My name is Andrea and I am the mother of two beautiful (and quite active) children. I also homeschool my oldest and tutor English on the side through a great company that you can check out on my Vipkid page. It is a lot to juggle sometimes!
I have a wonderful, supportive husband of thirteen years. His favorite question has always been, “What’s for dinner?” When we first married the answer was often some form of hamburger helper. Haven’t we all been there? What a good sport my husband was!
Over the years I discovered how much I love to cook and try new recipes! Oh how I love to eat! But then came children. Suddenly I just didn’t have time to cook the elaborate, from scratch recipes. Oh what to do? Rather than go back to the boxed dinners I decided to try my hand at adapting recipes to fit my busy schedule. I am excited to say that I have had many successes (and failures of course)! Along the way I have grown to equally enjoy finding ways to make my home more relaxing. With so many ideas out there to choose from, I hope to make it a little easier for you by showing what has worked for my family and what hasn’t. So let’s get started!
When I think of fall, I think about all the warm spices that I love such as cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and nutmeg just to name a few. I also think about comfort foods that can warm me up on a chilly day. Having a nice hot breakfast can be a great way to help get […]
Who is ready for another tasty pumpkin treat? I hope there are a lot of raised hands right now because it’s time for some delicious stuffed pumpkin cupcakes! They are tender, full of pumpkin flavor and have just the right amount of sweetness to keep you coming back for more. So let’s head to the […]
October is officially fire safety and prevention month! We all know the importance of teaching our little ones all about fire safety, but how do we make it fun? While fires are certainly no laughing matter, children are much more likely to retain information if you give it is fun. That doesn’t mean that your […]
It’s time for another great fall recipe! If you haven’t already started baking with pumpkin, this is a great place to start. To me, fall (October especially) is all about pumpkins. There are so many different ways to incorporate the flavor of pumpkin into a recipe. It is so versatile because it can be used […]
October is here, and that means it is time for some October Sight Word Fun! As promised, I have created some fun sight word activities with a Halloween/Fall feel. This month’s words include am, it, up, no and yes. Just as you found in my September Sight Word Fun set, this set also includes activities […]
There are a lot of things that symbolize the beginning of fall to me, one of which is comfort food. As the weather begins to cool off, I often crave something hot and comforting. This could be anything from a good bowl of chili or a favorite casserole. It just so happens that today’s recipe […]
It is time for another great apple recipe! This one is not only a great sweet treat for the grownups, it is also kid approved! I happen to have some pretty hard to please young palates in my home, so it is a big deal when a recipe gets their stamp of approval. These Harvest […]
I cannot tell you how excited I am that fall is finally coming! Every time I look out the window and see just a glimmer of red or orange in the trees, or hear the crunch of leaves under my feet, it takes me to a happy place. Why? I don’t know, but I have […]
Have I mentioned yet that I love fall? I probably have once or twice. 😊 Sorry folks, but I just get a little excited about the fall season so this won’t be the last time! I hope you had a chance to check out my free September Sight Word Fun printable post. If not, be […]
It is quickly approaching my favorite time of year everyone! Can you guess what that is? Fall! I love absolutely everything about the fall season. The beautiful colors throughout the trees, the crisp cool air, the smells, and of course the tastes! When I am teaching my kids, I love to incorporate seasonally themed activities. […]
