snacks

Getting my kiddos to eat their lunch at school every day is a challenge. They tend to go straight for the cookie or treat I pack and skip over the sandwich, forgo the carrot sticks, and ignore the apple. It seems I'm always looking for clever ways to get my kids to eat their ...read more

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

Super Bowl 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pregnancy goes in waves from being nauseous to ravenous in just a few short month. Now that I am in my final few weeks, I have noticed my appetite beginning to increase again, yet there really isn't that much room so I have been snacking a lot and eating smaller meals. Here are ...read more