What is your favorite summer drink? My mom has a few cherry trees, so this Sour Cherry Lemonade Concentrate recipe is one that I want to try this summer for sure! Make this syrup ahead of time and enjoy it on a hot summer’s day. If you’re on your own, add a few tablespoons to a glass of ice water, then refrigerate the rest for the next time you get thirsty. If you’re serving a crowd, pour the whole jar into a big pitcher and dilute to taste. Sour Cherry Lemonade Concentrate … [Read more...]
Moms, I Know You’re Exhausted. Trust Me It’s Worth It.
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Life with one child was pretty darn easy. Relatively speaking, of course. Before we had my son, my daughter was four and half years old. She was potty trained, out of our family bed, able to entertain herself really well, and could be reasoned with on most days. Then, we decided she needed a sibling - a friend, a buddy, a pal. When she was four and a half years old and sweet as … [Read more...]
Because Sometimes You Need More Than Water
This is a sponsored post with Markerly and #DasaniDrops. All opinions are mine. Last July, I stopped purchasing soda in our home. We still drink it occasionally, but I no longer buy cases of it like I used. That's big because we were pretty hooked on soda. Instead we have switched to juice, water, and my personal favorite carbonated water drinks. I won't ever be able to give up my fizz, but I love the options you can find on your Target store aisle. Fizzy drinks that contain only … [Read more...]
Your Guide to Herbal Teas
If you’re a fan of tea, you may be familiar with the different types available. Or, you may be someone who just knows what they like and sticks with it. This of course is fine, but if you knew the true benefits of herbal teas, you may want to think about giving them a try. Herbal teas are a great alternative to regular tea (and coffee) as they’re just as comforting but don’t contain any caffeine. As mentioned above, they’re also really good for you. So, what exactly is herbal … [Read more...]
30 Super Smoothie Recipes to Try this Year!
I have always been a fan of smoothies. Back in July, I started this green smoothie kick and haven't stopped. I like to replace one or two meals each day with a green smoothie - it's easy to make and I'm a bit lazy about food prep so this is a perfect union. I make three 16 oz servings of my favorite green smoothie: I have another green smoothie that I have been making that I am also very much in love with. It is the Chocolate Covered Cherry Green Smoothie. With only five ingredients, this … [Read more...]
Mocktails Your Whole Family Will Love!
New Year's Eve is fast upon us. Man, oh man, where did 2014 go? Time just seems to fly by the older I get. I am now closer to 40 than 30, and my kids are growing like weeds... Does your family have any New Year's Eve traditions? My kids are young, and honestly last year we rang in the New Year with the East Coast. Which meant bedtime at 9pm PST. I used to stay up to midnight every year but not last year. Do you still stay up until midnight to ring in the New Year? This year, I'd … [Read more...]
Easily Get DHA in Your Toddler’s Diet
Toddlers are picky. I am thankful to Enfagrow for sponsoring today's post. Do you know what DHA is? Do you know if your children are getting this important nutrient? Toddlers have a tendency to be picky and DHA is one key nutrient that’s particularly hard to get from the foods toddlers typically eat. Did you know that on average, toddlers are only getting about 25% of the brain-nourishing DHA many experts recommend? That means it is important for parents to take action and work to close … [Read more...]
