I went yesterday. I know he is still so little […]
The Crimson Crown Series – 3.5/5
Wow. I just finished The Crimson Crown Series by Cinda Williams Chima, and I have to say, it kept me on the edge of my seat….most of the time. I am a sucker for a series that is riddled with magic and good world building which I found in this series. It is a young […]
ALERT: Cooper is officially WALKING!
Wow. Time has flown by. I cannot believe that Cooper is almost 11 months old. It really feels like yesterday that we were driving home from the hospital. Throughout all of his milestones, I have had a sense of pride and joy. Even though I didn’t want to rush his process of growing up, I […]
Coop’s First Thanksgiving
It’s that time of year again. The holiday season is upon us and we are kicking it off strong for Cooper. We decided that instead of staying home by ourselves for Thanksgiving we would go visit some of my family in Tallahassee. We made it a day trip since Seth has to work on Black […]
Need Organization? Try These Drawer Containers
One of the things that makes me happy is organization. My parents have always called me a good organizer and my heart is happy when things are in their place. Now, I am not a highly organized person, but there are certain things that help me keep things as orderly as I can. One of […]
Easy Fried Pork Chops
Here’s the Recipe Serves 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients 4 boneless pork chops (preferably 1 inch thickness) 1/3 cup flour 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups Italian Style Panko Breadcrumbs 2 cups or so veggie/canola oil 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided 1/2 teaspoon crushed […]
Easy & Cheesy Veggie Hashbrowns
Here’s the Recipe Serves 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 4 Russet potatoes, diced 4 white button mushrooms, sliced 1 Roma tomato, diced 1/4 white onion, diced 1/4 jalapeño (or 1/2 or whole depending on your spice level), diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup cilantro 3/4 […]
Easy Beef & Cheese Enchiladas
Here’s the Recipe Serves 4 Prep time: 30 minutes (but can make ahead to bake later!!) Cook time: 45 minutes Total time: 1 hour and 15 minutes Ingredients: 20 flour tortillas 1 pound ground beef 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend 1 packet of taco seasoning (or make my Homemade Taco Seasoning […]