RECIPE: INSTANT POT MAC N’ CHEESE
After many attempts and cheese combinations, we have come up with a delicate mac n’ cheese.
The kids gave it 2 thumbs up, saying it tasted better than any restaurant or box.
BEST SUMMER WEDGE SANDALS UNDER $75 – NEUTRALS
PERSONAL STYLE We talked about using pops of color in your shoes and accessories. Let’s talk about neutrals. Some people might argue neutrals are boring and should be avoided. I love neutrals because they help enhance the color, and offer a nice balance. When my outfit includes some bold colors (or on days I don’t…
Valentine’s Day – COVID style
LET'S CELEBRATE! Unfortunately, we’re becoming experts practicing “social distance celebrations”. I think Valentine’s Day marks the last holiday we celebrated in person last year. And since we have been social distancing on the extreme, and we love a good party in our little corner of the world, we’ve been making a big deal, even out…
BEST SUMMER WEDGE SANDALS UNDER $75
PERSONAL STYLE After my first pregnancy (OK, who am I kidding, during my first pregnancy), I swore that I would NEVER wear uncomfortable shoes again. So I don’t. My go-to’s are slip-on sneakers, ballerina flats, and wedges. I love my wedge boots, my wedge dress shoes (oh, one day I’ll show you all the fabulous…
A ‘BOLD RAINBOW’ KIDS BEDROOM
DESIGN INSPIRATION I’ve recently been asked by a few moms to help with inspiration for a rainbow room for boys in preschool/early elementary school. Since kids change their minds often, I like to keep my entire design (including all furniture and accessories to under $2000/room. Obviously, if you keep existing pieces and work around them,…
MY TOP SUBSCRIPTION BOXES FOR KIDS
KIDS I’m big on experiences, especially with kids – going to hands-on museums, the childrens’ theatre, farms, anywhere they can learn through touch and play, and engage all their senses. I really miss taking the kids to these various places (pandemic and all) and was eager to fill this void and keep us busy at home. …
MY KIDS’ BATHROOM
A CORNER OF MY HOME I love how bright, airy, and calm our kids’ bathroom is. The double vanity and mirror were there when we moved in. The color palette is cool, with muted shades of green and grey (the quartz counter is white dusted with light grey. Since we are such huge fans of…
A Master Sitting Area
A CORNER OF MY HOME Moving in the midst of the pandemic translated to holding off on in-person furniture shopping for a bit longer (and opting to make do with the furniture we already owned). We chose to split up our beloved Linge Roset sectional that used to be in our old living room, and…
Instant Pot Teriyaki Meatballs
RECIPES These teriyaki meatballs are known in our home as “mommy’s meatballs”. The kids ask for them at least once a week, and ALWAYS ask for seconds (if not more). I love them because I have all the ingredients readily at home (including the 1.5lbs multi-packs of ground turkey from Costco). Instant Pot Teriyaki Meatballs…
Instant Pot Oatmeal (& Leftover Oatmeal Muffins)
My kids love oatmeal. We all know we don’t have the time to stand in front of the stovetop for 30min in the morning to pull it off. Turns out, my kids love my simple-and-quick Instant Pot oatmeal. Start the pot going, and by the time you’re done wrangling everyone to the kitchen table, it’s ready to be served! .. and if you’re stuck with leftovers – I discovered this great recipe for leftover oatmeal muffins! Yum!