My biggest tip for moms with kids heading back to school is to be prepared. That's been my mantra this year and the reason I've been collecting easy back to school snack ideas. The more you have in line on the front end, the more seamless your transition into a new school year ...read more
Remember the fruit pouches craze? Of course, you do. We're still in the thick of it. And juice boxes...I know I'm not the only ones buying them in bulk. What would you say if I told you that I came across some must-try fruit pouches and juice boxes for moms? I mean haven't you ...read more
My son has turned me into somewhat of a Star Wars fan. I cant escape his enthusiasm and enjoy finding ways to support it. Friday, May 4th is a day for all Star Wars fans to celebrate and greet their fellow fans with the fun phrase, "May the FOURTH be with you." (For our newbie ...read more
Preparing and packing school lunches is a pain point for most moms. I know I’m not particularly keen on this monotonous Monday through Friday to do. Alas, it comes with the territory; and my son has adamantly sworn off cafeteria lunches “foreverrrrr—so I don’t really have a ...read more
After school for us can sometimes be a little chaotic. I am sure you know the drill. The kids come barreling through the door demanding a snack because they are starving! There are papers being thrown at you from folders and book bags, everyone is talking to you at once trying to ...read more
Kids are bottomless pits... or so I'm told. My kids could pass on significant meals all day in lieu of snacks, snacks, and more snack. Salty eats, sweet treats, crunchy munchies, and ooey-gooey chewies, they don't discriminate. For snacks, there's no satiating their hunger... But ...read more
Super Bowl LI is this Sunday! Are you ready to cheer on your favorite team to victory? While we've already got you covered with some crowd-pleasing beer-based cocktails, we promise that these Super Bowl appetizers will be a touchdown. Whether you are hosting a Super Bowl party at ...read more
Plain or buttery. Kettlecorn or extra salt. There isn't a bad way to enjoy popcorn! But the same old method can get, well, old! In honor of National Popcorn Day today, we're sharing five simple ways to spice up your popcorn routine. Let's get popping! Popcorn is a mom's best ...read more
Happy New Year! 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 ...read more
It’s the time of the year when most of us have at least one trip on the books. Am I right? It may just be a long weekend over Christmas, but the odds are that we’re going to be on the road at least a little bit over the next couple of weeks, so it’s a good idea to have some ...read more
We’re a football obsessed family, namely SEC football, and there’s nothing we love more than a good tailgate. We meet up with our fellow Gator fans whenever we can and everyone brings a tasty dish. And while the smorgasbord we dig into is always delicious, lighter game day snacks ...read more
I'm always on the hunt for snacks that are healthy, taste good, and that everyone in the family will enjoy. On a recent shopping trip, I discovered Annie Chun's Seaweed Crisps. These were intriguing! As I stood in the aisle of my local grocery store with my toddler in the cart ...read more
Penelope’s first word after “mama” and “dada” was, no joke, “SNACK.” Fast forward 10 months and it’s still pretty much her favorite thing to say. Better yet, is the way she actually drags out the vowel sound with her high-pitched nasally little tone, “snnnaaaaaaaaack,” whilst ...read more
Monday, September 19th, 2016 at 1 PM EST /10 AM PST Hashtag: #PiratesBootyParty Co-Hosts: @momtrends @theshoppingmama We’re so excited to be partnering with Pirate’s Booty for our #PiratesBootyParty Twitter party in celebration of Talk Like a Pirate Day! I mean what kid doesn’t ...read more
Now that summer is in full swing, my family and I plan to spend a lot of time at the beach. Being that we live about half an hour from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, it would be a shame not to take advantage of them! That being said, we can’t just pick up and ...read more
Are your kids always hungry? My three boys seem to be hungry constantly despite my feeding them, so I'm always on the lookout for snacks that will fill them up and give them energy without just providing empty calories. These energy bars definitely do the trick. They are a riff ...read more
The gluten free craze has been going strong for a while now and it doesn't look like it's going anywhere anytime soon. While I don't think it should be used as a weight loss tool if gluten isn't an issue for you, it is for so many of us out there. Take my story for instance. I ...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
Both of my kids really love fruit, but vegetables are a different story. Sometimes I have to find clever ways to get my kids to eat their recommended fruit and vegetable servings throughout the day. Especially at school when I’m not there to encourage healthy eating. I created ...read more
We know: this time of year is killer for those of us who love to snack. There's all kinds of wintery goodies floating around and are easily accessible. But a good rule of thumb is that if it's not in your house, it's not in your body. If you stock your home with things that are ...read more
Hi my name is Kristin and I’m a snacker...I always have been and I probably always will be. I started my grazing habits as a wee kiddo, so they’ve been around for a few (ahem) years. Just because I tend to snack throughout the day, however, doesn’t mean my diet efforts have to be ...read more
Clichéd as it may be, I have a serious (like, seriously serious) weakness for chocolate. Milk chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate—(ooooh, especially dark chocolate)—you name it, I want it. Nevertheless, I feel guilty eating chocolate as a “mid-day snack.” It feels so ...read more
March 2nd is Read Across America, a day set aside by to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday and to emphasize that reading is fun! Here's how you can get in on celebrating at home and in your community. 1: READ! Here are a few of our favorite Dr. Seuss books: Green Eggs and Ham Mr. ...read more
Peanut butter has gotten a bad wrap in recent years, but if you're not allergic to this delicious nut, it can be great source of protein, fiber, magnesium and potassium. In celebration of Peanut Butter Lovers Day today, we're sharing some of our favorite peanut buttery snacks we ...read more
