Food

Parents strive to expand their kids’ palates, eat more vegetables and try different foods, especially if they have a picky eater. Below are a few tried and true tips to help get kids in the kitchen, try something new...

I love cows. Since I was a kid, I have wanted one as a pet. But, my grandparents farm in Wellborn Florida would have to do. Apparently, in the suburbs of South Florida, having a cow is frowned upon. Go...

"MOM!! Can I have a snack?" It's safe to say that we've heard this a thousand times already. During the summer my kids have the appetites of grown men....they eat and eat and eat. It seems as though they aren't...

One trip to the grocery store to do the week's shopping, and it's clear to see inflation in action. The price of just about every item has risen, some by a little and others by quite a bit. The...

I'm always looking for quick, easy recipes especially during the holidays. I started making this Christmas Chex Mix years ago and it is always highly requested each holiday season. It honestly takes no time and is super simple. But...

I don't want to brag but... I published a book! That's right, I'm a published author! (Book signing party TBA.) I've printed.... 4 copies!  :-) OK, OK, it's a cookbook, but I MADE IT! My inspiration was to create a...

If you are a busy sports momma like me, then you know the woes of weekday dinners all too well. Between schlepping kids from one sport or activity to another, it can be very hard for busy moms to...

As we head into the final countdown towards Christmas and the kiddos are on winter break, here are some fun ideas you can have with everyone's favorite drink: hot cocoa! 1. Dress up your drink! The latest trend is decadent milkshakes...

Kristi’s Pumpkin Roll I make this pumpkin roll every year, the night before Thanksgiving, and chill it overnight for our Thanksgiving morning brunch. It’s always a hit! Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup pumpkin 1 teaspoon lemon juice 3/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2...

originally posted 11/12/2019 One of the best things about being a mom is having my daughter help me bake and craft. I love that she's always taking interest in what I'm doing and as a result she becomes a little...

Originally posted October 2019 Updated October 2020 Now, I warn you this snack doubles as an activity with your kids. Cooking with children, while great in theory and provides meaningful life skills, is not for the faint of heart. Moreover, this...

Here's the deal. I love my kitchen. It's super cute, and I pride myself in the cookware we have acquired over the years, as well as our cutlery, recipe books, and countless kitchen gadgets. I'm a member of a...

We love partnering together with women-owned businesses to share their products! Jambalaya Girl has been a fan favorite within the City Mom Collective Network - even featured as a Favorite Thing item at our National Sister Site Conference (a...

As we're beginning the season of summer cookouts and picnics, I'm always looking for quick and easy side dish recipes.  You can't go wrong with a pasta dish - pasta salads are a staple at any backyard barbecue.  This...

I'm going to share a secret with you. This secret may save your sanity...and your Saturday. Ready? You don't have to plan an outing to a strawberry patch to impress your kids. Do you hear me? I know you may...