Food + Holidays

I have been seeing a lot of Bentleyville questions floating around social media, especially regarding the wait, the bathrooms, and, oh yeah, the wait. I want to share what I know with you and how I think we got...

   We are only three weeks into the new school year and I've already lost my enthusiasm for packing lunchboxes. I thought I would last until at least Christmas before I grew tired of the lunchbox chore, but no such...

I'll admit, Fall is my favorite time of the year and my second favorite season to decorate for. Christmas takes the cake on that one! I have a lot of decor for each season, some I buy some I DIY! Here are my top 10 tips for fall decorating!

One of my favorite memories growing up was going out as a family and looking at all the brightly colored houses adorned with outdoor holiday lights.  We would get in our matching footy pajamas, make home made hot chocolate, and drive around singing Christmas carols around town. 

Cooking is something I enjoy year-round, but cooking in the summer is something I find especially enjoyable. Living in Northern Minnesota with our short growing season, summer feels like the one time of year in which we have a...

It begins with Halloween, the costumes, the jack-o-lanterns, spider webs, witches, ghosts, and skeletons.  The pumpkins, leaves, pilgrims, cornucopias, and turkeys of Thanksgiving.  The numerous Christmas trees, stockings, holly berries, wreathes, nativity scenes, and mistletoe.  And the lights.  The...

Studies show that kids who cook with their parents, who actively help create the meal, are more likely to eat it and eat healthier. This is especially beneficial if you have a picky eater. Before we go any further, let’s...

My 5-year old daughter’s widening vocabulary astounds me. She’s inventive and witty with her words. She quickly picks up on catch phrases and idioms to test them out in conversation, often with a high rate of success. And it’s...

Looking for an effortlessly planned meal for your family? Visit the Vanilla Bean-Duluth at their Woodland location on Mondays from 4pm-close as kids will eat for free with a purchase of an entree. I treated my husband and toddler...

“I didn’t realize this would be a therapy session,” she said, laughing. “Me either,” I chuckled while dabbing my eyes. “It’s alright, the bill’s in the mail,” she said, and everyone laughed. This little exchange took place last month during...