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We blinked and in rolled the holiday weekend. Our spring schedule is pretty intense and all of my intentions of cooking healthy, well thought-out meals every day of the week get pushed back (waaaay back). We are determined to get back on track, and, in order to do so, I recently ...read more

Wondering about the Instant Pot craze that everyone seems to be talking about? We sure are! That's why we recently caught up with cookbook author Daniel Shumski to get the skinny on this modern-day techno marvel that makes cooking as easy as 1, 2, 3! Learn all there is to know ...read more

Grill season is here! Yippee! Time to head outside and create meals that you can make entirely on the BBQ. From grilled meats to corn on the cob, garlic bread to a grilled cesar salad, summer is the time to explore all the wonderful benefits of barbecuing. Equally as important, ...read more

Skinnytaste Fast and Slow by Gina Homolka with Heather K. Jones, R.D. is now available wherever books are sold! Check out this exclusive interview about prepping healthy meals for your family. What are your secrets for cooking Skinnytaste Fast and Slow healthy meals for ...read more

Do you think the groundhog will see his shadow today—or is spring coming sooner than expected? Well, regardless of what Punxsutawney Phil does or does not see today, the fact is: we still have a month and a half left of the woe-some winter. Cold, windy, snowy, brutal, and ...read more

Thanksgiving may be over, but fresh cranberries are still in season. Relatively inexpensive, these ruby gems are a delicious and festive addition to the holiday season. Plus, they are healthy too - cranberries are low in calories and low on the glycemic index, loaded with ...read more

As the weather gets cool and crisp, the cold weather drinks in our house ramp up - mugs of hot chocolate, spiced apple cider, and tea start to appear to warm up hands and bellies. While I often make tea and hot chocolate in single servings, our apple cider usually comes from ...read more

It's National Pizza Month! An easy one to celebrate in our house. While takeout pizza might be a staple in your house on Friday nights or after a late sports practice, making pizza at home with your kids has lots of benefits. Here are six reasons you should plan a DIY pizza night ...read more

It's National Pizza Month and you don't have to twist my arm to celebrate this one. Because I am inundated with delicious options for this classic dish all year round, I wanted to see if I could make my own pizza without having to go through Seamless. This easy two ingredient ...read more

Sometimes kids are picky eaters. It can make you absolutely bonkers. During the busy school year, you don't have as much time to cater to those individual needs. That's why I love food from Three Bridges. Their pastas and sauces are made with simple, honest, and better-for-you ...read more

Getting the dinner on the table every night at a reasonable hour isn't always easy. In an ideal world, every night I would pour myself a glass of wine, turn on some music, and leisurely enjoy chopping, simmering, and sauteing up something delicious dinner while my children play ...read more

I am an official brand ambassador for Mini Babybel® in 2016. While I receive compensation for participation as a brand advocate, opinions are my own. I've always been a cheese lover. It's been a weakness since I was a kid. Now as an adult, it's important to me that I still get ...read more

Does this sound familiar: You're out running errands or picking up a child from a playdate or afterschool practice and you drive by it - that store that you need that thing from! Except...you can't remember exactly what that thing was. Or you remember one of the items, but not ...read more

Interview with Elizabeth LaBan Momtrends: What inspired you to write your first adult novel The Restaurant Critic’s Wife? Elizabeth: For years I thought about writing fiction, but it was so intimidating to consider writing an actual novel. When my husband and I lived in New ...read more

Tis the season to come inside, warm up from the cold and open a tasty bottle of red. This holiday you don't have to wait for a fancy party invite to pour yourself a glass. Skinnygirl Cocktails make tasty, well-priced reds that are reason enough to celebrate. Low Calorie Wine ...read more

'Tis the season for holiday parties and since we are all about sharing this special time with the kiddos, we are hosting a Handmade Holiday Party. Instilling in children that every gift doesn't have to be bought at the store is an important life lesson that will turn them into ...read more

Cookbooks are my guilty pleasure. I like to display them in my kitchen, give them as gifts, and even read them from cover to cover for some much needed culinary inspiration. With the holidays knocking on our doors, now is the best time to check out the new releases from some of ...read more

