How I Knew My Daughter Had Autism, Even Before Her Doctors Did
I felt certain that my milestone-missing toddler wasn’t just a “lazy baby,” as one doctor affectionately called her. I knew in my heart that she was autistic.
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I felt certain that my milestone-missing toddler wasn’t just a “lazy baby,” as one doctor affectionately called her. I knew in my heart that she was autistic.
I’ve been nursing my daughter for the last two and a half years. I had a goal to make it until her first birthday, and when that day came and went, we just kind of kept going. There were no more episodes of clogged milk ducts, no more leaking through my shirts and I no […]
Ah, sweet summertime. Once upon a time, the season brought the scent of tanning oil and feel of the hot sand under your feet. Now it brings always-hungry kids and a line around the block to get an iced coffee. For some of us, it also brings summer babies. Precious little bundles wrapped in muslin […]
I’ve been accused of having a touch of OCD when it comes to cleanliness and order, and I don’t deny that I’m an uptight asshole who takes personal hygiene perhaps a bit too seriously. I’ve been known to shower up to three times a day, and yes, I realize that is not normal. There are […]
A tofu stir-fry that’s a kid favorite! Whenever my kids and I go out for sushi or hibachi, my daughter gets very excited for the miso soup that comes with our meal. She adores the soup and especially the bits of tofu found inside it. Yes, the tofu. Go figure. So when she spotted this […]
Back-to-school in my house means back to the morning rush out the door. And breakfast for the family often falls short of substantial because of the mayhem, which is why there’s no such thing as too many make-ahead breakfast casseroles in our kitchen. Whether it’s a French toast bake or a standard bacon, potato and […]
We love chicken pot pie in our house, but the crust takes too long to make from scratch. So I’ve come up with this super easy chicken pot pie recipe using packaged crescent rolls for the crust. The flakey, buttery rolls taste a lot like homemade crust without the hassle of blending the butter with the flour […]
Classic s’mores are delish, but here’s a new idea to try: White Chocolate S’mores With Strawberries. Using white chocolate instead of dark, with the addition of juicy strawberries, makes for such a refreshing summer treat. (Yes, the graham crackers and toasted marshmallows are the same in this fresh twist on s’mores as they are in […]
In the winter we tend to eat pasta dishes that are full of rich sauces and deep flavors, but in the summer I like to change it up and make pastas that are a little lighter and fresher in flavor and texture. One of these summer favorites is our lemon pasta with spinach and basil. […]
There’s’ nothing better than a summer party. The temp is balmy, the yard is manicured, and of course, there’s delicious food to look forward to. But the star of any summer party is an array of easy appetizers. Who doesn’t love a delicious party appetizer you can enjoy at barbecues, picnics, and impromptu backyard get-togethers? […]
Some are decadent and chocolatey. Others are fruity and light. Here are the most irresisible no-bake icebox cakes around.
Give your summertime Taco Tuesdays a kick with these delicious grillers.