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Picking out the perfect Christmas tree
Today we had a wonderful adventure picking out the perfect Christmas tree. The thing is, nothing ever goes as planned – especially when there’s a toddler involved. I wanted pictures, the tot was...
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I made the final 3 in the Hidden Valley Ranch Ultimate Lunchbox Challenge!
Okay, remember awhile back when I shared how I put together this little video sharing my Turkey Tortilla Sushi recipe for a chance to be on the Cooking Channel via the Hidden Valley Ranch Ultimate...
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It’s been a bit crazy
These last couple of weeks have been nutso. My parents have been staying with us (and we delayed Christmas by almost a week), the tot turned 3, I totally bombed in this Food Network competition, the...
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A rainy day in La Jolla
We decided to head out on an adventure because the weather wasn’t going to be too wonderful, which meant it wasn’t going to be a vacation beach day. Just down the way is the town of La Jolla, and we’d...
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Healthful Mondays – Eating with your kids
Things have been seriously crazy over here. I had an awesome job interview last week, the tot and I spent lots of wonderful quality time together (now that we stopped going to the preschool), and I...
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Picnic under the Golden Gate Bridge
Today was awesome. We hit our local farmers market, splurged on goodies, and decided to head out for a picnic. Our plans were to meander around Muir Woods and then enjoy a picnic at Muir Beach, or on...
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My go-to weeknight chicken dinner: Healthy baked chicken tenders
There’s nothing like a go-to chicken dinner recipe and this is totally my favorite. When I saw that the Shine Supper Club challenge was weeknight chicken recipes I knew I had to share this quick and...
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The Birch Aquarium
While we were down south, there were a couple of days the weather wasn’t right for hitting the beach, so we explored the area for a few fun things to do. And we found ourselves heading to La Jolla for...
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Cooking with kids: Grilled cheese turkey pesto casserole
Now that the days are getting longer, we’re making a big attempt at eating family dinner. Yeah, I’ve made two dinners a night for the last few years, but it’s (amazingly) worked out just fine. I make...
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Vacation (and what happens when there’s no WiFi)
We spent the week at the beach enjoying the hub’s home digs. It was the first visit for the tot, and was packed with meeting relatives, actually getting into the warmer East Coast ocean, and walking...
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Celebrate Thanksgivikkah with a gingerbread menorah
Well, if you haven’t heard, Thanksgiving and Hanukkah have melded together into Thanksgivikkah. And there’s no better way to celebrate than with a gingerbread menorah. I discovered this wonderful...
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Mango lemon marmalade
The other day we went out for breakfast and the child just about devoured an itty-bitty jelly container of lemon marmalade. I sat watching in amazement as she licked the little plastic thing clean. I...
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California white barbecue sauce
Since joining the Dannon Live Your Active Culture program, the hubs and I made exercise goals to combat our total-lack-o-stuff happening in that area. The husband dedicated himself to playing ultimate...
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Yes, your kids can make this.
The idea of kids cooking in the kitchen may terrify adults with concern about those sharp knives, potential food poisoning, and the resulting messy kitchen. But there are simple and easy recipes that...
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Peer pressure and the brain
Even my toddler is starting to succumb to peer pressure. Sure, she’s just two, but I see her following along with the big kids at the play ground and being coerced into trying the slide even though...
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On-the-fly art activities
Taking a toddler on a plane is always a challenge. It doesn’t matter if it’s a 30-minute flight or 30 hours, your tot is bound to freak out at some point. So pack some extra goodies and do a few...
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