Every chef, whether classically trained or self taught, understands the importance of keeping their kitchen knives sharp. A sharp knife not only makes food prep cleaner and faster, but also safer. A sharp knife is smoother at cutting, which means it is much less likely to slip and cause … [Read more...] about 8 Tips for Keeping Your Kitchen Knives Sharp
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9 Safe Sleep Habits to Help Prevent SIDS
As the mother to a two-month-old baby, SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) really scares me. Although there is no way to completely prevent this horrible instance from occurring, there are, thankfully, some things that we as parents can do in an effort to prevent it as much as possible. These … [Read more...] about 9 Safe Sleep Habits to Help Prevent SIDS
Homemade All-natural Nipple Butter
Whether breastfeeding or pumping on a regular basis, a mama's nipples undergo a lot of abuse and often endure a lot of pain. Which is why a high-quality, healing, soothing nipple butter is a necessity. Unfortunately, for as simple as nipple butter is, it can get quite expensive when purchased … [Read more...] about Homemade All-natural Nipple Butter
DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice Essential Oil Blend
Fall is finally here (at least in our part of the world)! This season of enjoying the harvest and giving thanks has grown into one of my favorites (a very close second to spring). I love the changing colors of the leaves and the crisp smell in the air. And I really do enjoy the season's popular … [Read more...] about DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice Essential Oil Blend
Tasty Fajitas
Fajitas are a Tex-Mex creation. The word "fajita" (pronounced fah-hee-tah) originally only referred to the meat (typically skirt steak) used in this soft taco-like dish. Today, a typical fajita features flavorfully seasoned meat of any kind, tender strips of onion, and slightly crunchy strips of … [Read more...] about Tasty Fajitas
Mom’s Night Out Movie Review
Whether you stay at home with your kids or work in an office, being a mom is extremely stressing. Your life is inevitably under the mercy of miniature dictators (a.k.a. children) and, even though your friends might think you "have it all together," you know the truth. And you often feel … [Read more...] about Mom’s Night Out Movie Review