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Strawberry Cream Cheese Flag Cookie Cups

July 4 by Janssen

Strawberry Cream Cheese Flag Cookie Cups - Such an easy, but impressive, 4th of July dessert that the kids can help make.

Whether you're hosting the 4th of July BBQ this year or attending one, this super simple dessert idea is sure to please.  Of course I love the festive presentation but my favorite part is that once you bite in you realize that what looks like a mini cup cake is actually a cookie. Plus it would go great with our homemade blueberry lemonade soda. And don't miss the variations at the bottom of the post - I'm digging the breakfast idea. Here's Janssen with the recipe... The Fourth of July is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, In the Kitchen, Janssen Tagged With: 4th of july cake, 4th of july cupcakes, 4th of july dessert, 4th of july potluck, 4th of july recipe, flag cookies, flag dessert

Homemade Salted Chocolate Popsicles

May 11 by Jennifer

These fudgsicles for grown ups are delicious (but be careful because the kids will love them too!)

 Today our food contributor Jennifer is here with a scrumptious salty/sweet treat that I know you're going to love. Helpful Hint: get yourself a Zoku Quick Pop Maker to whip up all sorts of popsicles (both healthy and not so much) in just 7 minutes - no waiting for them to freeze! We absolutely love ours. I can feel the days of frozen summer treats coming! I had the most amazingly delicious salted chocolate popsicle recently and couldn't wait to try to recreate it at home.  It was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen Tagged With: fudgsicle recipe, grown up fudgsicles, homemade popsicles, kid desserts, kid treats, salted chocolate popsicles

Healthy Eats: Taking Avocado Toast Up a Notch

April 18 by Kristin

Have you heard of the 'momiform'?  This is what we wear on the regular. I'm talking favorite jeans with some version of a soft tee, a cardigan (in either navy or black) and a comfy leather shoe.  The momiform is our go-to outfit that we wear on the daily. I actually love having things that I know work for me.  Yes, it's predictable, but it's easy and always looks great.  Let's move that thought to lunch. Avocado toast has the become the momiform of lunch.  It's easy to smear some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Kristin Tagged With: avocado meals, avocado toast, healthy kids, healthy lunch, healthy lunches, lunch for moms

Easter Potluck Must-Have: Rice Krispies Easter Egg Nests

March 15 by Kristin

Rice Krispies treats have always been a kid-favorite around our house.  So we decided why not take the recipe and make it into an Easter-themed treat? This recipe is one that kids can help with, there's no oven time, and you'll be done in about 15 minutes.  It's that easy! Not to mention these little 'Easter baskets' are as cute as can be. Ingredients 7 cups Rice Krispies 1 package mini-marshmallows 3 Tablespoons butter 1 package cream cheese 1 cup powdered sugar … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, In the Kitchen, Kristin Tagged With: Easter desserts, easter egg nests, Easter Rice Krispy nests, rice krispy desserts

Self Care: 7 Days of Fruit-Infused Sparkling Water

February 22 by Kristin

7 fruit infused sparkling water recipes - a new healthy drink for each day of the week!

In my renewed quest to eat healthier, my husband and I have recently become totally hooked on sparkling water. Something about the bubbles, make it seem like a treat instead of plain old water, and the health benefits of substituting it for all our other drinks have been amazing! We've also found that while the store-bought, lightly flavored stuff is OK, infusing the water with fresh fruits, citrus and often some mint makes them feel even fancier. (Friends are especially impressed when we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Kristin Tagged With: fruit infused sparkling water, fruit-infused sparkling water recipe, healthy drink recipe, healthy drink recipes, healthy ideas for moms, how to make sparkling water

3 Healthy Strawberry Snacks for Valentine’s Day

January 25 by Wendy

  Valentine's Day is just a few weeks away and the candy that comes with it has already started to find it's way into our home. While I have no objection to a bit of chocolate and a few conversation hearts, I'd prefer to celebrate the holiday with a few healthier treats -- and that's where strawberries come in! With their natural heart shape and pretty red color, strawberries are a perfect choice for Valentine's day snacks. My kids love their  sweet flavor and since they're packed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Seasonal Fun, Wendy Tagged With: healthy Valentine's Day recipe, kids meal plan, Valentine snack, Valentine strawberry treats, Valentine treat

Stock Your Kitchen with these Must-Have Foods for Cold & Flu Season

January 16 by Natalie

Were you sick over the holidays? Are you still getting over - or just starting - those nagging cold and flu symptoms? We may have entered a new year, but that doesn't mean our immune systems get an automatic fresh start. While many of us are thinking about losing weight and changing our diets, we should be thinking about supporting our immune health through food, as well. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Mom Health, Beauty & Style, Natalie Tagged With: cold fighting foods, cold prevention, DIY cold remedies, foods that fight sickness, homemade cold remedies, homemade flu remedies, immune boosting foods, natural cold remedies, natural cold remedy, natural flu remedies

What to Eat for Breakfast When It’s Too Cold for Smoothies

January 11 by Kristin

Smoothies are the go-to around this house when it comes to a quick healthy breakfast.  I can pack so many vitamins and nutrients into a glass. They can be taken on the go and I'm always switching up the flavors.  You can't go wrong! The only drawback? They can leave me shivering long after my drink is gone during the cold winter months. Even when I'm craving a warm breakfast, though, it can be hard to come up with something healthy AND able to be eaten in a car or while walking to school.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen Tagged With: breakfast with veggies, egg breakfast, egg cups recipe, healthy breakfast, healthy breakfast ideas, on-the-go breakfast, vegetable breakfast

Christmas and New Year’s Morning Mimosas

December 18 by Kristin

One of my favorite New Year's traditions is waking up late and staying in my pajamas. My mother-in-law makes her famous cinnamon rolls.  My father-in-law cooks eggs and bacon to order and we all enjoy mimosas while we watch the parade. This year, I'm taking on the mimosas and we're putting a little twist on things.  Instead of the typical orange juice, I'm using ruby red grapefruit juice. The color is so pretty and festive.  I'm also getting fancy with some sage-infused simple syrup to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, In the Kitchen Tagged With: christmas drinks, holiday drinks, mimosas, new years drinks, new years mimosa, new years recipe, new years traditions

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