The Young Mommy Life

I’ve posted this before, but it’s an appropriate intro to this post (not suitable for work…turn your volume down): Yes. This was me most of 2007 and 2008. Frustrated, almost to the point of insanity whenever 5 p.m. rolled around. But in case this is STILL you, I figured I would share some of what [...]

This is a new feature I’m trying out, where I share recipes that I’ve tried recently. I try to feature recipes that are quick and cheap to make. Here’s the first installment – let me know what you think! The quest: To up my veggie and fruit intake The solution: Breakfast smoothies I have to [...]

If you’ve been a YML reader for a minute, you’ll remember I started a blog about food sometime last year. I love, love, love to cook and if you’re my friend on Facebook you’ll see that my dinners are usually something fierce. Not bragging, just stating facts. *wink* But then life got busy. I didn’t have time [...]

I’m in love with my slow cooker. Ever since that little 1950s gadget came into my life three years ago, we’ve been attached at the hip. I loved everything it made, especially on weekends, when I could walk around and smell the deliciousness all day but not actually be cooking. But you know what? Turns [...]

No matter what I’m doing, or what my day looks like, I know I have to make dinner, preferably done by the time my hubby and kids come home. If you don’t grab my daughter as soon as her coat comes off, the chances of getting her to eat anything are very, very slim. It’s [...]