When my daughter was a baby, anyplace with a drive-thru became my best friend. I needed food and it was winter in Minnesota. With temperatures below zero, I refused to leave the comfort of my car and those amazing heated seats. Then my daughter went through that stage where she would only nap by me […]
Author Archives: Tricia Sportsman
I had no idea that feeding a tiny human would be soooooo hard! Newborns eat, sleep, poop. It seems so simple. Feed ‘em, change a diaper, and snuggle up for a quick nap until the cycle repeats in a few hours. But don’t be fooled by that cute tiny human. They are complicated. For me, breastfeeding was […]
Many of my friends playfully make fun of me because I try to only eat organic and non-GMO foods. When I first started eating organic, they’d accuse me of hopping on a new fad and predicted that it would quickly die out. That was nearly 10 years ago. And the thing is, it’s not a […]
As busy parents, it can be difficult to find the time or energy to cook a tasty meal every night, let alone prepare an after-dinner delight. Luckily, as a big fan of easy desserts, I’ve found no-bake cheesecakes are always quick, simple, and delicious. If tonight is a pizza kind of night, you might consider […]
This time of the year is madness!! I can’t look at the calendar without feeling a little weak in the knees. There is hardly a square without scribbles! If you, like me, haven’t even had time to go to the store, try out this easy spin on goulash. I like to emphasize the GHOUL in the name […]
It started with high school friends wanting to reconnect. We kept trying to schedule dinner together, but as busy moms our schedules kept getting in the way. Until, we finally were able to set a date. We ended up at a local place that offered Charcuterie boards along with beer and wine. As moms, we deal […]
There are plenty of things that you should NOT put into a crock pot. For example, a good steak. “How do you like your filet mignon my lady?” Because no one has ever answered that question with “shredded please.” I’ve also learned that you can light up a room real quick if you leave broccoli […]
Are you using a grocery delivery service during the COVID-19 pandemic? As special-needs parents, my husband and I decided to keep our risk to a minimum by not shopping in person. The question became, which service should we utilize to get our groceries? Have you asked the same question? How are you getting groceries during […]
Summer is here and there is nothing quite like cooling down and relaxing with a refreshing and delicious drink in your hand. Discover your next favorite Summer cocktails! The weather is HOT here in Florida and there is nothing quite like cooling down with a refreshing cocktail. If you need some inspiration summer refreshments, I […]
Halloween is an exciting time of the year, especially for kids. The joy of picking out new costumes, going trick-or-treating with family and friends or celebrating at school with classmates. Unfortunately, it’s also a holiday full of endless candy and sugar overload. It’s nice to have healthier snack options that are also fun to eat. […]