If you want to whip up a refreshing treat for your family, add this homemade strawberry lemonade slushy to your list! It’s a perfect blend of fruity sweetness and tangy goodness that will surely be a hit this summer. Start by combining fresh strawberries, freshly squeezed lemon juice (or organic lemonade!), and a touch of […]

These 3 ingredient immune boosting popsicles are perfect for when your little ones are under the weather. In less than 4 hours, they are ready to eat with just a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.  The domino effect. That’s how it works in my house. With 5 little ones, it seems […]

These simple and easy homemade bagel bites are about to become a family favorite. Junk mail. That’s how it started. As soon as my kids were old enough to check the mail by themselves they became enamored with any and every flyer, pamphlet, and sales ad. So for today’s reading pleasure, my five-year-old snuggled up […]

This simple, vegetable soup is sure to be a favorite with your family this fall. It can be thrown together in 15 minutes and tastes even better leftover, what’s not to love? We’re heading into our busiest season over here at Casa de la Paul. I’ve had the pleasure of photographing so many babies all […]

A couple of years ago I got the notion to try forest schooling. So I bought a book, we pulled out the puffy coats grandma had gotten us last Christmas, and set out to explore the great outdoors.  Icy wind in our faces and frozen tears on my toddler’s cheeks, we were doing this thang. […]

In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. -Albert Schweitzer I was about six weeks postpartum when my fire started to go out. We had been […]

Ahh early mornings. The soft, gray light illuminates the room as I wash dishes at the kitchen sink. Coffee is percolating. (Why doesn’t anyone say percolating anymore? )The toddler is unloading an entire box of band-aids onto the floor. Meanwhile, my 6 and 4 year old are cooking breakfast. A recent milestone in our household. […]