Month: September 2014

DIY Cheshire Cat Costume

DIY Cheshire Cat Costume

This Cheshire Cat costume idea is so easy to put together that anyone can do it—no sewing required! A few years ago, my girls did an Alice in Wonderland costume theme for Halloween.  My oldest daughter came up with the ideas for this super-easy Cheshire Cat costume all on her own. Not only is it easy,…

Gluten-free Made Easy Cookbook Review + GF Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Gluten-free Made Easy Cookbook Review + GF Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

I’m excited to be reviewing another gluten-free cookbook today: Gluten-Free Made Easy by Christi Silbaugh and Michele Vilseck. It is chock full of delicious-looking recipes, as well as tips and tricks to make converting your kitchen to gluten-free much easier. I’m always looking for good gluten-free muffins to put in the girls’ school lunches, and…

9/11 Memorial in NYC

9/11 Memorial in NYC

In honor of the 13th anniversary of September 11, 2001, I thought I would share some of the photos I took when my husband and I visited the memorial in New York City. The museum didn’t open until the end of May, so we missed that, but the memorial itself was absolutely stunning. It had…

Tuna Carrot Bites

Tuna Carrot Bites

Yesterday was our first day back to school. Here’s a sneak peek of my girls before they left for the day. Aren’t they just adorable? And too grown-up. When school starts, it’s time for me to start thinking about what to set out for “after day school snacks.” (That’s what my then 6-year-old always called…