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There’s nothing I love more than a long weekend. Things are getting easier.  Pinch me.  Did I just say that?  I have the bet behaved kids of all time, so I feel like I could never complain.  They are sweethearts, but they still test my limits because, duh, they are babies.  But these days, they are able to play together(ish) and she is so close to being a big girl.  And he loves playing with her.  And she looks up to him like whoa.  And gosh it’s amazing.  I went to the zoo yesterday and… Read more >

plum chia jam + redwood hikes [I had a bunch of plums from a friend’s tree which I’d been using to make smoothies and pouches for dayssssss…but they were turning to liquid on the counter so I spent all nap time making jam] [Not having gelatin on hand, I opted for chia seeds to act as the gel…they’re int he freezer now but I sampled a bite and the taste an texture seems perfect] [In the afternoon we went to the arboretum to “feed the ducks” (aka watch them) and just take a stroll.  It was… Read more >

In a time crunch (aren’t we all?) I feel SO GOOD about using Simple Mills’ baking mixes to cut corners and get things done FAST in the kitchen.  It’s honestly the same way I’d make my own baked goods – only a handful of REAL ingredients – except I don’t have to raid the pantry or dirty a bunch of measuring cups.  So easy. I made these muffins from the artisan bread mix, which I have used for everything from flat bread to dinner rolls (the back of the box has a bunch of suggestions and… Read more >

I think he’s going to grow up to be a chef.  🙂 Blueberry baked donuts…because we read this book and the mood struck. We are all about incorporating books into our lives, since we go to the library (minimum) once a week and read 349875039768345 books a day…it is only natural that the characters and plot lines and themes carry over into daily conversation…and with food especially!  I mean, how could you ever read a book about donuts and not make them right then and there!?!  Right?! See also: Dragons Love Tacos (here and here)

My side kick is in Europe and we miss him like mad. He’s the best. Dad. Husband. Friend. Sending love to all the dads out there for everything you do for your family, especially to the ones in my life, who are role models for hands on parenting.  XXX