You’ve been booed! This warm, family-friendly fall tradition is easy to start and fun for all ages. If you’re wondering “How do you boo your neighbor?” these clear instructions and printable ideas will help you begin a neighborhood booing tradition. With Halloween approaching, now is the perfect time to prepare for booing and count down … Read more

Love is in the air—can you feel it? With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I created free printable Valentine treat bag toppers to make class parties and gift-giving easier. These printables are simple to use and perfect for adding a special touch to store-bought goodies or homemade treats you want to share with family, friends, and … Read more

This easy salmon teriyaki stir fry is a quick, healthy weeknight dinner. Tender cubes of salmon are coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce, stir-fried with colourful bell peppers and red onion, and served over fluffy basmati rice. The whole dish comes together in about 45 minutes, including a short marinade time, making it ideal for … Read more

We had an amazing trip to Walt Disney World. Restaurant staff throughout the parks were well trained in gluten-free and allergy-friendly procedures, so we were able to enjoy delicious, safe meals during our visit. I previously wrote about our first day in Magic Kingdom, and here I’ll share our experience at Epcot and Disney Springs. … Read more

As Mother’s Day approaches, we celebrate mothers and the families who honor them. There’s another group of mothers many people don’t often notice: autism moms. With autism now diagnosed in roughly one in 45 children (based on past CDC data, and likely higher today), you very likely know someone who is raising a child on … Read more

So who was glued to their TV or computer yesterday watching the NYC Marathon? I was. I watched for the first time last year and can guarantee that even if I hadn’t been a runner already, I would have been after that. I’m constantly amazed by people who hold a steady pace for 26 miles … Read more

Nordic cuisine includes a wide range of flatbreads, from cracker-crisp to pillowy soft. This tender, slightly chewy version comes from northern Sweden where it’s called tunnbröd (literally “thin bread”) or Polar Bread. Traditionally made with a mix of wheat, barley and sometimes rye, tunnbröd was often baked quickly in hot wood-fired ovens. This recipe is … Read more

This Mixed Berry Jello Salad is a simple, nostalgic dessert that’s perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or any time you want a refreshing, make-ahead treat. Frozen mixed berries and crushed pineapple give it bright, fruity flavor while chopped walnuts add a pleasant crunch. A creamy blend of room-temperature dairy-free cream cheese and thawed whipped topping … Read more

This weekend we celebrated our oldest daughter’s birthday. She is six years old now, which to her means she is a “big kid”—making her own peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch and choosing her own clothes each morning. The day she was born we had no idea what parenthood would entail. We were inexperienced … Read more