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With 2 1/2 hours without kids? I can be SO productive. A couple of weeks ago the kids had their one and only “camp” of the summer. It was entirely outdoors and everyone wore masks the entire time (they also did temp checks every am and so on and so forth). I felt comfortable with it and I am SO glad we ended up doing it because it was one of the best weeks we have had in a long long time. It started at 8 am, which was far earlier than we’ve been getting… Read more >

It’s been too long since I made Kyle lasagna… He worked from home a few days last month and so I knew he’d want breakfasts and lunches at the ready. This lasagna took care of his lunches. And this strata took care of his breakfasts. I used three cheeses (ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan), but kept it simple otherwise (no meat or greens). He gave it two thumbs up. And since this post has been pretty Italian themed, here are a couple of pizzas that we’ve made lately. V got to pick this week’s menu and… Read more >

I know what you’re thinking…back to back posts!? Has she hired a babysitter?? To which I reply, HA! As if I’d ever accept help! You know me better than that! [Also, babysitters during shelter in place is not happening] No, I’m just realizing that there are certain things I have to let go of now that the world is imploding. Last year Elise would be micromanaging this summer’s activities to the minute. Evolved (slash defeated) 2020 Elise doesn’t give a [bleep] so long as the kids are happy and occupied. Yes, it might mean more… Read more >

I’m sitting across the table from my kiddos, who are playing with play doh. They are on hour number two at this point, so getting my computer out to try to do something is practically begging to jinx them out of their occupied state. Nonetheless, I’m going to give blogging a go. Hi! Remember me? Me either. I have SO MANY THOUGHTS on how this past couple of months have unfolded, but there’s not enough space on the internet for my rambling so I won’t even bother trying. That’s not actually true – but more… Read more >

I don’t have time to write words, but here are a ton of food photos from the past few weeks. Actually, more like several weeks ago, because I still haven’t uploaded anything from my camera since June.