Welcome to the second week of Mini Chef Mondays back to school month! All month we're sharing back-to-school themed recipes for Mini Chef Mondays. This week we created a super easy sandwich you can make together or as a surprise for your kids lunch box- smiley face PB&J! If you're school doesn't allow peanut butter, you can use just jelly, sub in an appropriate nut butter or use meat and ... Read More about Back to School Lunch: Smiley Face PB&J!
Day Trip: Volterra, Italy
On our recent Florence holiday we took a few day trips around Tuscany, and one of the places I really wanted to visit was Volterra. If the name sounds familiar, you might be Twilight fan! Volterra was a city that played a key point in the second book/movie, not to mention the villains being named after this city. On the other hand, Volterra is a classic Italian city full of cobblestone streets ... Read More about Day Trip: Volterra, Italy
Easy Cucumber Veggie Dip
Welcome to the first week of our "Back to School" theme month for Mini Chef Mondays! Today we're kicking off back to school with a yummy after school snack- our super easy cucumber veggie dip! This is a great snack for hungry kids to have in the afternoon. First, peel the cucumber. Cut your cucumber in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Chop it up so it fits into your food ... Read More about Easy Cucumber Veggie Dip
5 Apps to Try for Travel Planning
From deciding where to go to booking all of the activities and accommodation, planning a trip can be almost as fun as actually going on the trip! However, it can sometimes be difficult to figure out where to start or to keep things organized as you book your trip. These few apps can help keep your travel planning easy and organized. TripIt. TripIt is the ultimate ... Read More about 5 Apps to Try for Travel Planning
Olympics Themed Fruit Salad
I'm gearing up for the Olympics opening ceremony in a few weeks and decided an Olympics themed snack would the perfect way to prepare! This fruit salad uses five fruits to represent the five colors of the Olympic Rings, plus a bonus fruit cut like flames from the torch! Fresh fruit salad is perfect for summer, and the light dressing adds a bit of sweetness for a yummy snack or dessert. Your ... Read More about Olympics Themed Fruit Salad
