Super Easy Vegan Babka Recipe
For those of you who’ve never had it, babka is a delicious Eastern European Jewish yeast risen cake that is filled with various, traditionally, either cinnamon or chocolate, and then twisted together to make a delicious dessert. If you’ve never had babka before, think of a fluffy cinnamon bun, except its made into a giant […]
5 Essential Tips to Keep In Mind While Pregnant
Pregnancy isn’t easy! While I’m not pregnant now, I had four pregnancies, each very difficult. Here’s some tips from a reader how to be more healthy and comfortable during your pregnancies. So you have a bun in the oven? Congratulations! Concern and emotions are bound to flow your way at this exciting time. It will […]
A Bedtime Solution For My Kids That Actually Works!
To say I’ve been having sleep issues with my kids since day 1 is an understatement. When my oldest was over a year old he was waking up every 45 minutes and would only fall back asleep while nursing, the entire night long. I was at my wit’s end which convinced me to sleep train […]
8 Foolproof Party Ideas For Surprising Your Teenager
My kids love birthday parties, but we haven’t reached the teenage stage yet. Here’s some ideas from a reader to make your teen the most awesome birthday party ever. There is no doubt that teenagers are some of the pickiest people in the world. Unfortunately, as much as you love them, planning a successful surprise […]
My DIY and Frugal Tiny Romantic Bedroom
In honor of Valentines day, I wanted to share a post that I planned on sharing with you for a while already, but never got around to it because it was still a work in progress. But now, finally, with Valentines day looming, I got the push to get what I needed to get done […]
Decluttering And Packing Up His Stuff
I mentioned a few months ago that Mike and I were in the process of getting divorced. It’s really been a huge upheaval in my life for more reasons than one, to put it lightly. Mike moved out a few months ago, but didn’t take more than the bare minimum with him, since his living […]
My Visit to the Book Stop for Free Books
Reading is one of my favorite hobbies. There really is nothing like a good book. In my opinion anyhow. One of the things that I miss most about living in the States is that locally we don’t have a good public library system. Some parts of the country have better than others, but where I […]
How to Make Your Princess Look Amazing as a Flower Girl Without Breaking the Bank
As one of the first in both my family and Mike’s family to have kids, my children were both flower girls and ring bearers at our siblings’ weddings. Here’s some tips from a reader on how to keep down the cost while not detracting from this special day. Flower girls and ring-bearers are the cutest […]
Gluten Free Pancit Bihon Recipe — Filipino Rice Noodle Stir Fry
My friend Juli, of cooking blog Pandemonium Noshery, who previously shared her recipe for curried carrot soup with us, taught me about this dish called pancit bihon. I was lucky enough that I got to have her make it for me one time when she visited my house, and it was very tasty. As Juli writes, […]
7 Ways Being Treated for Alcohol Addiction Makes You a Better Parent
7 Ways Being Treated for Alcohol Addiction Makes You a Better Parent I enjoy an alcoholic drink now and then. But for some people, alcohol is a problem, something that they are addicted to, and it wrecks your life. Here’s some thoughts from a reader on why it is imperative to get treated for your […]
