Nick and I just got back from enjoying a kid-free vacation in Park City, Utah… the first we’ve shared in over 6 years. In 6 years time, it is pretty easy to forget all the reasons you fell in love with your spouse in the first place. I definitley knew I still loved my husband,…
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Hiking in Park City with My Windows Phone
Nick and I are in Park City, Utah for our first kids free vacation in more years than I care to admit. We have had a very nice, relaxing time beginning with a 4 hour nap the first day! We’re obviously making up for lost time. When we haven’t been napping, we’ve been exploring the…
Homemade Root Beer Flavored Sno Cone Syrup Recipe
It’s about this time each year that I start to get that uneasy feeling about summer being close to over. We have one month left before my kids go back to school, and I know and don’t like how fast that last month of summer speeds by. We’re doing an ok job getting through our…
A Month Long Pancake Party {Recipe: Bananas Foster Pancakes}
It’s no secret that I am a fan of pancakes (even more, the different syrups that go on top of pancakes!). When Rachel from the blog Rachel Cooks announced that she was devoting the entire month of July to pancakes and asked me to participate, I knew this was one event I didn’t want to…
FoodieCrush Magazine – Summer Issue Feature!
You may remember a few months back when Heidi, from FoodieCrush, had a little video interview with me on her site. We had so much fun, Heidi asked if I would be interested in being featured in the summer issue of her magazine. Of course, I said yes! I’m excited to announce that the FoodieCrush…
California Avocado 4th of July Blast Recipe Roundup
Dara and I asked for your best California Avocado recipes and you all delivered! With over 100 California Avocado recipes linked up, we say this was one successful party. Thank you to everyone who submitted a recipe… as someone who craves avocados just about every day, I am excited to have some new recipes to…
Belgian Cookie Dough Waffles Recipe
Cookie Dough lovers will absolutely flip for these amazing sweet waffles for breakfast! The giveaway is closed. Congratulations to the Sweet Tooth Runner for winning! Thanks to all who entered. Sometimes a girl just wants to have fun… well fun, and great tasting food! For those fun-loving friends looking to combine quirky recipes with a…
Baked Homestyle Mac and Cheese Recipe
Comfort food in the form of this Baked Homestyle Mac and Cheese Recipe! Make up a batch today and feel comforted from the inside out! This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winner, Erin from Erin’s Food Files! I know when you think of summer, and the hot temps we’ve been having, the last…
Sidelined to Share An Exciting Announcement #RFR5K
2 weeks ago I shared a post introducing you to The Red Faced Runners. So many of you have joined in the #RFR5K challenge, sharing your red faces with us and motivating us along the way. Well, I am excited to share that because of the overwhelming response from others, we decided The Red Faced…
Raising Money Smart Kids with Tykoon
A few weeks ago I reached out to those of you who follow Dine & Dish on Facebook asking for advice on chores and allowance. We have struggled since day one finding a consistent method that works for our family. With 4 kids at 4 different ages, it’s difficult to figure out something that works…

















