How to keep an avocado from turning brown after you’ve cut it. (And it’s not what you think)
I've been an avocado lover for a long time, but when I don't want to eat the whole thing on my own, I've discovered a little trick that can help keep it from turning brown that's so easy it's kind of ridiculous. And best part: no extra ingredients or fancy tools or...
10 tasty ways to doctor a boxed brownie mix. You’ll never go back to plain brownies again.
There's no easier or more satisfying way to satisfy a sweet tooth than a quick boxed brownie mix. But if you want to take your brownie game to the next level with minimal effort, then try some of these clever boxed brownie mix hacks. You get the easy benefit of...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals including great ideas for using leftovers
Grab your pen and grocery list, because next week's meal plan is ready! We've found 5 great recipes that make smart use of your time in the kitchen. We have tips to stretch your cooking, so one session in the kitchen lasts for more than one recipe (whoo!). We also...
Moving? This incredible service will donate your food to food pantries in your community.
This week on Spawned, we got wind of one of the coolest cool picks of the week: Move For Hunger. Recommended by our guest, Art of Happy Moving author Ali Wentzke. She recommends Move For Hunger to her clients and readers as an incredible idea for making your kitchen...
Last-minute Valentine’s treat ideas for the kids: 150 ideas from sweet to savory, homemade to…not so much
Need some help with last-minute Valentine's treat ideas? Good ones? No need to explain to us. Whether you've got Valentine's classroom treat duty, you're looking for a thoughtful after-school snack or want to surprise the kids with heart-shaped bit of edible love in a...
Ideas for 6 low-sugar Valentines treats the kids will love. No artificial sweeteners either.
I've been cutting back on sugar lately -- yes I know, right in time for Valentine's Day, yay -- so I've been searching for low-sugar Valentine's treats. And I have company! So many of our readers and followers have been asking for low-sugar treats and desserts lately...
The winners of Trader Joe’s 11th Annual Customer Choice Awards — and some deliciously easy recipes to make with them
If you're a Trader Joe's devotee like me, you probably have a handful -- or cartful -- of must-haves that you grab every visit. Now you can see how your favorites stack up against other TJ shoppers by checking out the winners of Trader Joe's 11th Annual Customer...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals for next week, including a fun Valentine’s dinner for kids
Grab your pen and grocery list, because next week's meal plan is ready! We've found 5 great recipes that make smart use of your time in the kitchen. Plus, we found a really fun Valentine's dinner for kids! Happy eating, parents! Fingers crossed, your kids might even...
Easy Valentine food fun! 40 foods you can make more festive with a heart-shaped cookie cutter
If you're looking to put a little love into your Valentine's Day treats this year, there's no need to run out and buy a cartful of special ingredients or gadgets. Just grab a heart-shaped cookie cutter set so you have them in different sizes. This way, you can quickly...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals for the week ahead, including great party food for watching the big games
Grab your pen and grocery list, because next week's meal plan is ready! We've found 5 great recipes that make smart use of your time in the kitchen. We have tips to stretch your cooking, so one session in the kitchen lasts for more than one recipe (whoo!). We also...
Grocery shopping in a foreign country: 9 fun ways to make it educational for kids
I know a lot of our readers have made resolutions to commit to sharing more experiences with their kids instead of buying them stuff, and that includes travel. While we all know the many benefits of travel, you might not have considered that simply eating your way...
What is itameshi? 7 easy Japanese-Italian fusion dishes that your kids will eat.
Even though I only recently learned of itameshi, which means "Italian food" in Japanese, the two cuisines have enjoyed a happy marriage in Japan for a long, long time. And while some of the ingredients may look familiar --al dente spaghetti, chunky meat sauce, stuffed...
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How to keep an avocado from turning brown after you’ve cut it. (And it’s not what you think)
I've been an avocado lover for a long time, but when I don't want to eat the whole thing on my own, I've discovered a little trick that can help keep it from turning brown that's so easy it's kind of ridiculous. And best part: no extra ingredients or fancy tools or...
Moving? This incredible service will donate your food to food pantries in your community.
This week on Spawned, we got wind of one of the coolest cool picks of the week: Move For Hunger. Recommended by our guest, Art of Happy Moving author Ali Wentzke. She recommends Move For Hunger to her clients and readers as an incredible idea for making your...
Grocery shopping in a foreign country: 9 fun ways to make it educational for kids
I know a lot of our readers have made resolutions to commit to sharing more experiences with their kids instead of buying them stuff, and that includes travel. While we all know the many benefits of travel, you might not have considered that simply eating your way...
8 creative, easy ways to wrap a bottle of wine to make a holiday wine gift a little more gifty
Grabbing a bottle of wine and throwing it into a skinny, store-bought gift bag or just sticking a bow on top is pretty much my standard way to gift a bottle wine to any party hosts, close friends, or special teachers this time of year. But now I'm rethinking my...
We found the best grab-and-go gifts right at Trader Joe’s. Holiday shopping made easy!
I love that this time of year, I can accomplish both my food shopping and a lot of my gift shopping at at Trader Joe's, all at the same time. Lucky for me, Trader Joe's has some of my favorite affordable grab-and-go gifts that make it worth the 30 minute drive for...
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10 tasty ways to doctor a boxed brownie mix. You’ll never go back to plain brownies again.
There's no easier or more satisfying way to satisfy a sweet tooth than a quick boxed brownie mix. But if you want to take your brownie game to the next level with minimal effort, then try some of these clever boxed brownie mix hacks. You get the easy benefit of...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals including great ideas for using leftovers
Grab your pen and grocery list, because next week's meal plan is ready! We've found 5 great recipes that make smart use of your time in the kitchen. We have tips to stretch your cooking, so one session in the kitchen lasts for more than one recipe (whoo!). We also...
Last-minute Valentine’s treat ideas for the kids: 150 ideas from sweet to savory, homemade to…not so much
Need some help with last-minute Valentine's treat ideas? Good ones? No need to explain to us. Whether you've got Valentine's classroom treat duty, you're looking for a thoughtful after-school snack or want to surprise the kids with heart-shaped bit of edible love...
Ideas for 6 low-sugar Valentines treats the kids will love. No artificial sweeteners either.
I've been cutting back on sugar lately -- yes I know, right in time for Valentine's Day, yay -- so I've been searching for low-sugar Valentine's treats. And I have company! So many of our readers and followers have been asking for low-sugar treats and desserts...
The winners of Trader Joe’s 11th Annual Customer Choice Awards — and some deliciously easy recipes to make with them
If you're a Trader Joe's devotee like me, you probably have a handful -- or cartful -- of must-haves that you grab every visit. Now you can see how your favorites stack up against other TJ shoppers by checking out the winners of Trader Joe's 11th Annual Customer...
