Summer is winding down for us and we’re soaking up every last bit. August is always jam-packed with visits up north to the lake to see grandparents and backyard weekends in the inflatable pool. It’s also when Willa, my oldest daughter, goes in for her …

This might come as a shock to you (it did to me!), but I completely missed a round of my youngest daughter’s vaccines this year. Yes, I have been partnering with I Vaccinate for over a year to remind everyone of the importance of childhood …

  If you’re anything like our family, you’ve already been struck with at least one illness this winter. We’ve been lucky enough to just have colds, but I know several families whose kids have had RSV or the flu already this year. Illness is one …

Biscuits and sausage gravy is a breakfast I’ve loved since I was a kid. In the past few years, I’ve gotten pretty good at making it myself, and my kids both love it as much as I did. For a fall variation, I started making …

We’ve already been struck with the first post-summer cold and it was a doozy. Ellie ended up with a double ear infection and I am still fighting through a post-cold sinus infection. It was a preview of what’s to come this fall and winter when …

Zucchini is my favorite vegetable. We eat it pretty darn often in the summer when it’s easy to find. My favorite zucchini recipe is this grilled zucchini recipe with feta. It’s super simple, there are only a few ingredients, and it’s quick to make. Ingredients …

I was born and raised in Michigan and am still a die-hard fan of my home state. That being said, I haven’t actually lived there in 13 years. All of my family and Ben’s family still live in Michigan, so that means we’ve gotten really …

We just got back from a family vacation in Michigan. We travel back every summer to visit Ben’s parents and my grandparents at their cabins up north. It is both the most stressful and most memorable week each year and I wouldn’t trade it for …