I made this kale pesto in less than 10 minutes! My family devoured it. It was that good! (adapted from this recipe) The Best Kale Pesto INGREDIENTS 2 to 3 cloves garlic, peeled3 cups packed kale3/4 cup walnuts or pecans (I used pecans)2 tablespoons lemon juice (I love lemons, so I juiced a whole one)¾…
Do you know why your crying baby cries? If you’re pregnant (or already have your little one), I bet that you’d do (or did) everything to make sure your little in-utero baby was safe, healthy and growing as they should. You take your prenatal vitamins and try to eat healthy foods. You’d get enough rest…
And other truths new parents don’t want to say out loud “I don’t like being a mom” can be scary to confess. Whether you always knew you wanted to be a parent or became one hesitantly, the reality of having a new baby can be quite a shock. The change and upheaval in your somewhat…
This is a guest article written by Bonni Berger, as originally seen in DCAreaMoms.com. “Will you be the legal guardian of our kids if we die?” My husband and I were not expecting this. Our friends, who were asking, had two little ones and were perfectly healthy. This was pre-COVID, when the likelihood of a premature death…
When you don’t know what to eat… soup’s the answer. Vegetable soup to be specific! Don’t know what to make or eat in the days leading up to Thanksgiving or afterwards? This pot of soup is full of vegetables, making it a great, healthy meal to get you through the week. Rustic Vegetable Soup adapted…
This vegetarian sandwich (or salad) comes together for a fast meal that can’t go wrong. Eat it straight up or put it between two slices of toasted bread. It’s full of fiber, protein, iron and a host of vitamins! And it takes less than 10 minutes to put together. Plus, it’s sooo good! Amazing Vegetarian…
My husband and I moved into our “starter” home more than 25 years ago. Two renovations and three kids later, we’re still here. Soon after we moved in, we met our neighbors Marilyn and Danny who lived behind us. We shared a chain-link fence in our backyards. Years later, Marilyn would retell the story of…
Babies cry. And cry. There’s no getting around this fact. That’s the only mode of communication babies have to tell us when they’re unhappy, hungry, wet, sick, scared, lonely, tired, in pain, overstimulated, too hot or too cold. Whew. Those are a lot of feelings to have! Sometimes babies cry even when parents have exhausted…
Cold Soup With Just a Few Ingredients! Chilled Yogurt and Cucumber Soup Adapted from Aromas From Aleppo by Poopa Dweck 2 c. plain yogurt 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 c. cold milk 2 large cucumbers or 5 minis, peeled and chopped or shredded 1 TB dried mint 2 TB finely…
Preparing a toddler for a new baby is sometimes an after thought for busy parents. Or sometimes, it’s all they can think about. Many parents of only children ask themselves, “How will I ever love another baby as much as I love the one I have?” That worry quickly fades as they bond with their…