Apple Hacks You Didn’t Know About

This will make snack time with the kids so much faster and easier! Plus there are some more advanced fun tricks you can do with an apple that you’re kids will love! I cannot believe I didn’t know any of these tricks before! Watch the video on the page next and get to know one […]

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Forcing Kids To Eat Is A Bad Idea

I come from the “clean your plate” generation, so it’s tough for me to let it go when my son won’t eat his dinner.  I find myself becoming frustrated, even if I know he had a big lunch or that he chose healthy snacks all day.  It’s hard for me to justify letting him leave […]

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5 Reasons My Kid Doesn’t Eat

My son used to be the best little eater! People in restaurants would comment in amazement as he ate vegetables, cleaned his plate, and asked to try new foods.  He wasn’t afraid of green foods or trying new things. He ate foods in every food group and his favorites were things like avocados, squash, and […]

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4 Fast Ways To Keep Toddlers Busy While You Cook

My three year old always wants to help me cook dinner.  Sometimes there are things I can get him to do, like stir sauce with pasta or put slices of bread on a pan for toasting. Other times there is nothing he can do to help and he quickly becomes inconsolable. In order to avoid […]

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Mom’s Recipe For The Perfect Thanksgiving

My grandmother was the best cook! She had thousands of recipes written on scraps of paper all over her kitchen.  My favorite recipe of hers was a small scrap taped in the cabinet by the sink. It was the recipe for a happy marriage. No, it wasn’t something you could cook in the oven… but […]

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10 Truths About Being A Food Allergy Mom

I really don’t like being the food allergy police. I cringe when I have to ask about the menu for an upcoming event or if there will be food… I see the looks on the other moms’ faces. I hear the sighs. I know it can be annoying and confusing, but the alternative is much […]

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3 Golden Rules To Get Your Kids To Eat What You Make Them

When we were growing up, my mom had a sign in the kitchen that said “menu: take it or leave it.” That was her philosophy. We could either eat what she had made for dinner or we could wait until the next meal. Now that I’m a mom attempting to feed a toddler healthy meals […]

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Sneaky Ways To Get Toddlers To Eat Veggies

Does your toddler eat his veggies without a fuss? As a baby, my son loved everything green! He happily chose broccoli, spinach, and avocados over many fruits. We were thrilled. Then came the toddler years, some days he eats adult sized portions and others I’m convinced he may starve. Regardless of portion size, it’s getting […]

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Tips To Help You Quit Sugar Fast

I have a sweet tooth. In fact, I have a whole mouth full of sweet teeth. A meal consisting of nothing but desserts sounds awesome to me! I’m pretty sure my love affair with sugar constitutes an addiction. Recently, a friend told me about breaking her sugar addiction. I was amazed. I’ve thought about breaking […]

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Top 3 Crock Pot Recipes

I love using the crock pot (also known as a slow cooker) to make dinner. I can start it in the morning and by dinner time we have a meal that tastes like it took hours to cook. Technically it did, but I didn’t have to stand in the kitchen slaving over it. I make […]

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10 Ingredient Shopping List + Crockpot = A Week Of Dinners

I am all about making your life simpler so you have time to enjoy the precious moments. Getting yourself and your family fed and nourished can often be a daunting task.  When life throws you a curve ball the last thing you want to do is worry about what to put on the table. If […]

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Who Hates Cooking?

We all want to be the “Supermom” that cooks the perfect meal everytime, but being a busy working mom too often makes it complicated to do so. If you are like me, working a demanding job and commuting, then simple tasks like cooking your family’s meal can prove to be next to impossible. I try […]

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8 Creative Toddler Snacks

Why is it so hard to get toddlers to eat? How come the strawberries they loved yesterday are “YUCKY!” today? It doesn’t make any sense to me. We are right in the middle of this phase, so I found some creative ways to get my toddler to eat healthy foods. Need some ideas? Check out […]

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(VIDEO) How To Cut Grapes In Half – EASY

If you ever need to cut a bunch of grapes in half, here is how to do it! Whether it’s for a recipe or to give the kids or to make it easier to peel the skin off, cutting a bunch of them at once sure saves you time! Take 2 plates and a knife, […]

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[VIDEO] Sweet And Sinful Confetti Cookie Dough Brownie Cake

Oh my goodness-this dessert takes the cake! PopSugar has done it again with their sinful sweet treats.  Who doesn’t love chocolate, cookie dough and funfetti -imagine that all on one delightful dessert. Yes, heaven! She even shows you how to make a simple chocolate ganache to keep it all together. Watch this video to see […]

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(VIDEO) How To Make High-Heel Cupcakes

How creative are these? I love this idea! Make your own High Heel Cupcakes by watching this video. They’re actually pretty simple. I’m not usually one to go out of my way to bake, but these I would do! Has anyone actually done these before? Let me know!    

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[VIDEO] Easy Appeteizer Bacon Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies

This appetizer is sure to please everybody’s tastebuds at your next gathering or summer BBQ. Our all-time favorite lil’ smokies wrapped in bacon, sprinkled with brown sugar and popped into the oven. Super easy, takes only 40 minutes and they’re sweet, savory and soooo delicious!! Watch this video to see how easy it is:  

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[VIDEO] Simple And Delicious Recipe For Classic, White And Dark Hot Chocolate

  It’s that time of year when it’s cold and chilly outside-the best way to keep warm is with a nice cup of hot chocolate. In this video you’ll see simple and amazing recipes for three kinds of hot chocolate. First, and my personal favorite,  is your classic hot chocolate topped with whipped cream. Next, […]

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[VIDEO] Super Easy And Delicious Holiday Treats

These are the most amazing holiday desserts by far this season! If you want any ideas for some newly inspired genius Christmas treats, watch this video! The kids will love these, not only the kids, but all of your adult guests will be super impressed too!      

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[VIDEO] How To Make Delicious Brownie Ice Cream Bowls

These look ahhhmazing! What a perfect way to serve a delicious ice cream  treat in it’s very own brownie bowl. My two favorite desserts all-in-one. This is super easy to make and your house will smell so good. Watch this video and give it a try 😉  

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