Does Your Baby Give Gifts On Holidays?

Since my daughter was born, I’ve had the joy of experiencing a number of holidays for the first time as a mother. There’s something about sharing big days with a child that make it so much more meaningful and exciting. Holidays we’ve shared so far include Halloween, where we laughed at how cute our baby looked in her costume; Christmas, where we bought our honey a myriad of presents, even though she wasn’t old enough to open them; and Easter, where we all cheered when we got a picture of our daughter smiling with her Easter basket. For those holidays, … Continue reading

Last-Minute Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

The clock is ticking. T-minus 16 hours until Mother’s Day. That doesn’t leave you with a lot of time to prepare a multi-course Mom’s Day feast. However, you still have plenty of time to gather the simple and affordable ingredients needed to whip up the following tasty Mother’s Day brunch recipes: MOM’S DAY MEAT AND CHEESE OMELET Ingredients: 1/4 cup onion, caramelized 3 sausage links, cooked, diced small 3 slices bacon, cooked, chopped 2 tablespoons clarified butter 6 large eggs, scrambled 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Salt and pepper to taste Directions: In a small saute pan, heat the onion, … Continue reading

Easy and Affordable Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes

Moms are priceless, but most would balk if their children spent all their savings purchasing them expensive gifts for Mother’s Day. If you are looking for an affordable way to show mom how much you love her, then consider making these simple recipes to include in a memorable Mom’s Day breakfast in bed or family brunch. FANCY EGGS AND HAM Ingredients: 1 package (10-ounce) Pepperidge Farm puff pastry shells 6 tablespoons butter, divided 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups whole milk 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup heavy cream Dash hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 6 eggs … Continue reading

Another Easy Mother’s Day Meal—Perfectly Simple Pasta

Dads you can do this! Mother’s Day is May 11th and all this week I have been guest blogging in FOOD sharing simple recipes that even the most culinary-challenged dad can whip up for that special woman who bore his children. This next recipe is just as easy as the others and it comes with an added bonus: it’s very affordable. There’s no arguing that mom is worth all the money in the world, but if you are battling high gas prices, rising food costs and a shrinking household budget then you might consider cutting back on excessive Mother’s Day … Continue reading