Here’s the recipe for a richly flavorful healthy shepherds pie that’s quick and easy to make with just one skillet. The perfect vegetarian weeknight meal! I love a bowl of good, old-fashioned shepherds pie on cold, snowy days. It’s just everything about those days that begin with bulky coats and…
Of all of the breakfast options available for a Disney World character breakfast, this is our #1 choice in terms of food, location, and overall experience! We loved so much about one particular Walt Disney World character breakfast. But probably the most incredible part of all was walking through a…
Here’s the secret for a richly flavorful vegetarian pasta bolognese. The thick, hearty sauce is filled with veggies like carrots and mushrooms. The wind was howling so terribly a couple of nights ago, it was actually rattling the windows. All of a sudden my computer screen went black. And the…
It was the very first thing he’d say every morning in December, as soon as I came into his room: “Chocolate today?” What happened is that Chris had bought an advent calendar for Trevor at Lindt Chocolates. Each day, Tru could open a little cardboard door and find a miniature…
What to expect on (and how to get the most out of) The Polar Express Train Ride in Portland, Maine! A complete photo tour and guide. Trevor spends up to an hour a day playing with his wooden BRIO train set. He focuses intently, building new tracks and driving train…
In a lot of ways, it felt like we had come full circle. Québec City was one of the first trips we ever took as a family of three. Those were the days when Trevor – at the ripe old age of nine months – took in the whole city…
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to create beautiful heart-shaped chocolate-covered strawberries. Surprise someone special with a handmade treat! Looking back over presents I’ve received for different holidays, the ones that really stand out for me aren’t the big or flashy or expensive gifts. The presents that come to my mind…
Planning a weekend in Québec City for the holidays? Here’s your family guide to the best, can’t-miss, kid-friendly sites and restaurants in Québec City. Chris, Trevor, and I have enjoyed a couple of trips to Québec City at Christmas time. We love this city – it’s so stunning during the…
