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Party Ideas
Chuggington party!! [ideas on throwing your own]
A couple of weeks ago we hosted a Chuggington-themed party for a bunch of Maya and Maura’s friends. We played games, had snacks, and watched a special episode of Chuggington (the one airing tomorrow!) Hopefully these ideas will help you throw a traintastic Chuggington party for your kids! Chuggington Party Games Chugga, Chugga, Choo, Choo!: […]
Nancy’s Appetizers and Desserts
While I love hosting holiday get-togethers and parties at my house, I often feel I spend more time doing the cooking, serving, and cleaning up than I do mingling with my guests. I’m sure many of you can relate! Frozen appetizers and desserts are a convenient option to consider. From cheese soufflés, to mushroom turnovers, […]
Beau-Coup: Beautiful favors for your holiday festivities!
Are you hosting a party anytime soon? I’m having a fun ‘Girls’ Night In’ this weekend, and will host Thanksgiving dinner next week. That’s all I have planned for now, but I’m sure there will be a few more holiday parties in my future. I was just checking out Beau-Coup’s party favors to see if […]
Apple Salad recipe
I’ve added carbs back into my diet by way of fruit and whole grains, but I still try to combine those carbs with protein and healthy fats. I realized that this is the key to maintaining a stable blood sugar level. During one of our visits to La Tasca, a local Spanish tapas restaurant, I […]
Go Mediterranean with Sabra
I don’t recall when I tasted hummus for the first time, years ago… all I remember is that it was a revelation. Creamy and smooth; light, yet rich at the same time. There’s nothing else like it. The best thing is that hummus is kid-friendly. My toddler eats it like it’s chocolate pudding, licking it […]
