Star Wars The Last Jedi is coming out on December 15th and my family could not be more excited. Both my hubby and Isabella have December birthdays and they both cannot wait to watch this exciting movie in the local movie theater. Star Wars Online Fun for Kids! Free Printable Lunchbox Notes Felt Chewbacca Bookmark Death Star Cake Pops No-sew Star Wars Pilot Vest Star Wars Finger Puppets DIY Star Wars Bedroom Decor Star Wars Printable for Pretend Play DIY Lightsaber … [Read more...]
The Fifth Taste: What is Umami, Anyway?
Pop quiz: How many different tastes can you name? You can probably identity sour and sweet. You likely also know bitter and salty. These four tastes are common enough that most of us can not only define them, but likely list some specific foods that match these taste profiles. But here’s where things get tricky: Can you name the fifth taste? For many, the answer is no. And even if you know its name—umami—you may not have a clear sense of what it is, what it tastes like, or where it works … [Read more...]
Dining at Disney on a Budget
Dining at Disney on a budget is a manageable feat when you are willing to forego some of the more traditional options. A lot of guests just opt for what is the easiest to set up and grab both when booking their trip and then while they are on vacation. Doing this can be slightly less than planning out all your meals at the resorts and park, but it does not allow for customization or any further savings that you could easily realize when dining on a budget. To help keep the cost of your … [Read more...]
New York City Neighborhood Food Lovers Guide
Eat Your Way Through New York City: A Neighborhood Guide for Food Lovers New York City is filled with possibilities. With more than 50 million people visiting the city each year, the Big Apple thrives off of tourism. As such, the amount of things to do and see can be quite overwhelming when visiting New York. If you find yourself dreaming of all of the wonderful restaurants and bars you will be visiting, however, you are in luck. New York is a food lover's mecca. No matter where you are in the … [Read more...]
Travel: Five Florida Foods You Must Try
What do you imagine when you think of Florida? Golf courses? Disneyland? Many people would say oranges as Florida’s warm climate has made it the largest citrus producer in the United States. Yet beyond the humble orange there is a surprising range of tasty cuisine in the sunshine state. Culinary influences come from Latin America, the Caribbean as well as other parts of the southern United States. Here are some five great Florida foods to whet your appetite: 1. Bean Salad Bean Salads are a … [Read more...]
My Husband Eats the Same Breakfast Everyday!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BreakfastDuo #CollectiveBias For the last three years my husband has eaten the same breakfast everyday! Yep. Steel cut oats to be exact. He loves it. It is one of those things I absolutely love about him, but also drives me a little crazy. It is really his personality to love a certain food and eat it daily for life. But in all honesty, I am thankful - he is so healthy, healthier … [Read more...]
Elementary School Vegetarian Lunch Box Ideas
Now that we've quit homeschooling, we are dealing with packing school lunches. I have been searching the interenet for ideas. My daughter had our version of a vegetarian lunchable the first week. Then we moved on to hotdogs. Next, she got a regular cheese and vegetarian bologna sandwich. Throughout the last month, I've also given her pasta and leftover Asian food. She is getting bored now. She wants new vegetarian lunch box ideas. Last week she started using a new kid's backpack and lunch bag … [Read more...]
