Weekly meal plan: 5 festive family-friendly dinners for a fun holiday week
It's Christmas and Hanukkah week, and we've found some festive dishes that are still easy and family friendly for the holidays...and some easy dinners to get you through the rest of the week when you're over cooking. Some are even make-ahead! So get your grocery list...
7 no-bake holiday cookie ideas that are creative enough for cookie swaps, holiday hostess gifts, or you know, dessert.
It's holiday cookie swap time! And that's great news for those of us who love getting creative with baking. As for me, I love baking, especially with my kids. But this time of year, sometimes you just need to stick with something easy and quick -- maybe cookies made...
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 ho-hum...
4 make-ahead stews for the unfussy, unfancy, comfort food holiday dinner we’re all craving
When it comes to holiday dinners for a crowd, keeping it simple has always been my style. But now that Alison Roman has said it -- and well, made it into a best-selling book title -- "Nothing Fancy" is officially an acceptable way to feed guests and entertain. While...
Counting down to the holidays with eCreamery ice cream, one delicious pint at a time
If crunchy Christmas cookies, boozy fruitcakes, and chocolatey yule logs pale in comparison to a bowl of delicious, hand-crafted ice cream, then we've got an awesome gift idea for you: Check out our long-time favorite eCreamery ice cream's holiday collection that can...
12 spectacular food gifts that give back to people in need
All year long, I love to support independent bakers, chocolatiers, wineries and small retailers with my limited shopping dollars -- but I love them even more when they're offering food gifts that give back to people in need through worthwhile charities and...
Weekly meal plan: 5 easy meals that will (hopefully) make everyone happy, because you’re running on coffee and cold medicine
Has sickness plagued your house like it has ours this winter? Ugh! If you're like me, and you're running on coffee and cold medicine right now, then here are 5 quick and easy meals that the whole family will like. So grab your pen and make your grocery list, because...
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 me....
The world’s easiest cocktail garnishes: 4 ridiculously simple ways to make your cocktails look pro with no skills at all.
This content is for readers 21+ which you probably are, because hi, it says "mom" in our website name. Please drink responsibly. Thanks to Drinkworks for sponsoring this post, because how fun is that? Well hello there! I'm that person who says, I'm going to make...
Weekly meal plan: 5 make-ahead dinners for the busy holiday season
The holiday season is here in full force, and it can be sooo busy. So, we've found 5 great make-ahead dinners that will get you through these busy weeknights without too much stress. Use that extra time to go to holiday parties, get some shopping done, or just have a...
Funny Hanukkah wine labels: No Manischewitz required.
Whether wine is your go-to Hanukkah hostess gift, or you're just looking to jazz up your own Hanukkah holiday table this year, I am so happy to discover these funny Hanukkah wine labels that range from LOL funny to just kind of sweet. CMP is an rstyle affiliate From...
12 mason jar food gifts your kids can help DIY, from sweet to savory. | Holiday Gift Guide
As a parent, I discovered that the number of gifts I buy at the holidays has multiplied exponentially to accommodate all the wonderful teachers, coaches, caregivers, friends, and VIP's (very important parents) that help make our year run smoothly. But since my bank...
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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...
Recipes
12 of the most indulgent pancake hacks: Jazz up your favorite breakfast recipe for National Pancake Day!
If your family loves pancakes, Tuesday's National Pancake Day is a perfect excuse to try out these pancake hacks that take breakfast to 11! Of course there's nothing wrong with celebrating with your tried-and-true from-scratch recipe or one of our favorite boxed...
Weekly meal plan: 5 recipes that only require you to cook 3 nights. Whoo!
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...
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...
