Lisa
Lisa is a Lifestyle, Family and Travel Writer who has a love of all things travel, all things food, and all things living life. She gives family travel tips, the inspiration to dream, and the real deal of family life. It is not always roses and daisies, but that's life!
The Ultimate 4-Day Family Itinerary in Paris
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The Ultimate 4-Day Family Itinerary in Paris: Fun, Culture, and Foodie Delights

Amsterdam is an enchanting city that offers a perfect blend of cultural experiences, picturesque landscapes, and exciting activities for families. From the vibrant tulip fields at Keukenhof to the traditional windmills of Zaanse Schans, Amsterdam promises an unforgettable adventure. Here’s a comprehensive 4-day itinerary to help you make the most of your family vacation in Amsterdam.
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Chocolate Walnut Brownie

The post provides a detailed recipe for Flaky Honey Walnut Baklava, a sweet Greek pastry made with layers of filo dough, butter, nuts, spices, and honey. It describes the process from preheating the oven, layering and buttering the filo, adding the walnut filling, chilling and cutting the baklava, baking, preparing the honey syrup, to cooling and serving. It also mentions baklava can remain fresh for two weeks at room temperature.
Travel

Discover Amsterdam: A Perfect 4-Day Family Itinerary

Amsterdam is an enchanting city that offers a perfect blend of cultural experiences, picturesque landscapes, and exciting activities for families. From the vibrant tulip fields at Keukenhof to the traditional windmills of Zaanse Schans, Amsterdam promises an unforgettable adventure. Here’s a comprehensive 4-day itinerary to help you make the most of your family vacation in Amsterdam.
Travel

Explore London with Teens: A 4-Day Adventure

A trip to London with teenagers is bound to be an exciting and enriching experience. From iconic landmarks to magical adventures, this vibrant city offers endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. With this carefully crafted 4-day itinerary, you're sure to create memories that will last a lifetime. Explore London with Teens: A 4-Day Adventure!
flaky honey walnut baklava
Food

Flaky Honey Walnut Baklava

The post provides a detailed recipe for Flaky Honey Walnut Baklava, a sweet Greek pastry made with layers of filo dough, butter, nuts, spices, and honey. It describes the process from preheating the oven, layering and buttering the filo, adding the walnut filling, chilling and cutting the baklava, baking, preparing the honey syrup, to cooling and serving. It also mentions baklava can remain fresh for two weeks at room temperature.
Blueberry Almond Ice Cream Wafflewiches
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Blueberry Almond Ice Cream Wafflewiches

Ice cream is not just a summer treat for us. We love it year-round! These Blueberry Almond Ice Cream Wafflewiches are perfect for all the ice cream lovers out there.
Picture Perfect with Desenio
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Picture Perfect with Desenio

Make any wall Picture Perfect with Desenio! *Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Desenio but the content and opinions expressed here

roasted tomato soup
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Roasted Tomato Soup

Cheese boards are my jam! I love to create all different kinds. This is a Cheese Board with a Twist. We are using Farmer Cheese from Lifeway.
Lemon Blueberry Cake
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Lemon Blueberry Cake

Cheese boards are my jam! I love to create all different kinds. This is a Cheese Board with a Twist. We are using Farmer Cheese from Lifeway.
cheese board with a twist
Food

Cheese Board with a Twist

Cheese boards are my jam! I love to create all different kinds. This is a Cheese Board with a Twist. We are using Farmer Cheese from Lifeway.
Must-Have Dog Essentials
Family Life

Must-Have Dog Essentials

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. As a new puppy owner, I have some Must-Have Dog Essentials that

pupford review
Family Life

Pupford Review

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pupford. All opinions are 100% mine. Adding a

Tortellini Antipasto Salad
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Tortellini Antipasto Salad

There are many ways to prepare this classic Italian salad. This Tortellini Antipasto Salad is definitely one of

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
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Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

These Chocolate-Covered Strawberries are a great end of summer dessert. Taking advantage of every last bit of sweet

healthy snack foods on the go
Food

Healthy Snack Foods On The Go

There are so many Healthy Snack Foods On The Go to choose from. Let’s explore some of them!

cream cheese apple cake
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Cream Cheese Apple Cake

This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Kraft Heinz. This quick Cream Cheese Apple Cake is absolutely perfect for

Baked Apple Cider Donuts
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Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Make these Baked Apple Cider Donuts right in your own kitchen. They are super easy to make and

Food

Quick and Easy French Bread Pizza

This post has been sponsored by McCormick®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This Quick and Easy

Food

How To Meal Plan Like a Boss!

It’s that dreaded time of day again. It’s the What’s For Dinner time of day. I think my

Food

Watermelon Mint Lemonade

This refreshing Watermelon Mint Lemonade is super quick and easy to prepare. This is one of those recipes

creamy instant pot rice pudding
Food

Creamy Instant Pot Rice Pudding

This Creamy Instant Pot Rice Pudding is so quick and simple to make. This custard-like creamy instant pot

Family Life

25 Truths Every Parent In The Trenches Understands

Being a mom is the hardest yet most rewarding thing I have ever done. I really wish people would have warned me of some things before I had kids though. There are 25 Truths Every Parent In The Trenches Understands.

