I don't say this lightly: Cook Smarts changed my life. In January, 2019, I knew I needed to fix something. By around 4pm, each day, I had to get dinner going if I was going to feed my family. Except, … [Read more...]
10 Ideas for Self Care You Can Do at Home
I don't know about you, but finding the time or energy to take care of myself disappeared once I had kids. Enter the pandemic and ooph. Even harder. Self-care is so important, especially for us … [Read more...]
My Top 20 Books from 2021
Look, I did not set out in 2021 to read 100 books. I originally thought I'd read 50 or something and THAT was optimistic given my prior years. But, something about a pandemic? Leading me to want to … [Read more...]
Ten Zucchini Recipes
If you're anything like us, your backyard is overflowing with zucchini. OR, you have a helpful neighbor who unloaded a ton of their zucchini onto you. In any case, there's probably a chance you need … [Read more...]
Zucchini Relish
Speaking of the best recipes for too many zucchini, I have to share this recipe for zucchini relish. My family has been making it for decades. Every summer my parents' kitchen is filled with jars and … [Read more...]
Five Tips for Traveling with Kids
Traveling with young kids has been on my mind a lot lately. My children are currently 4 and 18 mo and I'm constantly asked if it's worth it, traveling with them. Is it worth it!? I guess it depends … [Read more...]
Spiced Chocolate Zucchini Bread
It's a tale as old as time. Every summer, we have an over abundance of zucchini. Actually, except for last summer when my husband planted TWO plants. As though he hates me. I told him, this year, I … [Read more...]
Easy Tomato Soup (just 3 ingredients!)
Breathe deep...it's September...which means...FALL IS COMING!!!! TIME TO MAKE SOUP!!! What better, than easy tomato soup?? Although, to be fair, I love soup no matter the season. I'm a big soup … [Read more...]
Easy art project for toddlers
Are you looking for an easy art project for toddlers? Maybe you need a good rainy day activity? Seriously, look no further. This is so simple, and so fun, that you'll do it again and … [Read more...]
