By: Trisha Novotny Do the words Spring cleaning overwhelm you?  Are you thinking I can barely keep up with the day-to-day chores let alone think about taking the time to Spring clean my entire home.  Don’t toss in the towel yet until you have tried my one-hour a day Spring cleaning options. Who ever said spring-cleaning had to be accomplished in one day or even one week for that matter?  Stop overwhelming your to do list and try scheduling one hour each day to do your Spring cleaning using one of the below options and in a matter of days you will find that the term Spring clean ..read more

It’s Spring and that gets our little family excited to eat outside and gets mama craving lot’s of fresh veggies. What better to pair with veggies then a delicious easy dip? This Roasted Red Pepper Hummus comes together fast and easy and turns out great time and time again. My little guy absolutely loves helping make it and eats it by the spoonful!  What you will need:  1 whole Red Bell Pepper (Charred in oven) 1 can Chick peas/ Garbanzo Beans (same thing) strain the can and give a quick rinse 1/3 cup avacado oil or olive oil  3/4 tsp&nbs ..read more

Anytime is a good time for fresh homemade cookies and these are triple delicious with milk chocolate chips, toffee bits and the special touch of sprinkled coarse sea salt on the top of each cookie.  Make a double batch so you can  make freezer cookie balls our of the dough and freeze them for later use.  I already placed a couple dozen frozen cookie balls in my freezer for those need a fresh cookie times. Enjoy! Print Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies with Toffee Triple delicious cookies with milk chocolate chips, toffee bits and added sea salt sprinkle. These have become a family ..read more

Finding the Light in Homework Time: Discovering the BenQ MindDuo 2 Kids Study Lamp As a mom, there’s nothing quite like watching your children dive into a world of learning and discovery during homework and project time. However, the struggle to find the perfect lighting in my kids’ rooms, which only feature one dim overhead light, has always been a source of concern. Too often, I noticed the squinting and the shifting, trying to catch the light just right, which not only strained their eyes but also dampened their enthusiasm. The importance of proper lighting became glaringly obvious one eve ..read more

As a mom, I’ve navigated the journey from cradling my first-born baby to chasing around a fiercely independent toddler. Gone are the days of peaceful cuddles; now, it’s all about his eagerness to explore the world on his own terms. Yet, with this newfound independence comes a desire to be involved in everything I do, especially when it comes to household chores. I found myself at a crossroads, trying to make daily tasks fun and engaging for him while teaching the importance of contributing to our home. It was a challenge, to say the least, until we discovered the magic of music through Pep a ..read more

Gooder Kids is the go-to exchange hub for free items: Give what you don’t need, get what you do, and keep kids and baby items in circulation.  https://assets-247moms.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/2024/03/Gooder-Kids-l-Animated-l-Beta-Release.mp4   Launch Alert  : Gooder Beta is now live and we’re thrilled to welcome you, Nothing to download, free to use! Come, get and give stuff!!! This is just the start of our journey towards a revolutionary platform, so please bear with us! Our promise now and always? Full focus on value delivery for you. And remember, the more of us there a ..read more

I love a delicious baked good but don’t always have the time to sift the flour and slowly mix and fold in ingredients. Sometimes I need a recipe that’s quick and easy but still has impressive results. These will fill your house with warm scents of cinnamon and vanilla. These are gluten and dairy free but honestly no one will be able to tell because they are dense and moist. I love to whip out a batch of these when I am headed to a playdate with my toddler for all of us to enjoy. Quick clean up with just throwing my blender in the dishwasher and a few measuring cups. I love using silicone muffi ..read more

New Marble Dream® Resurfacing Kit — A Dream of a Project   There’s never been an easier, more economical way to revitalize your kitchen or bathroom countertops. In just a weekend, you can turn any surface into a luxurious marble top. With no artistic skills, this easy DIY kit gives you authentic-looking marble surfaces for just $169. The Marble Dream® Resurfacing Kit from Daich Coatings comes in Pristine White and Cosmos Black. You create genuine marble veining that softly flows and swirls, or something more distinct and defined. It’s all up to you.   The coatings and tools you nee ..read more

Rekindling the Spark: 15 Budget-Friendly Date Night Ideas for Busy Parents In the whirlwind of parenthood, finding time for your partner can feel like searching for a quiet moment in a storm. After the arrival of our first child, carving out time for each other was tough, but the challenge intensified with our second. Days blurred into nights, and the concept of “us time” seemed like a distant memory. The longer we went without connecting, the more daunting the idea of planning a date night became, and slowly, the distance between us grew. It was then I realized – my partner means the world t ..read more

Print Best Ever Banana Bread This is my favorite Banana bread recipe. It freezes great so making a double batch is always a bonus to have an extra loaf in the freezer for those last minute Banana Bread cravings. Prep Time 20 minutes minutes Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes Servings 8 Ingredients 5 large Bananas 4 large eggs - well beaten 1 cup Butter softened 1 cup Brown sugar 1 cup White sugar 3 1/2 cup Flour 2 tsp Baking soda 1 tsp Salt 2 tsp Cinnamon 2 tsp Vanilla 1/2 tsp All spice 1 cup Walnuts chopped Instructions Place Bananas in large bowl, beat with mixes till smooth ..read more