no-bake peanut butter balls

This is one of those delicious snacks that I make weekly. My kids love them and every friend I share with asks for the recipe. Ingredients 2 cups oats 2 cups peanut butter 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup of flax seed (optional)     Instructions In no particular order, mix all of the ingredients together […]

bump update :: 30 weeks

Week 30: Symptoms :: Rolling over while laying down instantly causes my back to hurt. And my belly has definitely gotten bigger because I’m bumping into things I didn’t before haha Food Aversions :: nothing specific Food Cravings :: nothing specific Sleep :: I have absolutely no problem falling asleep. I do wake up once or twice to go […]

bump update :: 29 weeks

Week 29: Symptoms :: We are officially in the third trimester & some third trimester things have begun to happen. Back pain, pelvic discomfort, cramping, whoop! And I can’t see my feet. 😄 Also, my doctor appointments are every 2 weeks now so we’re getting closer! Food Aversions :: nothing specific Food Cravings :: Popsicles Sleep :: I fall […]

our 5-year-anniversary trip to oahu, hawaii

Before I share all our pictures, stories and links to the best places to eat on the island, I want to provide some backstory of how this trip even happened. Apparently, Aaron has been planning this trip for a couple of years. He knew that swimming with turtles has been on my bucket list since […]

sugar cookie recipe

Happy National Sugar Cookie Day!   Any excuse to make this treat is fine by me, and it was so much fun to do with my 2 1/2 year old. She absolutely loved helping me pour in the 6 easy ingredients and cutting out the cookies. And decorating them with our homemade frosting was a […]

bump update :: 27 weeks

Week 27: Symptoms :: I feel like I’ve had some growing pains this week, so we’re definitely getting bigger. Food Aversions :: nothing specific Food Cravings :: nothing specific but some things sound really good and others don’t haha Sleep :: it does not take long for me to fall asleep. But every time I lay down, Baby Girl […]