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Baking Breakfast- Coconut Banana Muffins and Baked Protein Donuts
My typical breakfast is sweet potatoes I roasted on the weekend with one egg and two egg whites and broccoli... or a whole-grain English muffin with the eggs and broccoli. Both take less than 5 minutes...
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Fast Dinners that were family hits- Mongolian Beef and Broccoli, Chicken...
The end of the school year is upon us! While I have been criticized for being excited because it apparently takes away from my enthusiasm in the classroom I beg to differ. Wouldn't you be excited to...
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On the Grill! Fajitas, Kabobs and Salmon
I am officially off for summer! Woohoo! Near the end of the school year I always feel a little beat-up, as do most teachers I am sure. If you aren't a teacher, you might know the feeling when your kids...
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Road Trip Snacks- Granola and Blueberry Muffins
Matt and I just returned from spending a few days on a houseboat in Kentucky and are gearing up for a camping trip in Northern Michigan- what that means is a lot of time in the car! I am a fan of...
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Dear Parent, You Need to Put YOU First...
Now from the title I feel the backlash coming... the sacrifice you accept when you become a parent, your husband should be first, God should be first, etc... and although I appreciate the quick, harsh...
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Delicious Summer Marinades- Steak and Chicken
I just realized this morning that I haven't turned my oven on in a few weeks...that's an excellent feeling when I feel like I have that thing going constantly during meal prep time and the school year....
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Frozen Meal Prep!
It has been a long time since I posted... going back to work and then having an infant will do that, right? But before I went back to work I took some time to get some meals ready for when this time...
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Apple Recipes! Fall Skillet, Dutch Apple Pie, Amish Oatmeal
We went on our annual apple picking trip last week, Mila in tow in her carrier only 3.5 weeks old, and came back with a bushel of apples... that's $45 worth of apples...eek! So what does one do with...
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Wake-Me-Up! Protein Shake
Good Morning! It is crazy how much you forget about babies! I am still adjusting to getting up every 1-2 hours in the night to nurse, then I get up before 6am to drop off Charlie at school in the...
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Homemade Holiday Coffee Creamers
It is common on social media to be inundated with people who post pictures of their children- like 5 pictures of them doing the same thing every day- and for others to unfollow said people. It's...
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Pumpkin Pie Granola
Thanksgiving time is over and we are quickly moving into the winter holidays. Yay! I love this time of year! One thing I don't love? Food waste. Hate it. So after thanksgiving I had partial cans of...
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Lessons from a 5-year old
I have always said I get the best of both worlds being a teacher. I am essentially a stay-at-home mom in the summer, and a working mom during the school year. Is one harder or better? Definitely not....
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Instant Pot Recipes! (Steel Cut Oats, Meatloaf and Mashed Poatoes, Hoisin...
My mom-game was strong last weekend when we headed to a CrossFit competition to support Matt, my sister, and some friends. Mila rocked her new headphones and Charlie was a good cheerer! I love my...
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There's No Shame in my Quitting Breastfeeding Game
I know in writing this the backlash that might come just by reading the title. I know that some people are completely against formula and will disagree with me for my honesty, but someone has to say...
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Fast, Lower-carb, Weekend Bagels
Ahhhh spring break... this time of year tells me we made it... the school year from here on out is winding down. Any hope I had of keeping my seniors focused is about gone after this as they are in...
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The BEST Clustery Granola
Life, man. Phew! There have been so many transitions lately that I feel like I am drowning. As soon as I get into a routine something seems to change that throws off everything and the balance needs to...
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Making Baby Food Part 2
Life, man. Phew! There have been so many transitions lately! Every time I feel like I am settling into a routine something new seems to make me have to adjust. This school year was a tough one and I...
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Pesto!
Charlie is gone for her second week with her dad for the summer. Sad face. As many times as I have been without her it really never gets easier. As a stay-at-home mom in the summer, I need a break...
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Bread Making 101
If you are public on social media it is not uncommon for trolls to come out... reminds me of the bullies I see in the high school I teach in. It is so much easier now to be mean because you are hiding...
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Meal Prep- Breakfast Edition
As you can see from my lack of posts I have been busy... as are most of you I would venture to guess. One of my biggest irritations is the assumption that just because people do not have young children...
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Sheet Pan Dinners... I'm back!
I'm back! Since October I had been debating stopping my blog altogether, turning it into a .com or continuing as is. As with most things, the longer you take not doing something the longer it takes to...
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Matzo Chicken White Lasagna
The end of the school year is upon us, at least in Michigan. I know a lot of schools are already out, but we don't get out until mid-June. This is the time of year the parents are forcing tired and...
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Overnight Waffles
Let the countdown begin! I am full-term now and just waiting on the newest member of our family to arrive. I feel like now and the beginning of pregnancy you pay attention to every little detail of...
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Crockpot Meatballs and Our New Arrival!
We have a boy! Mack Robert Lamberti was born Just before midnight on June 27th. He was a tiny little guy, only 6lbs 6oz, but never lost the initial weight babies usually do and has been steadily...
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The Lack Maternity Leave...
Most people know that maternity leave in this country is completely pathetic and messed up... women are given 6-8 weeks off and usually it is not paid. Anyone who has had children knows that that's an...
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