Blissful Weekend Getaways

My husband and I make it a point to go away without the kids once a year.  We tend to only go for one to two nights, so it is important for us to make the most out of our time together.  When we first started leaving the kids it was so hard for me […]

Tips for Living with a Non-Sharer

I suffer from a slight aversion to sharing, food that is. This not to be confused with stinginess. I’m somewhat sharing-impaired. I get my back up a bit when someone suggests sharing a bunch of little plates for dinner until I know what type of “sharers” I am dining with. You see, I’ve been burned. I wasn’t […]

I Finally Found a Way to RELAX!

  Remember the good old days, when you were say, six years old and the absolute best present you could receive was a brand, spankin’ new coloring book and a fresh box of finely sharpened crayons? I remember years ago when the kids were little and they would ask me to “color” with them. I […]

When It Comes to Eating, Orange is the New Black

Join Annie and create fall recipes with a healthy twist incorporating orange foods.  Each week will have a featured ingredient used to make one savory dish and one dessert. Menu highlights include: Pumpkin and Farro Risotto with Rosemary Pesto, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars Twice Baked Sweet Potato ‘Tacos’ with all the fixings, Sweet Potato Cornbread […]

Back to School Brunch…for the Parents!

In celebration of the first day of school, have a mommy brunch with your friends. Invite your friends over for a "Back to School Brunch".

My Love Affair With Sugar Has Come to an End

A couple of years ago I had some health issues which in turn caused weight gain.  Of course it wasn’t bad enough that I was sick, now I had to look in the mirror everyday and be reminded of it…awesome (input sarcasm).  Since then I have been trying to lose the weight.  Every Monday I […]

My Latest Shoe Craze

I live my life in search of funky, fun shoes…that are comfortable! Here’s my latest find: Zip Your Tongue Wedges. They give you an extra 3″ in height while still being comfortable. They have a heavily cushioned, cork sole; are really like weight; AND THEY ARE SECURE! These a trip-resistant shoes–they’re easy to balance in […]

Crossbar Challenge for Ben

Please share with all the soccer players you know.