Valentine’s Day is Friday! If you need a sweet treat, festive dessert or classroom goodie, look no further. I have simple, festive and yummy Valentine’s Day desserts…perfect for the busy mama. Cherry Kool-Aid Cupcakes are my favorite! You can mix…
Fifty Two Shades of Shay: Inside my gym bag
Over the summer, I did two Shades of Shay that were very popular…the first one was about my fitness routine and the second one was about inside my pool bag. Today, I’m combining the two and giving you a peak…
Valentine’s Day Menu
I consider Valentine’s Day a holiday about showing love to everyone…not just your significant other. We make this a family holiday and all celebrate together. That being said, I’m including some breakfast recipes to kick off your day and a…
The Little Things
Some little things lately… Kensington thinks my blardigan is so soft and comfy that I found her sleeping in it. They were watching an intense episode of Bubble Guppies together (about Pink Foot)…and look how they’re both fretting the same…
Meal Planning Monday #23
Happy Monday! It’s Valentine’s week! Tomorrow, I will do my Valentine’s Day inspired menu…but today, I’m talking about what you should eat the other days of the week. Stay warm and cozy this week! I love Chicken and Waffles!…
Bar #25: Red Velvet M&M Brownies
Last week, people swooned over the simplicity and deliciousness of my Strawberry Brownies…so this week, I’ve mixed and matched it into a Red Velvet M&M Brownie. You’re welcome. Consider it my Valentine’s Day treat to you. XOXO Shopping List 1…
Valentine’s Day Popcorn
Doesn’t my Valentine’s Day popcorn look delicious? It’s so simple too! Your kiddos will love making this with you and it’s perfect for giving away as gifts this Valentine’s Day. XO Shopping List 1 bag of popped popcorn (plain, not…
Beat the Blues and Blahs!
Ohhhh….it’s February. The end of winter (though my winter in Dallas doesn’t quite look like this). It’s cold. We’re tired of cold now. We’re ready for spring but spring isn’t exactly that close by. According to Puxatony Phil…we still have…
Dinner Tonight: Italian Chicken Noodle Soup
The other night, I was wanting to make a chicken noodle soup with a twist…so, I decide to make a yummy Italian style chicken noodle soup. The result? Fabulous! Simple. Hearty. Warm. Comforting. Soup. Shopping List 1 pound of…
Strawberry Nutella Pies for Two
I’m always looking for a little dessert to make just for two people. Some nights, you just want to stay home with your sweetie and indulge without baking an entire cake or pan of brownies. This little recipe is simple…
#shayeveryday2014 Weeks 4 & 5 plus some answers to questions!
Because last week was so crazy, I didn’t post my #shayeveryday2014 pics on the blog…today, you get a double-dose! Plus, I’m also answering a few questions at the bottom of the post about the wedding. Here we go… Day 22:…
Fifty Two Shades of Shay: Nap Time
OK people…you asked for it. Some of you begged. Many of you pleaded. Today, I’m talking about how I get my kids to nap. Let me be clear…this is not for everyone. This post is for the moms who…













