One thing I've learned is that when it comes to being a mom, eating with one hand is a valuable skill. I'm often eating "on the go." From nursing a newborn to squeezing in a bite while running out the door to another activity it's hard to find time to sit down to a meal. Grabbing something...
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I'll be honest: I was totally intimidated by this week's Good & Good For You Challenge. The pork cut on sale this week at Publix is bone-in pork loin. I don't think I've ever cooked bone-in meat. (It's true. I'm not exaggerating.) But, the cut is perfect for this week's theme of hearty...
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I have to admit this pregnancy my main go-to warm drink has been decaf coffee of the sweet and creamy variety. So it's not surprising that when I was sampling the new Lipton Green Tea Superfruit tea varieties I like to add lots of honey and milk. The teas have a great flavor - classic gree...
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Allegies? Growing up, the only meaning that word held for me was "seasonal allergies" that came when everything turned yellow in the spring. In the recent decades, and since having children, that word has come to mean so much more. For my own family, it means preschool girl is/was allergic...
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Over the next four weeks my family is participating in "The Good and Good for You Challenge." Each week I'll prepare a new pork recipe using a different cut of meat with the goal of learning to better incorporate this healthy meat into our diet. I totally admit that I'm a chicken (literall...
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Is there a mother out there who hasn't resorted to a quick bite of chocolate (or more than just a bite) as a way to unwind after a tough day with the little one(s)? Okay, maybe it's just me. Regardless, when I do indulge, I like to make it count with a sweet treat that is high quality an...
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I've never made up a recipe in my life so I credit this delicious creation to this pregnancy. Okay, Pinterest and this pregnancy. Last week I made some Rolo Cookies from this Six Sisters' Stuff recipe I discovered on Pinterest. They tasted amazing. But then I got to thinking... what is...
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I'm not trendy. I'm a follower. So, the following statement is a tremendously bold one for me to make: I predict whoopie pies are the next dessert phenomenon, much like cupcakes have become.
What is a whoopie pie you ask? Well, according to Wikipedia (the go-to source for lazy folks lik...
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The Shopping Mama™ was founded by Kate Marsh Lord in January of 2009 to share the latest and greatest in gear, clothes and toys for kids. After graduating law school and moving around the world with her Air Force husband, Kate settled down and had three beautiful little ones.The children changed her online motivation from researching legal issues to tracking down the best in everything for kids from strollers to monogrammed onesies.Kate is proud to partner with several brands as an ambassador
