Food

OK, so some of you know that I had bariatric surgery (or sleeve gastrectomy, to use the technical term) about a month and a half ago. My main goal is to get my diabetes under control through eating right...

With Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, I find myself overindulging often this time of year. I always go into the holiday season with the intention of not stuffing  my face with a big holiday dinner, but as they say, best...

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...

Can you believe it's ALMOST back to school time?! This summer has both flown and creeped by - seemingly at the same time. Now that I'll have three kiddos in school, I want to share a bit about how...

These days, the foods I choose and the meals I cook are often designed for function more than flavor. As a WAHM with an active 13 month old who’s discovering the joys of eating, I find that EASY usually...

Growing up my mother displayed some impressive skills and characteristics while setting a great example of how to successfully be a working mom before it was en vogue. Unfortunately, one of those skills was not cooking. And ironically? My...

With the weather changing and all things "fall" upon us, one of my favorite home cooked meals is a good soup. But with busy schedules during the week, I'm always looking for a quick and easy recipe. I try...

If you're a true football fan, you know that the big game isn't complete without a spread of delicious snacks like dips to keep the party going through the fourth quarter. But let's be real, as much as everyone...

I love pumpkin in all forms. Cinnamon Roll. Latte. Bars. Cookie. Fall is my favorite time of year and I love all the fall treats! My youngest loves to bake with me so when she asked to make chocolate chip cookies today, I agreed -...

As parents, we want our family meals to be nutritious, delicious, and affordable. But even healthy food will not last forever. We have to be just as savvy about our "parenting wellness" that not only includes storing food properly,...

My girlfriends and I recently had a GNI -- a Girls' Night In! We decided to have a baking party where each of us chose a recipe and brought the ingredients. It worked out well that we each chose...

This summer we are working on developing child independence even if it kills me. I have started to force my children to make decisions, take the lion's share of the responsibility for their actions, and not have to have me...

For moms on the go, easy snacks are a lifesaver. Unfortunately, the easy snacks are not always the healthiest snacks. And if they're healthy -- like organic squeeze applesauce -- they can get costly at $.99 each. So, we...

Remember poor Rudolph and how none of the other reindeer wanted to play with him? Being left out is never fun, especially around the holidays! If you’re like us, you love having friends and family gathered in your home...

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