August 5, 2013

Mom Monday {lunchbox round-up}

With school starting soon I thought it would be fun to share a few lunchbox finds I have been collecting. I love how these are all eco-friendly, and the bento versions really help promote a healthy, well-balanced meal. Enjoy! 1 Reusable bamboo spoon and fork in one!! 2 Waste Free lunch kit 3 Leak-proof cooler bag/lunch box 4  A fun take on the bento box 5 The ultimate bento 6 Laptop lunches 7 The eco-lunchbox 8 Machine washable...READ MORE

July 18, 2013

In the Kitchen {easy tomato snacks}

One of my favorite kitchen gadgets is my food dehydrator. I do most of my dehydrating in the spring and summer as the fruits are my favorite. Dried peaches...yum! I have been trying to do more veggies as well. My most recent veggie success are these delicious tomatoes. They are so super easy too! Start by slicing your ripe tomatoes 1/4" thick. Toss with olive oil, salt and garlic powder.  Cherry tomotoes are also super yummy this way. Dehydrate for...READ MORE

July 10, 2013

In the Kitchen {easy summer salad}

I whipped up this gorgeous, delicious, healthy salad last night for us. Everyone loved it so much, I thought I had to share. It took all of maybe 5 minutes to prepare and I used local fresh organic...READ MORE

July 1, 2013

Mom Monday {DIY Crown Bar}

For Piper's 3rd birthday party we had a purple princess party. One of my favorite parts was the DIY crown bar. Inspired by the ever fabulous Bri of Design Love Fest, and her DIY crown post here, I decided to make a station for guests to decorate their own crowns to wear during the princess party. I followed Bri's directions pretty closely, and purchased some gold poster board (WARNING it was $5/sheet at Hobby Lobby which yielded 5 crowns). I added to...READ MORE