Last week Stop & Shop hosted a blogging event to help busy moms prepare for the holidays. Their food expert Andrea Astrachan was there to inspire moms to creatively prepare for the season that can drain our energy and wallets. The moms in our group made chocolate dipped ...read more

It's 40 degrees in NYC--time for soup! We've been apple picking with the kids 2x this fall. Which means we've got bags and bags of apples and need some new recipes. I wanted to incorporate vegetables to turn the soup into a main course. I started digging through recipes ...read more

I am now one of the believers. I made my first slow cooker (aka crock pot) meal on Sunday. It all came together thanks to a blogger event a month ago. I met the lovely folks from Hamilton Beach doing a display cooking demo. I told them I was fascinated by the slow cooking mania ...read more

We love any excuse to reinforce healthy eating habits. Now that there's a whole day devoted to oatmeal, we thought we would create a fun way to dig in. Kids (and grownups!) love to customize their food and providing several options makes choosing things an active way to train ...read more

Toast is cool again. Not just boring bread and butter, we're talking healthy toast that's topped with super foods. We've got six healthy toast recipes to share with you. All of them use superfoods and are an ideal way to start your day or snack. Related: Yummy owl porridge Six ...read more

This soft shell crab recipe is a family classic. Growing up in Maryland means I have a love of seafood. We used to scoop soft shell crabs out of the Severn River (around the full moon) and my mom would fry them up in a pan. The recipe is easy and can be whipped up in a jiffy. ...read more

Emily Franklin is the mother of four kids ages 9 and under. That she manages to cook dinner most nights is a feat in my eyes. That she cooks with passion, humor and wisdom--well she must be a force of nature. Oh and did I mention she also writes book? Emily's latest is called ...read more

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and we're making it sweet for kids and adults alike! We're celebrating with an easy yet adorable heart-shaped baking craft that kids will love and a pink cocktail for adults sure to make this fun holiday a little sweeter! Throwing a ...read more

(Compensation was provided by Safeway, Vons, Randalls and Tom Thumb stores via ModeMedia. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Safeway, Vons, Randalls and Tom Thumb stores.) While Mr. Tom Turkey, the main ...read more

Today ladies, we join the nation in celebrating the cappuccino. That delicious, foamy cup of caffeine that starts our day and warms our bellies. Did you know that the cappuccino dates back to the Viennese coffee houses of the 1700s, known then as a "Kapuziner"? If you want to ...read more

If you’re looking for some entertaining ideas for the upcoming holidays, we’ve got you covered. Moms know it’s best to start planning early. Be prepared for that unexpected guest or finicky eater by taking the time now to plan an extraordinary gathering in your home. From ...read more

With the kids back in school, moms now have a little more time to be creative when it comes to meal planning and preparation. The harvest of fall fruits and vegetables enables us to experiment with our regular go-to dishes by adding some different flavors and textures. To help ...read more

Cooking is the perfect way to spend quality time with your kids, teach them valuable life skills and end up with a delicious reward at the end! This weekend, my boys and I tried out Foodstirs, a monthly subscription box delivered to your doorstep. One of the best ways to teach ...read more

Mealtime is an important part of the day for families. Sharing stories as you eat nourishing food is a great way to keep your kids’ minds and bodies healthy. Oftentimes the biggest challenge is finding time to prepare a meal that is both nutritious and delicious. Kids can be ...read more

Did you know that one billion people suffer from a hidden form of hunger rarely on the development agenda: chronic malnutrition. In fact, 40% of Africa’s children are so chronically malnourished by the age of five that they will never fully thrive, physically recover or ...read more

How My Kitchen Aid Mixer Changed My Life: My Kitchen Aid Mixer has completely changed my life. I know this sounds so dramatic, but there's has been no other product that has really impact my days quite like my Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer. I received my Kitchen Aid Mixer for my bridal ...read more

This Crockpot Cheesy Pierogi: recipe comes in handy. 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 ...read more