Caramel Popcorn

One of my favorite fall treats is caramel popcorn. Sure, I could make it any time of the year, but it's so addicting that I'm better off saving it for special occasions. It really is amazing, especially when it's warm...Read More

Blankets for Brianna: Laurel’s Story

Posted on October 27, 2017October 26, 2017 by Cassandra

Expecting a first baby is a joyous time in one's life. For any woman who has planned her pregnancy, there is excitement and anticipation for nine months as she picks out a name, prepares the nursery, and daydreams about the...Read More

Perfectly Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

I love chocolate chip cookies. Like really, really love them. There's just something about a warm, gooey, chocolate chip cookie straight out of the oven, with a glass of cold milk, that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. Unfortunately,...Read More

How to kick a cold in 2 days

Posted on October 24, 2017January 18, 2020 by Cassandra

It's that nasty time of year again when the kids are back in school and bringing home all sorts of sicknesses with them. It's been two months since my kids returned to school, and I have been sick twice already!...Read More

This little piggy had a birthday!

Posted on October 23, 2017October 23, 2017 by Cassandra

Yes, you read the headline right. We just had a piggy birthday party...for a real pig! One year ago, Miss Piggy was born. My dad picked her out of her litter when she was a newborn, having made the decision...Read More

Authentic Italian Stew

Today was one of those days when I had a crockpot meal planned, but forgot to prep early enough to cook it in the crockpot! Sound familiar? I'm sure that never happens to anyone else. Usually when this happens, it's...Read More

Ding-Dong-Ditching: A favorite family tradition

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Cassandra

One of our kids' favorite parts about Halloween is our tradition of ding-dong ditching. I know what you all must be thinking: What kind of terrible parents teach their kids to ding-dong ditch? I guess I should include in there...Read More

Cozy-up to one of these great books this winter!

Posted on October 16, 2017November 13, 2017 by Cassandra

It's almost that nice time of year where I can snuggle up with a good book in front of the fire. Okay, who am I kidding? It rarely gets cold enough here in warm, sunny Southern California to snuggle up...Read More

Aubrey’s Got Talent!

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Cassandra

Life is full of disappointments. As a parent, this is one of the more difficult lessons to teach our children. We want so much for them to succeed and our hearts hurt for them when they are let down. My...Read More

Healing Chicken Soup

Cold and flu season is upon us, and chicken soup is good for more than the soul! Mom used to always say chicken soup was the cure for sickness, but I didn't really understand that until a few years ago,...Read More