summer food

While I am so excited to have a more relaxed schedule during the summer, it also means staying active with the kids and making our lunches on-the-go both healthy and fun for the girls. Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D. also knows how hard it can be to get kids interested in healthy ...read more

Today I'm excited to share my fun Twizzlers Fireworks Popsicles! These are super easy to make and an impressive treat to cool down with during the summer. Related: Boozy popsicles As part of a blogger outreach program with Momtrends I was asked to come up with a creative ...read more

I have a confession to make. I tried Rosé for the first time with the Momtrends team last summer. I know right, crazy?! For some reason I was always a little nervous about trying it. I always stuck to reds or whites (or margaritas). But, once I had that first glass of Rosé I ...read more

Summer is a time for fun and relaxation. The kids don't have school and we get more days to sleep in. It's been a bit of a slower pace around here. My kids love when I make themed snacks for them. They adored it when I made these bunny snacks this past Easter. So, this summer ...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

As summer approaches, the lure of the barbecue grows strong. It's not just the taste of grilled food we find appealing', though that's certainly part of it, it's also the ritual of grilling outdoors, surrounded by friends and family on a grass-scented summer day that gets one ...read more