You know how I said that last week was hard? Well, staying on plan this past week was even more of a challenge… I binged a couple of times and felt awful afterwards. Both physically and mentally. There was no emotional trigger… not that I can think of anyway. The food was just there, in front […]
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The new Dulce de Leche Cheerios
A few weeks ago we received a delicious package in the mail. A box of the new Dulce de Leche Cheerios! It just rolled out in stores this past week, so it was nice to get a special sneak peek (or in our case, sneak taste) before everyone else! With a hint of caramel flavor, […]
How an Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven is going to save Christmas
I know that may sound a little dramatic, but really. It’s the truth. This is the first time that I haven’t been able to find the toys that Maya really, really wants… and I feel terrible. I’m hoping this oven (and an IOU from Santa) makes up for it. I have a feeling it will. […]
New! Chuggington Playtable
We used to set up our Chuggington tracks on our coffee table, but it’s made of glass, so I didn’t like doing so too often. Our alternative was the floor, which isn’t very comfortable. Sigh. What to do? I honestly never considered buying a train table… I have two little girls, after all! But now […]
Choosing a Christmas Tree
We went looking for a Christmas tree the other day, but came home empty handed. Why? For the first time in over 10 years, we’re setting up an artificial Christmas tree. I kept going back and forth about it – which is the greener option? – and finally decided this was the right choice for […]
Do you let your kids help in the kitchen?
I do. I find they’re much more likely to eat whatever they make, plus, it’s a learning experience. Maya is learning about fractions, for instance, and using a measuring cup is great practice. Maura loves to do more tactile things, like sprinkle cheese or drizzle chocolate on desserts. Go join the conversation at Ragu’s Facebook […]
