Reading used to be one of my favorite past times and these days it feels like more of a novelty to crack open a book and put a chunk of time into reading. After a long day, I usually choose a show to binge on tv for an hour or two because it allows me to mindlessly not think for a few minutes-- but, this summer I'm trying to be more dedicated to...

I grew up on strawberry freezer jam, my mom would go pick up local berries, bring them home and make batches of freezer jam for us to enjoy over the winter months. If you've ever had homemade strawberry jam then you understand what a treat that it is-- it tastes like summer. It wasn't until I had my own kitchen that I started making it myself and experimenting...

Now that the weather is perfect for outdoor playtime I love being able to scoot them outside during Naomi's afternoon nap. Our new place gives me lots to explore, trees to climb and spots to dig dirt but another thing they really love to do outside is; play with chalk. And Charlotte's favorite part is when I get the hose out to wash it off-- she loves to,...