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How to Shop for Baby Shoes

How to Shop for Baby Shoes

  Baby Shoe Shopping Even if we want them to, babies can’t go barefoot forever. While the American Academy of Pediatrics does recommend letting them go shoeless while their feet and ankles strengthen during the first signs of walking, you’ll have to take the plunge 

Our Favorite Baby Items: Newborn Essentials

Our Favorite Baby Items: Newborn Essentials

While I was struggling through my maternity leave, one of my friends told me that when you’re a parent the days are long but the years are short. I thought I understood what she meant then, but I can truly say that now I actually 

Baby Gear: Newborn Essentials

Baby Gear: Newborn Essentials

New parents are bombarded with lists of baby gear. From internet lists to suggestions from friends to must-haves from our own parents, the amount of things you “need” seems to be never-ending. I am here to tell you that you don’t need to buy one 

3 Ingredient Easy Chocolate Fudge

3 Ingredient Easy Chocolate Fudge

On one of my visits to my grandparents’ house in Irons, MI my Grandma June pulled out a dish of this easy chocolate fudge. She kept it in the refrigerator and it was cold and creamy and so dang good. I still think about the 

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

I decided to try to make these lemon ricotta cookies because my friend Lenna made me some lemon ricotta pancakes one morning when I stayed at her house after a concert and they were AMAZING. The secret ingredient, Lenna taught me this, is the nutmeg! 

An Honest EveryPlate Review

An Honest EveryPlate Review

I have a confession to make. I subscribe to a dinner meal kit every week. Yes, every single week. And I absolutely love it! If you’re struggling with making (and planning) dinner every week, I wanted to give an honest EveryPlate review to maybe make 

Homemade Mac and Cheese

Homemade Mac and Cheese

To quote Chrissy Teigan: This is MY mac and cheese, dammit. This homemade mac and cheese recipe is one I’ve been making for years. My mom taught me the basics and I’ve practiced and kept making it for years. I’ve made countless variations, but this 

Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppers

This is one of our summer staple recipes. My friend Jenna visited once with her dog Wade for a puppy playdate and she brought the ingredients for goat cheese stuffed peppers to throw on the grill. I can honestly say that before then I had