I still remember when my son's then first-grade teacher asked if they could test him for the gifted program in our school district. I looked at her and asked, "Are you sure?" I just thought my sweet, curious boy asked a lot of questions.…
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the definitive weeknight protein that please (almost) everyone. They’re as versatile as you can get, but cooking chicken breasts evenly so that they’re flavorful and juicy can be challenging. That’s…
We know a little something about reinvention after motherhood and women entrepreneurs. Hey, Kristen did an entire TedX talk about it! And I've made a few career switches myself -- finally landing on this sweet gig that Kristen and I crea…
Have you ever gotten mad at a mango? I bet you have and that it was because you didn't know how to cut it without totally butchering the fruit. Don't worry -- it has happened to all of us, which is why this week's Kitchen Help Live , our…
Having a new baby is completely life-changing in the best possible way...and, in some harder-to-embrace ways too. (Looking at you, complete lack of sleep.) If you're anything like me, a house that's in chaos will make you feel even more …
We're happy to be working with our sponsor Brother to bring you this post If we had a nickel for every time we told our kids to put away their shoes or pick up their toys, well, we'd be writing this from our yacht in the south of France …
As food lovers, we're always talking about what and how to cook so that you can enjoy delicious home cooked meals even when you're crunched for time or working on a tight budget. But time and money savings start before you hit the kitche…
Yes there are like so many holidays and official months, it can be hard to keep track. But one that makes a lot of sense to set a calendar alert for is National Car Care Month , which happens to be right now. You know how we all remember…
We are always on the lookout for tips and tricks to help us save money when we're at the supermarket. Because really, who wouldn't love to save a few bucks (or uh, a lot of bucks) on groceries? We all know about coupons and price compari…
I was so proud of myself, the first time my daughter wanted to color her hair at home and asked for a pink stripe in her hair. I did all the research (what's easiest, safest, least messy ) and finally settled on dyeing it with...Kool-Aid…
So let's talk brows. Or more specifically, how to get the perfect brow . Because as I've said before, if there is one single thing you can do to make you look polished -- even if you wear no other makeup -- it's making sure your brows lo…
Making homemade almond milk (or mylk, as it's often referred to), may seem like an unnecessary bother to some -- and I get it. This process may not be for everyone, but if you drink almond milk often and care about how things taste, I st…
If your family has been thinking about adopting, I'm here as a BTDT mom to help. This year, my family grew by one more child when my husband and I adopted our daughter, a spunky 2-year-old from South Korea. It feels like we're experts on…
You may be wondering just how to remove ticks from your kids, should the need arise. And we don't blame you one bit. With the warmer weather comes longer days spent outdoors and kids running barefoot in the yard. Also, increased warning …
If you find yourself searching for -- then washing -- a bazillion cups everyday, you need this kitchen organization tip that my awesome fiancé installed in our kitchen. Not only is it convenient, but it turns out to be an incredible time…
Big batch cooking conjures visions of slaving over the stove for an entire Sunday, but that doesn't have to be the case. In fact, cooking in bulk can be as simple as doubling your dinner portions and saving the extra half for later in th…
I've got good news and bad news. The good news is that you can totally write a book. You don't need otherworldly talent (though you do need some talent); you don't need an MFA you promised yourself you'd get but never did; you don't even…
If you're not getting much more than a "yeah," "nope," or "fine" when you ask about your kid's day at school, it might be time for some new conversations starters. (Trust us, we're right there with you.) So we set out to collect dozens o…
Healthy eating is a commitment. If it wasn't, we wouldn't start every new year with a renewed pledge to stick with it. But for families especially, the commitment isn't just one of will power, it's also a financial commitment. Because th…
Sugar is tricky: On one hand, natural, unprocessed sugar has an important place in our diet. On the other, things get dicey real fast given how ubiquitous added sugar is in so many of our supermarket foods -- it's in everything from sand…
I've been looking for some fun ways to up our Easter egg decorating game this year. You know, beyond the very reliable Paas kit I usually grab in the checkout line at the grocery. Enter, unicorn eggs. The most amazing DIY unicorn eggs fo…
Those of you who already have Genevieve Ko’s popular new(ish) book, Better Baking: Wholesome Ingredients, Delicious Desserts , know what a gem it is. At the heart of her unconventional approach is swapping many standard baking ingredient…
Thanks to über-generous in-laws, we've taken our kids to Disney World Orlando four times in the last few years. So we've pretty much done Disney every way that you can imagine. We've stayed at Disney resorts and rented off-site condos, w…
Ah, coffee. For most of us, having a nice cup of morning joe gives us the fuel we need to pack lunches, find lost shoes, and get to work -- all before 8:30 a.m. But there’s nothing worse than taking a sip of freshly brewed coffee to find…