The Everyday Mom Life

I just don’t have the kind of stomach that likes to eat first thing in the morning – unless it’s coffee. Around 10 a.m. my stomach decides to wake up and starts growling at me. By then I’m famished...

Most of the time, I try to eat a lower-carb diet. Don’t get me wrong, I love carbs, but carbs love my thighs too. One of the easiest ways for me (and everyone) to cut out carbs is to replace...

Who needs diamonds for Valentine’s Day? Give me cookies any day. Specifically, I’ll take these delicious, Ombre, cut out sugar cookies. My kids will probably prefer them over anything else too. If you follow me on Instagram at either @rachelquenzer...

I don’t like mushrooms. In fact, I go out of my way to pick them out of things. You’ll sometimes see me put them into recipes because I do believe they contribute a good flavor, but usually, I leave them...

Let’s get excited about Valentine’s Day! Full disclosure, it’s not my favorite holiday (not even close), but it’s a fun one for my kids and I love to see them get excited about the different celebrations. I also love...

Soup is a winter staple at our house. I love a good warm bowl for lunch and for dinner. And, let’s be honest, after the gluttony that comes with the Christmas holiday, soups are (usually) s good way to...

With school back in session after break, you might be breathing a sigh of relief. Having the kids home for two weeks straight is hard! Although, admittedly, I miss them the second they’re gone. But what’s even harder for me after...

This week getting back to school has been hard! January always feels more difficult to me to get up and get going because: 1. It’s still dark out here in west Michigan when we need to leave for school 2. It’s...

Do you ever feel like dinner is just one more chore at the end of the day? I'm usually so exhausted by the time 4:30 rolls around that it's har to muster up the energy to cook - especially during...

Whether you’re a fan of New Year's or not, the night of Dec. 31 is another one of those holidays where you get to celebrate life with the ones you love. As a mom with young kids, I want...