Zucchini "noodles" are fine as long as your keep your expectations low. They are not nor will they ever be the glory that is PASTA. However, if you are riding the lonely low-carb train (which we just jumped back on) it's a fun way to trick yourself into eating veggies. Spiralize 2 large zucchinis. Chop …
Best Instant Pot Black Beans
We go through a lot of black beans. (Tacos!!plus, easy finger food for the Baby Bear) And those little cans add up in price. Enter the instant pot. Not to be used for everything, (I am looking at you, people make cheesecake and ribs) but one of my favorite uses is how quick I can …
15 Minute (Snow In April) Chicken Noodle Soup
I promised I wouldn't write a novel before I post recipes, so I will spare you the details of my day. Let's just say it's been 7 months of snow and we are ready for spring! But snow drifts, sniffle,s and sore throats are still a reality on this lovely April day. Here comes the …
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Fighting Feelings of Failure
I've been a slacker at blogging. I was talking to my friend at church the other day, and I told her it's hard to blog because I feel like a hypocrite. The whole point of this blog is to encourage others on their journey to work from home with small kids, and lately I feel …
The Best Indoor Play-Place In Fort Worth
Texas natives know we have to enjoy the weather when we can: mainly March-June and September-November. When the days are too freezing or too sweltering, there are plenty of indoor things to keep the kids amused. Unfortunately, many of them are over-priced or involve constantly purchasing fries and ice cream. There was another cheap play-place …
On Writing and Mothering
This guest post is by the talented and lovely Brittany Knott. Read more of her beautiful writing on her blog Knee Deep in Lovely. Nothing motivated me to finish the first draft of my book more than my due date. Because, really, I could have kept dragging it out. I didn’t have a publisher giving me deadlines or …
When Motherhood Doesn’t Feel Magical
It's bedtime and I am dreading it, but like everything in life I just have to deal with it and get it done. I didn't always dread bedtime. My girl used to be the best sleeper. Every since Aurelia realized how easy it was to climb out of her crib and we decided to remove …
Must-Haves for Road Trips with Toddlers
We recently took a little trip up to Colorado to visit my best friend and her family. The 11 hour drive turned into 14 as changed routes to avoid tornados forming over open plain in the middle of nowhere. My 2-year-old did surprisingly well, thanks to a couple must-haves to make the trip a little …
A Day in the Life of a Busy Graphic Design Mom
This week's Stay-At-Home-Something Story comes from my old friend Angie Pope. Angie and I attended bible college together way back in the day. She is a super-talented designer and the mom of two gorgeous kids. Angie shares some great tips on how to balance life/work load at home. I founded my business, LaLuna Designs in 2012. …
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The World Is Still Beautiful
This morning I woke up with a heart that felt raw and exposed. I, like so many others, feel the weight of grief from watching our nation being torn apart. I, like all of us, am part of conglomerate of voices with feelings, opinions, anger, sadness and disbelief about events across the country and right next …
The Stay At Home Something 