So I don't know about you, but I've got a few things to work on for myself this year. One is getting this "pre/during/post/been hanging around too long" baby weight GONE. However, I've learned over the past few years, that the way I might have tackled a problem pre-marriage, or pre-kids, or frankly, just in my 20s, is a lot different than I how I can tackle it now. There's...

Contrary to what you all may think, I am not a very good natural cook. And by "natural" , I mean "instinctive" ~ My Genious Sister-in-Law (yes!), my mom (yes!), my dad (yes!), my baby sister (yes!) ....me (no!!!!) But I follow directions REALLY well. (Well, that is, when I WANT to follow directions). So that being said, I read cookbooks like they are fiction.  It wouldn't be weird to...

{Giveaway now closed. Winner notified by email. Congrats Leanne!} (Photo Credit: Dine & Dish) Have you all heard of eCreamery??  I had not until I read a post on Dine & Dish for Buttered Caramel ice cream. And another post (and fab photo!) of the Cocoa Bean flavoring.  I didn't even need to get to the second post, I immediately went to  eCreamery and ordered the Buttered Caramel to try...

Have you ever been to New Orleans?? If you have not, get your backside down there for a little Spring trip. Spring is so beautiful there! I have a wonderful college friend that has included me in so many fun New Orleans adventures...and Cafe du Monde is ALWAYS a part of all of those adventures! There is really nothing like a hot cafe au lait with an even hotter fresh...

Really. Food in a squeezable tube. It's just sheer genius. And Miss Pipes, well she is 11 months going on 16 years old..."Little Miss Independent", I can do things my OWN SELF! Thank you very much! Needless to say, I'm thankful for Ella's. I was introduced to them last year and they have been a favorite ever since. I love that they are organic, that they mix veggies and fruit,...