Here are my top 7 tips for a less stressful holiday season. I told my mom, "Wow, the holidays are a lot of work as a grown-up!" Yes, yes they are - if you make it that way. The holidays bring on a ton of demands - cookie making, present buying and wrapping, budgets, debt, family get togethers, family drama, cleaning, parties - yes, a ton of demands. Sure, these things are fun but when all Read the full post >>>
How we said goodbye to our family pet
As I start to write this, I am sobbing because of the loss I know we are going to face - I just made the call to the veterinarian to put our 12-year-old dog, Charli, down. As I type, she is laying down beside my chair - shivering, barely able to get comfortable, noticeably in some pain. Here is how we said goodbye to our family pet. Brian and I brought Charli home 12 years ago when it was Read the full post >>>
Green Monster Burgers
Once you make these Green Monster Burgers you will never go back to regular burgers again. Oh, and then make some Blueberry Cobbler for dessert. Are you worried that your kiddos are not getting enough veggies in their diet? Worry no more. Print Green Monster Burgers Author: Betsy at BMoore Healthy Recipe type: Dinner Cuisine: American Prep time: 10 mins Cook Read the full post >>>
Top 10 reasons to vacation without the kids
Brian and I love to travel and I think it has helped our marriage a ton. Here are my top 10 reasons to vacation without the kids. Yes, without the kids. I think I am writing this post tonight because it is winter and I am dreaming of a trip to the beach. I think it is these dreary Pennsylvania days and nights. This lack of sun in my life makes me dream of warm sand and cocktails by the Read the full post >>>
Why I’m not sad my child is going to Kindergarten
I wrote this post years ago when our Madilyn was heading to Kindergarten. Now, she is on her way to 3rd Grade. Our baby, Juliana, is heading to Kindergarten. I really can't believe it. This is why I'm not sad my child is going to Kindergarten. Two words - she's ready. I know one thing - bedtime will be even more special now. It really is hard to believe how fast preschool went - that first day Read the full post >>>
Real Food Pumpkin Cinnamon Pancakes
Instead of going out for pancakes, try making these real food pumpkin cinnamon pancakes at home. Make extra so you can store them in the fridge or freezer and pop them in the toaster on busy mornings. Quick, delicious, healthy and they may make the list of foods to eat everyday and will help you keep your mama sanity on school mornings! Print Real Food Pumpkin Cinnamon Pancakes Read the full post >>>
How to boost your mood and win a boutique gift card!
Here are my tips on how to boost your mood and win a boutique gift card. With the sad deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, I have been thinking about mood and sadness especially with women and young moms. After the birth of both of my girls, I dealt with postpartum depression. It wasn't as severe as many women, but I had those terrible thoughts. I remember thinking about Madilyn not Read the full post >>>
The most adorable dresses and supporting small business
For Easter this year, the most adorable dresses and supporting small business were important to me. I have been meaning to share where I got the dresses my girls wore. I don't do this often but these dresses are THAT amazing! I LOVE to support small businesses. I have a small business of my own so I get it. I understand the busy mom who wants to start her own business to be creative and Read the full post >>>
How to handle Mothers Day after loss
I wrote this post a few years ago right after Mother's Day. I can't say that Mother's Day is easier every year. However, my miscarriage has led me to treasure the people in my life even more. Here's to all the mom's out there who have dealt with loss. This weekend, I am praying for you. Believe me, I love Mothers Day but it sure is hard to handle Mothers Day after loss. After a miscarriage, Read the full post >>>
Horseradish Kale Salmon Patties
My kids are funny - if dinner is in "patty" form and they can dip it into something, it is usually a win! Green Monster Burgers have been a popular dinner around here so I tried it with Horseradish Kale Salmon Patties and we won again so I had to share with you all! I'm always looking for ways to incorporate more veggies into my meals and into the bellies of my kiddos, Madilyn and Juliana Read the full post >>>
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