Unlike most recipes, which I have developed and curated to perfection over the course of several years, such as my Spicy Shrimp Tacos, these pancakes were discovered entirely by accident. One summer during college, I was living in a surprisingly spacious (as in, 4 bed,4 bath) NYU dorm room in Chinatown during an internship. After …
9 Tips for Combatting Morning Sickness
I’m sorry, dear friend, that you have stumbled across this post, because it likely means that you have searched “morning sickness” on Pinterest, which means you are suffering right now! Or, hopefully, you just found out you are pregnant, and you’re trying to be prepared! Yay! Either way, you are probably reading this because you …
How I (finally) Lost the Baby Weight – The FWTFL Program
A quick search on Pinterest of “How to lose baby weight” reveals article after article promising to teach you how to lose the baby weight just six weeks postpartum, to lose weight by drinking lots of protein shakes, or empty promises that the weight will fall right off if you breastfeed. Let it be known …
Easy DIY Souvenir Shadow Box
For anyone who visits my blog primarily for the motherhood or food posts, and thinks they have no place in DIY-land, this one is for you! This project is extremely easy – anyone can do it! All you need is a picture, a shadow box, and something meaningful you’ve kept from your travels or staycations. …
My Breastfeeding Story: A raw and honest account of the first few months.
The birth of a baby is one of the defining moments in any woman’s life. One tiny little human has the ability to completely change your view of the world, the way you relate to those around you, and expose so many strengths and weaknesses you never knew were there. When my little precious pie …
Spicy Shrimp Tacos
After a long hiatus from blogging due to moving, a trip to CA for a friend’s wedding, and a beach stay with my family in FL, I’m back! When my family goes on vacation, we usually stay in a condo so that we can cook while we’re there rather than eating out every night. Thank …
15 Packing Tips for Your Next Move
When it comes to moving, I like to think of myself as a sort of expert. Why’s that, you ask? Well, we are in the middle of our 4th move in under three years of marriage. Luckily, this time we’re moving because we’re buying a house, so this will be our last move for quite …
8 Myths You Have Been Told About Breastfeeding
“First drink in 9 months! Dad is watching the baby and I’m pumping and dumping tonight!” Does this sound familiar? Surely everyone has scrolled through Facebook and seen a picture of one beer with this common caption of the mother expressing her excitement over drinking, followed by pumping and dumping. Guess what? This mom definitely …
How to Take Amazing Monthly Pictures of Your Baby
One of the biggest trends in baby-world right now is taking pictures month-by-month of your baby to watch how they grow over the course of their first year. I don’t see this trend going anywhere any time soon; Babies grow and develop so dramatically in that first year that the monthly pictures are a great …
4 Websites that Pay You to Work from Home
Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom looking for small ways to supplement your income, or you have a full-time job and just want some extra cash, there are ways to make money from home! The internet has opened up a whole new world of opportunities. If you capitalize on the right opportunities, these jobs could help …