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Preparing to Write a Will

Jul 21 Uncategorized

A will is important, but most people don't even have one. Here is a list of things you'll need when you sit down to write one for yourself.

A few months ago, I mentioned that we don’t have a will. I wish I could tell you today that we finally got down to business and wrote one. Sorry to burst your bubble, but it still hasn’t happened. I promise that after we come back from our small trip this weekend, I will getContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 21

The Top 10 Things I’ve Learned About 1 Year Olds

Jul 9 Uncategorized

Top 10 Things I've Learned About One Year Olds

Sofía is officially a 2 year old. What a year it’s been! If you’ve ever raised even one child, I’m sure you can agree with my list of the top 10 things I’ve learned about 1 year olds over the past year.  One day they’re sweet as a popsicle, and the next day they areContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 9

Solids Feeding Schedule Overview

Jul 7 Babies (<1 yr)

Getting ready to feed your baby purees, but you're not sure where to start? This is a great starting point.

This Saturday, I will start feeding my 6-month-old purees. I plan on making all of them, because I’m not a huge fan of the jarred baby food from the store. I have a personal philosophy that if I wouldn’t eat it, my kids should stay far from it! When I started making baby food, IContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 7

Cornflake Casserole Recipe

Jul 4 All Ages

Cornflake Casserole is the ultimate comfort food. Potatoes, cheese, ham, sour cream, cornflakes. What's not to love?

On our first date, my husband and I ate Cornflake Casserole. That first date was 8 years ago today, so, to commemorate, I give you Cornflake Casserole. Another name for this dish is “Funeral Potatoes,” because they are normally served after funerals here in Utah. Our family’s version is pretty different from most Funeral Potatoes.Continue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 4

Cost Comparison: Breads

Jun 27 Grocery Budget

Ever wondered how much you could be saving if you made all your bread at home? Or what if it was really cheaper to buy it from the store? Here are some details to help you decide which is cheaper.

Who here wants a nice slice of warm homemade bread smothered with fresh butter and jam? I know I do. Who wouldn’t? It’s amazing to me that less than 100 years ago, eating fresh like this was the norm. Now it’s so common to buy bread, jam, and butter (or margarine) that we get superContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 27

World Cup Fever: Soccer Popcorn

Jun 23 All Recipes

Cookies n' Cream Popcorn is the perfect snack for a soccer-themed party!

I was trying to think of black and white food to make for the World Cup this year, and I thought of a recipe I found on Pinterest for Cookies ‘n Cream Popcorn. Cute, right? I wanted to see if there were any other recipes like this, so I searched for “soccer popcorn” and IContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 23

Leftover Ingredients: Blueberries

Jun 20 All Ages

This is an awesome list of 20 recipes containing blueberries! Pin for when you need ideas to use up blueberries!

When I was planning the itinerary for our vacation to Seattle last August, I wanted to make time to go berry picking with our 13-month-old.  In my search for a berry-picking farm, I came across numerous farms in both Oregon and Washington, but I settled on a few in Washington since we wanted to seeContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 20

World Cup Fever: Choripán Recipe

Jun 16 All Ages

Choripán Recipe

Living with an Argentine fútbol fanatic goes something like this: “Vamos vamos Argentina!! Vamos vamos a ganar!” and “Vamos Argentina todavia!!” You can’t forget: “GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL” (deep breath) “GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL” He is loud. And obnoxious. But I love him 🙂  (click here to watch a segment of a video on YouTube that will help you hear whatContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 16

The Creamiest and Best Egg Salad Sandwich

Jun 13 All Ages

The Creamiest and Best Egg Salad Sandwich | This sandwich is so yummy and very cheap. It's the miracle whip and one special technique that make this the best sandwich!

I tend to view Mother’s Day as almost more important than Father’s Day. I guess it’s because my own dad doesn’t like gifts or sentimental things, like letters, as much as my mom (well, maybe he does, but he wouldn’t say he does), so it doesn’t seem like a big deal. This year, however, I’d likeContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 13

How to Make Authentic Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce

Jun 11 All Ages

Everyone has their own recipe for Chimichurri sauce, but this one is just like how they make it in Argentina.

I want to share a short and savory recipe with you today, hailing from Argentina: Chimichurri Sauce. Since my husband is from Argentina, he obviously loves his Argentine cuisine. I think it’s funny when people think he eats tacos or spicy food. Just FYI, Mexico is a good 3,100+ miles from Argentina (as the crow flies). ArgentineContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 11

Transitioning Your Child to a Toddler Bed

Jun 6 Uncategorized

You can move your child to a toddler bed as early as you think they are ready. Here are some great tips to help ease the transition, even at a young age!

If we hadn’t had our daughters so close in age and we had three bedrooms on the top floor of our house, I know I would still be putting our 1-year-old in her crib. But because our daughters are just 18 months apart and our upstairs only has two bedrooms, we decided to transition ourContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 6

Clever and Cheap Anniversary Gift Idea

Jun 2 Uncategorized

If funds are low around your anniversary, create this really cheap, yet clever, anniversary gift that will be more meaningful than just grabbing a gift at the store!

An anniversary is such a special time to show your spouse how much you care, but it can get really expensive. My husband and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary this year, but I decided to go the cheap and simple route. I made his gift, and it was just as special, if not moreContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 2

9 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy and Delivery

May 26 Uncategorized

Pregnant women are at a greater risk for catching a cold or getting the flu, but you can do some things to try and avoid these illnesses and have a healthy pregnancy and delivery!

Imagine being sick and going into labor. Now, add on top of that a sick husband and child. Yep, that happened to me with my second child. All the hype a baby normally brings quickly faded, because we had to deal with, well, being sick. It was my husband and daughter, Sofía, who got sickContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on May 26

The Purpose of a Will

May 23 Uncategorized

A will is important to have in place at whatever age or income level you are at. You need to protect your family and your assets.

It’s high time my husband and I put together a will. I think I’ve said I was going to write one over a dozen times, but I’ve never taken the time to actually do it. I know it’s majorly important if one or both of us dies, but it’s just a matter of actually sittingContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on May 23

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