Suburbia Unwrapped

Dark Chocolate Cherry Breakfast Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day and not one I never skip if I can help it. On busy days I may only grab a protein bar on the way out the door. Those days make me cranky! I love breakfast and enjoy taking my time to make a filling and healthy one if I can. This dark chocolate cherry breakfast smoothie bowl recipe was a deliciously healthy start to my day. And of course, with the added chocolate it helped satisfy my sweet tooth, which is always nice!Now, this is … [Read More...]

Back to School Organizing Tips for a Low Stress School Year

My teens go back to school in 2 weeks and I am definitely NOT ready. I have no school supplies purchased yet and exactly ONE pair of school approved shorts for my daughter. I am determined to be more on top of things this year and have started to look for more back to school organizing tips to keep me on track. You think it's tough keeping young kids organized? Try doing it with teenagers! … [Read More...]

White Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse Recipe with Fresh Raspberries

I have quite a sweet tooth and dinner is followed by dessert probably a little bit too often in my house. I could probably work out a lot less if I gave up the sweets but where is the fun in that, right? This white chocolate cheesecake mousse recipe was a treat for my teenage daughter. Her two favorite desserts are cheesecake and anything with white chocolate. I decided to combine them both … [Read More...]

Waste Free School Lunch Tips to Save Money and Reduce Trash

I know....you are in the middle of summer vacation and don't want to think about school lunches, right? Well, my kids go back to school in 3 weeks so I am thinking about what they will bring to eat this year. Sending a waste free school lunch is important to me but it definitely takes a bit of planning. One of my favorite tips to save money is to ditch the disposables. No sense throwing your … [Read More...]

Simple Tips for Hosting a Wine and Cheese Party

These tips for hosting a wine and cheese party have been sponsored but all opinions expressed here are my own.My husband is always suggesting that we have company over but the idea of entertaining often stresses me out so much that it is no longer fun. Why? Because I plan things that are way too complicated! Fancy cocktails and lots of appetizers sound delicious but they are very … [Read More...]

How to Keep Snakes Out of Your Yard for Greater Peace of Mind Outdoors

If you have pets and small children, you may be wondering how to keep snakes out of your yard to help keep them safe. I know this is a huge concern for us here in Georgia. A few years ago, my husband and I found two rather large copperheads in our yard. Needless to say, there was a lot of commotion over this fact since they are poisonous. I am a huge nature lover but I can't have poisonous … [Read More...]