Let there be rock. And homemade cupcakes.
I have to admit, since discovering these awesome rock oven mitts, I've had the most ridiculous lyrics stuck in my head. Like B.A.K.E. in the U.S.A. And Weird Al's I Love Rocky Road. Then of course, there's just regular old, Pour Some Sugar on Me, which the ad world...
5 summery grilled chicken recipes that will make chicken for dinner exciting again.
If your family is anything like mine, you eat a lot of chicken. It’s among the most popular main dishes, especially for families, because it’s so versatile and because lots of kids will actually eat it unlike other protein—but chicken can also get boring. One of my...
Web Coolness: Feeding athletic kids, a new Ben and Jerry’s flavor, and where to get free donuts on National Donut Day.
Here are our favorite links from around the web this week. We hope that you like them, too. Amazing photos of junk food plated avante-garde style by @ChefJacqueslaMerde on Instagram (above). Smart tips on how to feed athletic kids. Elmo and Grover have gotten into...
Healthy, low-sugar baby cookie recipes that you can feel good sharing with your baby or toddler.
I’ve never been much of a packaged cookie kind of girl. Not only are homemade pretty easy to make, but they’re also more delicious and, honestly, come with built in portion control (I make just a few and save leftover dough in the freezer). The problem is that most of...
Weekend Toast: A rhubarb cocktail and mocktail recipe to make perfect use of the spring treat before it’s gone.
Rhubarb can be tricky. We know that it goes great in strawberry desserts like this Strawberry Rhubarb Galette that we found at Fettle Vegan, but what else can you do with the tart stalk? Make drinks, is what! Rhubarb lends a wonderful, bright flavor to simple syrup...
The 4 best green juices for kids that will have them asking for more spinach, please.
My kids got hooked on green juice when they were toddlers and too young to turn up their noses at the weird dark green color. They loved the taste, and I loved that they were getting a daily dose of vitamins from ingredients like spinach and kale mixed in with the...
How to cook pasta perfectly, even ahead of time.
Several years ago I had the honor of taking a class with a master chef who’s specialty is pasta. In true Italian form, as he tossed varying shapes of pasta with different sauces, he encouraged us to “cook to our taste.” Instead of focusing on exact measurements, he...
6 delicious sheet pan recipes for easy cooking and even easier clean up.
Few things are as important to a busy family cook than easy clean up. Even if you have kids old enough to help with the task—4- to 5-years-old according to our guide to kids’ chores by age—nothing is more draining at the end of a long day than having to juggle...
Stylish matte black flatware for nearly every budget, high to low.
I’m craving a fresh look for my summer table and am in love with the matte black flatware that’s popping up at my favorite stores. Black is in style all year around in New York City, but I understand that you might wonder if it will feel summery enough. It will!...
8 fun, easy ideas for healthy homemade vacation snack recipes that keep you away from those fries.
Traveling with kids is challenging enough without having to deal with hunger meltdowns—and I don't just mean the kids. Whether you're flying or road tripping, we've always preached that having an arsenal of snacks on hand is key to smooth travels. These homemade...
Web coolness: S’mores Oreos, the world’s best ice cream, and something you need to know about your Keurig.
Here are our favorite links from around the web this week. We hope that you like them, too. S'mores Oreos are real. People: S'MORES OREOS ARE REAL. Snopes even says so. Famed chef Hugh Acheson makes nachos from Kris Jenner's cookbook as part of a new Eater video...
5 mouthwatering burger recipes for summer grilling. And they’re not all beef.
My swimsuit-ready diet attempts don't stand a chance against a juicy cheeseburger hot off the grill on a warm summer night. I mean, there's no hope. And, really, why should there be? Burgers are delicious. So as I'm gearing up for my Memorial Day menu this weekend,...
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How this Instant Pot-phobe finally became an Instant Pot convert
I'm not quite sure why I've always been afraid of the Instant Pot. People I love and respect in my life swear by it. I'm even a member of the Instant Pot Community on Facebook (that also might be why I'm afraid of the Instant Pot, now that I think of it). And...
This year, order your Girl Scout cookies from troops struggling with homelessness
Despite my commitment to be healthier this year, I'm going to cave and buy some Girl Scout cookies, because another resolution I've made is to spread goodness as much as possible. When I was reminded that I can buy Girl Scout cookies online to support troops...
9 helpful tips for making a homemade gingerbread house. Learn from my successes….and uh, failures.
I never thought I'd be the person offering tips for making homemade gingerbread houses, but you know, 2020. Chalk it up to the baking bug so many of us caught in 2020, but my kids and I attempted our own homemade gingerbread houses for the first time this year....
We love these 10 festive ways to package Christmas cookie gifts | Holiday Gifts
Even if you've picked out your perfect Christmas cookie recipe already, you might be looking for ways to package those Christmas Cookies as gifts. Though the big crowded cookie swap I usually attend every December is canceled this year due to the pandemic, homemade...
What to make for a smaller Thanksgiving this year: 8 ideas to help you see it as an opportunity
So many of our readers and friends are asking about what to make for a smaller Thanksgiving this year. While this may be the prudent choice, I know it still comes with a lot of feelings. So many of us are skipping travels plans and raucous gatherings with...
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Thanks a lot, TikTok: Trying the Baked Oats recipe with teens
As a totally cool mom (at least, in my head, anyway), I like to think I stay up to date with the latest social media and trends my kids are seeing and experiencing. But let's be honest, I am often waaaaay behind them, which is the case with TikTok. I've been...
5 easy high-protein, low-carb family dinners | 2021 Weekly Meal Plan 7
Last week we were all about hiding veggies in our kids' dinners so they didn't even know they were eating them, but this week we want to focus on protein too. Do your kids pull all their toppings off pizza and just eat the crust, or sneak the bun out of their...
5 tofu recipes for kids that they will actually eat — all recommended by our own kids!
I really wanted to write about tofu recipes for kids, because I know so many families who are trying to work more plant-based foods into their meal-planning these days. I also know it can be daunting; when my family switched to vegan-at-home several years ago, I...
The folded TikTok sandwich hack: 20 variations and ideas to get you through another day of making lunch
Whether you're slapping lunch together for the kids before they run out to catch the bus, or preparing a quickie lunch between breaks in their virtual school day, I'm sure lots of us are sick of trying to figure what's next for lunch. So, when that cool-looking,...
5 delicious family dinners that sneak extra veggies in. Your kids will never even know. | 2021 Weekly Meal Plan 6
Have you ever sat back at the end of a week, proud of all all that effort you put in in the kitchen, and then wondered...Did my teens actually eat a vegetable this week? Nope? Just me? If your kids are like mine, all "bring on the pizza and chicken tenders" but...
