I often feel stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to parenting. This is especially true (and painful) when it comes to parenting and bonding with my teen and tween son and daughter. My kids are currently 11 and 14, and I'm learning that parenting these…
Michelle TuckerAugust 30, 2022
Editor's Note: This story was originally posted in September of 2020. I wanted to repost it to celebrate the reopening of the Bibbidy Bobbidy Boutique on August 25, 2022. You can find a link for reservations at the end of the post. -- Michelle Parenthood is a never ending series of…
Michelle TuckerAugust 26, 2022
Minestrone Soup This is the time of year when my garden is exploding with fresh vegetables. When I have more veggies than I know what to do with, I make Minestrone Soup. It's my go-to dish because it is so easy, hearty, and delicious. Use what you have The great…
Michelle TuckerAugust 23, 2022
An African Safari has always been high on my bucket-list. Africa isn't exactly right down the road, so I know that it might be a while before the family makes it over to that magical continent, so I decided to do the next best thing -- I booked a safari…
Michelle TuckerAugust 2, 2022
Editor's Note: This post was originally published July 8, 2019, and has been largely revamped with new photos and rewritten for better clarity and comprehension. -- Michelle When ever I have fresh garden vegetables, I love to make this chunky gazpacho. It's one of my go-to recipes when I have…
Michelle TuckerMay 23, 2022
We had always wanted to take an epic, cross-country, family road trip. Unfortunately, there was always some reason we didn't plan one. We had other obligations or some other lame excuse. In the end, I think we were nervous about spending too much time together in an enclosed space. Is…
Michelle TuckerMay 16, 2022
When life gives you lemons... lots and lots of lemons, you make something lemony, and in this instance it’s time for Luscious Lemon Cookies.I just love our lemon tree, and I don't know what I'd do without it. This lemon tree bestows upon us an abundance of luscious lemons all…
Michelle TuckerApril 24, 2022
I've always prefered bikinis. Mainly because it's always been hard for me to find one-pieces that fit properly. I'm 5'11, so yeah, I'm on the taller side. Most one piece swimsuits tend to run short. This makes it especially hard to find one that fits if you have a longer…
Michelle TuckerMarch 21, 2022
Be honest, who right now has bananas sitting on their countertop going bad? If so, it's the perfect time to make this moist and delicious chocolate chip banana bread recipe. I try to make banana bread whenever we have extra over-ripe bananas laying around. Lately, we've had bunches and bunches…
Michelle TuckerFebruary 24, 2022
* “This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something Staying Blonde may earn a small commission. Of course, I’d never post about something I didn’t truly love!”Don't mind me, I'm just channeling my inner starlet! Nothing feels more old-school glam than cruising down the boulevard…
Michelle TuckerFebruary 17, 2022