I've been a Costco member for years. It's my go-to store for purchasing household staples: paper towels, T.P., garbage bags, detergent, water, coffee grinds, milk, and eggs. It's also where I stock up on "bottomless" snack supplies for my hungry-hungry-hippo growing kids: big ...read more
Things feeling a little hum-drum in the kitchen? Looking for a way to spice things up a bit? Well, we've traded in our spice rack for a jar of honey and we are smitten with the sweet. Honey is not just for our tea anymore (although it is still a welcome staple in our PM cuppa). ...read more
If you're anything like a gazillion other people around the world, you've made a goal to eat better, exercise more, and get healthier. As I'm sure you've heard before, the key to making (and keeping!) smart goals is to make them specific and measurable. So cross "eat healthier" ...read more
Last night, Momtrends and POM Wonderful hosted an intimate group of New York City bloggers for an evening of cooking, cocktail-making, dining, and dishing with friends. 'Tis the season after all--Pomegranate season! Those juicy ruby red delights are finally back, just in ...read more
To say that I really love my daughter's elementary school is an understatement. To help promote health and wellness with the kids, they recently had a smoothie contest. The kids had to come up with a smoothie recipe. They had to include a fruit, vegetable, grain, dairy, and ...read more
This is a sponsored post that contains affiliate links. Living a healthy lifestyle is very important to me. Not only do I want to live a nice long life and have the energy I need to keep up with my young family, but I want to set a good example for my kids. If they see me ...read more
With the big game being just a little over a week away, I though now would be a great time to share some delicious Super Bowl party ready fare. Now keep in mind, you don't actually have to invite a slew of people over to have a Super Bowl Party. You can simply put together a fun ...read more
I finally came to the realization that it was time to kick my serious soda habit. I have consumed at least one soda per day since at least 1991. No joke. I took the step when I did (and survived!) a cleanse that prohibited soda, caffeine and, really, anything good to drink. It ...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
I consider myself to be a fairly healthy person so it is always exciting to learn all about the latest food trends. One that my whole family loves (hooray!) is KAMUT® Khorasan wheat. This heirloom wheat is highly versatile and has a natural sweetness that makes it ideal for ...read more
To stick with those healthy eating resolutions, we are excited to share a recipes from alli and Chef Richard Blais (of Top Chef Fame). Featuring delicious options like whipped buttermilk, rack of lamb and raw beets - all of which can be used year-round, and are diet-friendly to ...read more
I think there's a connection between what we consume and how we feel. More medical studies are backing up my mom wisdom. I feel great knowing that smoothies are a way to pack nutrition into a tasty drink and this brain-boosting purple smoothie recipe is a great place to start. ...read more
I'm a huge fan of ABC's hit food show, The Chew!Last year I got to attend a show and meet the cast (click here for the coverage). This summer I'm thrilled to share more CHEW-y ideas with you all. More than just a cooking show, The Chew is all about experiencing the fullness of ...read more
California Pizza Kitchen contacted me to test out their new Roasted Vegetable Salad. I'm a huge fan of this restaurant chain. Back when I was a college student, I was a secret shopper and this was one of my favorite assignments. I would dine, review and get a free meal plus $25. ...read more
