This school year is a real game-changer in our house. I’ve always subscribed to the theory that while it’s good for kids to have interests, overscheduling is not the best thing for them. I believe in free time, lettingĀ them

In just 19 days, my kids go back to school — 1st and 3rd grades this year. I know some of my readers in other parts of the country are already back (and to you I say, SORRY, every year

July! Just when I was finally getting the hang of June…. The school year went incredibly fast. Too fast. I don’t know if it’s because it was my first year of freelancing (which is going MARVELOUSLY well, thanks so much

Charleston. I said to my husband last night, or maybe it was the night before: “I’m feeling really sad about Charleston.” J.: “I know. Me, too.” Me: “I mean, especially because we went there. We’ve been there. We loved it.

How arrogant of me, to call this pork “perfect.” How dare I be so bold? So smug? Few things in life are actually perfect, it’s true, and in all likelihood, this pork is no more perfect than I am –

This post is part excitement, part thanks, and part mea culpa. See, the great folks at Tuttorosso Tomatoes reached out to me a while back and asked if they could send me a blogger kit. No strings attached, no post

Okay, I admit it. Things have been really boring around here lately. If you’re a reader of mine, you’re probably not reading anymore, because there’s been nothing TO read. Yes. I’m hibernating. I’ve been taking a blogging break. It wasn’t

Those of you who have followed me for a while know that I’m not much for making “cute” food on a regular basis. I’ve always followed the philosophy that healthy, delicious meals and snacks are already appealing to the eye,