Lent is a time of penance and many of us give up meat and poultry. Some Catholics abstain from eating beef as well as chicken during the entire Lent period, others during Holy Week, still others just on Good Friday. But giving up meat does not mean you have to give up on flavor. In … Read more
We go on road trips often and we have learned the hard way that there are things we can not leave home without. Here are our road trip essentials when traveling with kids. Snacks for the road. There is nothing worst that hungry and cranky kids stuck in a car. We always bring lot’s of … Read more
Easter is just around the corner, and I have cooked up the cutest, most delicious ( if I do say so myself) Easter Chocolate Coconut Surprise Cupcakes. These are not just cute and easy to make but delicious! They are the perfect Easter treat to share with your family. The kids will love helping you … Read more
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HelloNutchello #CollectiveBias Being Lactose Intolerant is no fun. The belly upset and generally “icky” feeling; you’ll do anything to avoid it. Unfortunately, when you are a child the fun foods and everyday snacks usually consist of some lactose rich product. … Read more
My children love to do their chores, they practically beg my wife and I to give them something to do or clean up. We’re making messes left and right here to make sure we satisfy our children’s need to clean! Sound too good to be true? That’s because it is! Listen, no child … Read more
I’ve always loved chicken salad but most recipes are loaded with calories so I set out to create my own skinny version which is easier to make and has a lot less calories than a regular chicken salad. I substituted the mayo for a combination of greek yogurt and fat free mayonnaise and used Oscar Mayer … Read more
One of the things I love about travel is that you get to encounter places and people that will forever change the way you think about the world. It is not often that a hotel has that effect but this is certainly the case with the Sacred House Hotel in the town of Ürgüp in Cappadocia. … Read more
Located in Duck Key in the Florida Keys Hawks Cay Resort is my idea of paradise: I could just pack my bags and move there right now. There are many beach resorts out there but I just found Hawks Cay to be magical. Maybe it was the dolphins or the breathtaking sunsets or maybe it … Read more
Istanbul is a huge city and there are so many interesting neighborhoods that when we started looking for hotels I could not decide in which area to stay in. While Sultanahmet is convenient as it is close to most of the tourist attractions including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi palace this touristy … Read more
I have been paid to blog and promote The Good Dinosaur as part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and Disney/Pixar. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Our little Sebastian was quite the bundle of energy. He was a handful at home and we appreciated his spunky energy. However, he was also a … Read more
