Author Archives: Shannon

We have a list in our house of what makes a good snack. As the mom, I vote for healthy and nutritious. The kids? They prefer yummy and fun. And all three of us really like portable snacks lately as we spend a lot more time on the go for … Continue reading →

Everyone knows who Jamie Oliver is–the infamous Naked Chef on a crusade for real food in schools and at home. This year, the Jamie Oliver Foundation has announced Food Revolution Day on May 19, 2012. Food Revolution Day is focused on getting food education back in schools while promoting the … Continue reading →

I’ve always been a big advocate of having my children help out in the kitchen. Both of mine were under two when they started participating and helping out with cooking and baking.  At ages six and nine, they can make a good variety of simple items, are comfortable using a … Continue reading →

Last week, we shared about the trend of cooking with beer, along with a great recipe for beer battered grilled cheese sandwiches. This week, we’re continuing that trend and sharing Betty Crocker’€™s Beer Queso Nachos, which is perfect for the upcoming Cinco De Mayo Holiday. As Texans, we always enjoy … Continue reading →

As this year marks the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day, Stretch Island Fruit Co., makers of all-natural fruit snacks, is challenging Americans to celebrate by making small changes within their communities through the ‘€˜Fruit Tree 101′€™ program. Stretch Island Fruit Co. established ‘€˜Fruit Tree 101′€™ alongside the Fruit Tree Planting … Continue reading →

This week, and next, my husband is off taking a two week long class for work, which means I’m only feeding three people for dinner–myself, my nine-year-old and my six-year-old. As any mom will tell you, the lack of a second adult is a great time for all the quick … Continue reading →

Here at Momtrends, we’ve discovered great new dinnerware for kids, perfect for Earth Month! The Re-Play Kids Dinnerware, from Re-Think It, Inc., is made from recycled milk jugs and free from BPA, PVC and phthalates. Re-Play products are made from curbside-collected HPDE plastic. The recycled plastic is sanitized using an … Continue reading →

Cooking with beer is a top trend in food right now, and what could be better than pairing a beer batter with grilled cheese and bacon, straight from the Betty Crocker Kitchens? This recipe is extra special because it was announced as America’s favorite party food recipe from the second … Continue reading →

Yesterday was one of those typical days in our house. I had two kids on field trips, then one who had basketball after school. The other one wanted to stay late for a kids’ cooking class at school too. Of course, he also had Scouts at 5pm, and somewhere in … Continue reading →