Here's this week's dating at home idea:CHEEZ-IT SCRABBLE!Play a game of Scrabble with your spouse tonight! You can take out all the Z's, Q's, and X's and other letters that drive you crazy. Better yet, eat them! When was the last time you had Cheez-It crackers? I forgot how good these were. YUM!These are also good for...

ON THE MENUSunday: Polynesian BBQ chicken served with watermelon, rice, and a green saladMonday: 4th OF JULY! Tuesday: Taco SaladWednesday: LeftoversThursday: Ooey Gooey Crock pot chicken served over rice with a side of fresh summer fruitFriday: Picnic in the park (KFC or pizza)Remember to comment if you'd like any of...

MJ and I made some paper flowers today. We wanted some silk flowers for our playtime but we decided to make some tissue paper flowers instead. Here's how you make these super easy paper flowers. Supplies needed:Tissue paper (whichever colors you want)Pipe cleaners (green for traditional flowers or multi-colored for whimsical...

I crave chocolate, in almost any form, almost everyday. Today is supposed to be a nice warm summer day so I decided we were going to make Pudding Pops! (Are you thinking about Bill Cosby saying "Puddin' Pops" right now? I am!)These were super easy to make. Three ingredients to yum! This recipe comes from Our Best Bites...

Tonight for Family Night, we are going to play some games with MJ. She loves to play games with us but often times our playtime gets postponed due to preparing meals, running errands, cleaning, working, etc. So, tonight we are just going to play!We will start our family night off with a new tradition: Accomplishments...

It's finally Friday! Hooray! I still look forward to Fridays. Being a mom is a full-time job- no break, no sick days or holidays, and even on the weekends- but at least my hubby is home to help out for 2 whole days on the weekend. I also look forward to Fridays because I usually get to hang out with my husband.Tonight...

ON THE MENU: World TourSUNDAY: Crock pot Chicken Tikka Masala (India), served with turmeric rice and peasMONDAY: Falafel Pitas (Middle East), stuffed with cucumber/tomato/feta salad, hummus, and cilantro & chive yogurtTUESDAY: LeftoversWEDNESDAY: Sandwiches (Anyone know this one? Mine is going to be the super American...

MJ is pretty good about playing on her own but sometimes she wants to do something different. I'm a list person. I find myself constantly making lists. Here is a list of things to do when boredom hits.Things to do inside:Decorate your own stationary with some blank paper and envelopesMake a collage with some old magazinesPaint...

We went through our recycle bin and found lots of boxes that would make a fun little city for MJ's cars. We decided to cover them with paper and draw on them. (MJ wanted the post office and Toys 'R Us as part of her buildings.) We might add to our city but this was a start. MJ spent some good time playing with her cars...

It's always harder to go out with your spouse on regular dates when you have children. Finding a sitter, paying a sitter, and paying for your date can be a little challenging at times but it doesn't mean that you should stop dating your spouse. Go out when you can! And when you can't, try doing an at-home date.Here's this...