Monika Baptista, Owner/Editor

Crafts / Tutorials

20+ Teacher Gift Ideas

August 20, 2014May 14, 2016 Monika back to school, DIY, gifts, teacher

My kids go back to school in just about 2 weeks, although I know a lot of schools have already

Family Life Organization

Making A Home Management Binder

August 19, 2014August 19, 2014 Monika organize, planning

Over the years I have tried several different ways to keep my family organized. I have tried apps on my phone and wall calendars, dry erase boards and planners. But there’s always something missing from each one that I need, or a feature that I would want to change. As my kids get older and have more and more activities(…)

Dessert Recipes Snacks

Mixed Fruit Popsicles

August 16, 2014June 22, 2015 Monika fruit, popsicle, summer, treats

Our friends over at eMeals are sharing a few delicious popsicle recipes just in time for the hottest month of the year

Family Life

Choosing The Right School For Your Child

August 15, 2014August 16, 2014 Monika kids, learning, school, tips

When it became time to enroll my daughter in school, I wasn’t sure where to go. I had attended both

Family Life

More Than Just A Dog

August 14, 2014July 4, 2020 Monika pets

Before my husband and I had kids, before we moved into our house, we lived in a little town home just the two of us. Then one Christmas my husband wanted to surprise me with something special, so he decided on getting a puppy. He didn’t know what kind of dog to get(…)

Dessert Recipes

Chocolate Nutella Popsicles

August 9, 2014June 22, 2015 Monika chocolate, Nutella, popsicle, recipe, treats

Our friends over at eMeals are sharing a few delicious popsicle recipes just in time for the hottest month of

Crafts / Tutorials

How to Make a Fabric Tie Banner

August 5, 2014June 17, 2018 Monika crafts, home decor, How To, tutorial

Last month for my daughter’s 7th birthday she requested a luau theme. I’m not sure where she got the idea

Entertainment

NEW Disney Movie: Into The Woods

August 5, 2014August 5, 2014 Monika Disney, kids, movie

My husband and I recently started watching the series Once Upon A Time, and now we’re hooked! I love how

Lunch Recipes

Stress Free Back to School Meals

August 3, 2014August 4, 2014 Monika back to school, eMeals, kids, meal planning, tips

Even though it feels as if Summer just started, the sound of the school bell ringing will soon be a

Family Life

Sensational Summer Memories

July 31, 2014July 3, 2020 Monika family, laundry, memories, summer, travel, vacation

Do you ever catch a scent in the wind and then have a memory immediately come to mind? This happens to me all the time! Ever since childhood I’ve had a keen sense of smell and so many scents are linked to my memories. The plumeria plant in our yard makes me think about my trips to Hawaii(…)

Recipes Snacks

S’Mores Cereal Snack Mix #GoodNightSnack #cbias

July 28, 2014July 28, 2014 Monika dessert, kids, smores, summer

On Friday nights we have a family tradition of pizza followed by a movie. We always get the same pizzas – one with pepperoni and one with pineapple, then we put on our pj’s and snuggle on the couch to watch a movie. The kids usually pick the same few movies(…)