One of the highlights of parenting has got to be watching your child experience all their “firsts.” Mr. Second Helpings and I have relished most of The Little Helping’s first tries of activities and foods. Some first are more monumental than others but they are all precious in my eyes. Most of the developmental moments or milestones … Continue reading »
Zucchinis are here! But what to do with them? You could bake them into a bread like this one made by the always charming Kernels and Seeds. I often cube and sauté them to mix with pasta like in this Linguini with Clams recipe. If you just want something even more light and simple this post has your … Continue reading »
Update 9/9/12: If you have stumbled upon this post looking for a way to stream workouts make sure to click over to my review of http://www.workoutsondemand.com and enter the membership giveaway or take advantage of the 55% reader discount. Good afternoon Netflix Users and Our Lady Readers! It has been a few weeks since the … Continue reading »
If you missed my recent post featuring a recipe for Savory Jalapeño Cornbread you also missed the invitation to enter my very first give away. The good news is you can go back and read the post, bake a batch of the spicy cornmeal goodness, and share it with friends any time you please. The … Continue reading »
I am finally back to work following a two week road trip extravaganza. It was a jam-packed end to a jam-packed two months of crazy goodness. I’ll be honest – I am pooped! The first morning I woke up at home I stepped onto my bathroom scale to see “how I did.” In it’s usual … Continue reading »
We have reached the peak of the summer produce season and it is time to indulge in one of my favorite treats – fresh corn eaten right off the cob. I spend the bulk of the year looking forward to the few weeks we have access to this guilt-free indulgence. I’ll take it … Continue reading »
IT’S HERE! FINALLY Our New York pictures are finally ready for viewing. I don’t know why getting this post ready became such a struggle for me. Some projects are just overwhelming. I thought it would be fun to assemble them into a slideshow so I could include a few more images than I would have … Continue reading »
Update 9/9/12: If you have stumbled upon this post looking for a way to stream workouts make sure to click over to my review of http://www.workoutsondemand.com and enter the membership giveaway or take advantage of the 55% reader discount. I have some bad news. Netflix has pulled all workout “videos” from their instant watch menu! … Continue reading »