Kids are kinda gross and they do weird things. Along with all the hugs and kisses comes a LOT OF STRUGGLES. Kids can do things that make you question a lot of stuff, like what is the fascination with their “junk.” There are days where I might be on the verge of questioning the meaning of life.

Here are 25 truths every parent understands:

1. 75% of parenting is repeating “brush your teeth” or “get your shoes on” over and over again.

2. No matter how hard you try, you will never cut the crusts off of your kid’s sandwiches “just the right way.”

3. Whoever invented shoelaces hates parents.

4. You will forever be amazed at what would be considered A WEAPON to your kids. Today it was a french fry.

5. Wet wipes are your new best friend.

6. “Don’t touch that” is the phrase of your life. The toilet, the lamp, their privates… All fair game to kids.

7. Someone will inevitably poop in the tub.

8. Someone will inevitably need a 2nd bath after you discover someone pooped in the tub.

Now that is some truth from the trenches right there…

9. Do not be delusional and put your kids to bed late thinking they will sleep in. They will actually be up before daylight to torture you.

10. Everything is always sticky. So sticky. Don’t bother to try to figure out why.

11. Most of the day will be spent screaming at your kids to stop screaming.

12. A TODDLER can leave a path of destruction anywhere with just one cookie. Pretty impressive actually.

13. Ketchup is a necessary food group.

14. The words “I do it” will make you be late for every single thing in your life for the next 5 years.

I feel very blessed to have two wonderful, healthy children who keep me completely grounded, sane and throw up on my shoes every now and again just to keep it real .

15. Trips to the restaurant bathroom will be the majority of your dinnertime.

16. Poop will be part of every conversation basically.

17. Someone is always naked. WHY?

Speak the truth sister!

18. If you ever want your kids to SLEEP AT NIGHT, do not let them fall asleep in the car after 5 pm. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Open the windows, turn the music up, whatever it takes.

19. Your kids can work your smartphone better than you can but they couldn’t possibly get themselves a glass of water because that’s too hard.

20. The struggle not to laugh when your child throws out an F-bomb is real.

22. 3rd-grade math will make you question your COLLEGE EDUCATION.

23. Kids consume all of their daily water intake 5 minutes before bedtime and then have an endless parade of bathroom visits all night long because they are “just so thirsty.”


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24. The world is always ending and everyone needs you when you are either in the bathroom or on the phone. Otherwise, they could care less about you.

25. God made kids cute for a reason. Well played God.

One thing that all parents can probably agree about is that in the end, it is all worth it. When my kids are older I am sure I will miss every sticky finger and naked bum running around my house. I know it feels like I am in the trenches of parenting right now and this time of my life might be a struggle.

I know it feels like I am in the trenches of parenting right now and this time of my life might be a struggle.

It’s a hard job shaping these tiny little humans into responsible adults. There will come a time when my kids will not really need me so much anymore, but this is probably going to be my life for the next 18 years or so. I think I will invest in some good wine or beer to help me through it.

Some other parenting posts:

  1. 15 Fun and Cheap Family Activities
  2. Moms Secret Wish List
  3. Funny Mommy Bloggers you Should Be Following

Travel

5 Days in San Diego with Kids!

A Family-Friendly 5 day San Diego Itinerary San Diego is an amazing family tourist destination. There are just

Food

Lemon-Blueberry Pound Cake!

For me, lemon and blueberry are a perfect pairing. I love the taste of these two flavors together.

Family Life

SoWa Winter Festival Fun!

*Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Fidelity and MEFA but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. I’m proud to

Food

Steel Cut Oats Breakfast Bowls!

These Steel Cut Oats Breakfast Bowls are a healthy and delicious breakfast idea that look as great as they

Travel

A Day in Boston with Go City!

*Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Go City but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. I’m proud to be

Food

Adorable Turkey Cupcakes!

And just like that, with a blink of an eye, it’s almost Thanksgiving! How did this happen? Didn’t

Food

Maple-Balsamic Boneless Pork Chops!

These Maple-Balsamic Boneless Pork Chops are a real keeper! One bite and you won’t believe all that incredible flavor

Travel

Our Seaworld San Diego Adventure!

*Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Seaworld San Diego but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. I’m proud to be

Food

Lemon-Garlic Jumbo Shrimp!

It doesn’t get much easier than this Lemon-Garlic Jumbo Shrimp! This versatile main course goes from refrigerator to

Best Picnic recipes
Food

25 Best Picnic Recipes!

It’s finally summer! When I think of summer I immediately think of picnic food. There’s just something about

Banana Cream Frozen Yogurt
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Banana Cream Frozen Yogurt!

You don’t need a bulky ice cream maker to enjoy delicious frozen treats at home. This homemade Banana

Portobello and Sage-Stuffed Acorn Squash
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Portobello and Sage-Stuffed Acorn Squash!

This protein-packed Portobello and Sage-Stuffed Acorn Squash provides a healthy and tasty alternative to traditional side dishes. Crisp pancetta,

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