I'm going to admit something quasi shameful: tonight, in an act of total desperation, I ate a heeping scoop of raw chocolate-chip cookie dough. (And not the kind that's meant for eating out of the jar.) I know, I'm a monster. It's just that I desperately needed something sweet ...read more
Ice cream is a staple in my summer diet. In fact, most nights, I'd be happy to skip dinner and go straight to a big ole bowl of cookies and cream or mint chocolate chip or pistachio or mocha-java or rocky road... (I could keep going, but I'll spare you my never-ending list.) I'm ...read more
Who wants to add some new ways to eat peaches to their summer menu? I don't know about you, but I'm always looking for new and exciting ways I can incorporate my favorite fruit into my summer diet. Because if there is one fruit, besides watermelon, that totally embody summer for ...read more
Delicious No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream recipe made with just 3 ingredients! Happy National Ice Cream Month! That's right, July is National Ice Cream Month and it couldn't be more fitting since it's our favorite dessert to cool off with in the hot summertime months! While ...read more
Chalk! Kids young and old love brightening up the sidewalks with this messy and imaginative summer staple, and now you can make it even better with this deliciously exciting DIY craft! Ice cream anyone? When I think of summer-time fun, two things come to mind: the ice-cream ...read more
Summer is almost here—and 'tis the season for alfresco entertaining! My family's June, July, and August weekend will be filled barbecues, pool parties, picnics, graduation celebrations, birthdays, and holiday events. We'll be hosting friends and family at our home and in our new ...read more
Today, we're frosting our glasses, cracking open our favorite A&W root beer, creating root beer floats, and getting ready to celebrate National Root Beer Float Day (tomorrow, August 6th) with our kids! A root beer float is a classic treat that instantly takes me back to my ...read more
In case you've been living under a rock these last few weeks, allow me to inform you: it's still National Ice Cream Month. We've been celebrating since the first of July with peachy-keen homemade ice-cream recipes and adorably easy DIY projects. (We also have a ridiculously ...read more
It's National Ice Cream Month and in the summer the kids want it all the time. This DIY Ice Cream Stand is the sweetest and easiest way to give your kids the good stuff without giving them a sugar high. It's travel friendly and will keep them occupied at home or on the go. ...read more
Back in college, I was pretty high maintenance... I could never just roll up to the local bar or frat party and accept a cheap beer. I needed a fancy, fruity, and frivolously expensive cocktail of sorts. Or two. Or three. (Ummmm, not that I drank all that much in college, Mom ...read more
I didn't start out the craftiest girl in the world, but having kiddos has really helped me up my DIY game...That and Pinterest of course. Haha! Plus, my daughter is majorly into arts and crafts these day, so I try to come up with fun projects that we can make together as often as ...read more
It's chilly out there, but that can never defeat our love of ice cream. Cold Stone Creamery is one of my favorite ice cream shops. Now they have a new way to indulge: Milk Shakers. They have delicious flavors like Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Strawberry Swirl, Coffee Caramel Dream, ...read more
It's probably no surprise that during the summer and on the weekends, the focus shifts to spending more time as a family. Just on Saturday and Sunday alone families spend four times more time together than they do during the weekdays. With my kids out of school, summer gives me ...read more
These days my five-month-old little lady rocks a bib morning, noon, and night. It's her signature piece and an absolute must have... (Can you say "teething?") She's a drool machine, and I'm over changing spit-soaked onesies every hour on the hour. And, so... bibs! (According to ...read more
Did you know Mr. Momtrends and I were slightly addicted to ice cream. It's our not so dirty little secret that we eat it 5+ times a week after the kids are in bed. We tend to favor Stonyfield FroYo--which is our concession to the fact that we are 40+ and very health conscious. ...read more
Did you know that today is Chocolate Ice Cream Day? We suggest you celebrate by enjoying a big bowl- maybe even when the kids go to bed, especially since we have a unique recipe with chili peppers. In this recipe you will be surprised at how well chocolate and chili pepper ...read more
Tasti D-Lite, the lower-calorie frozen dessert chain with a fanatical following among health-conscious consumers as well as celebrities, will celebrate 25 years in September. A mayoral proclamation will recognize Friday, Sept. 7 as Tasti D-Lite Day in New York City. Tasti D-Lite ...read more
Trains inspire kids. It's that simple. Tucked into downtown Brooklyn, the NY Transit Museum brings the best in urban transport to families. When else is your kid going to get to steer a bus or drive a subway down the tracks! This hands-on museum isn't about reading long, boring ...read more
