When it comes to feeding my family, I've become quite picky over the years. There are a few tried and trusted brands we use regularly, but I'm always willing to try something new, as long as it meets my "picky mom" guidelines. With our newest baby on the way, I feel like I've tried just about everything and know what I'm looking for when it comes to feeding my kids. Beech-Nut is a name that has been around for decades. I had previously ...
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Getting Creative While Snacking on The Go #Motts #spon
This blog post is sponsored by Mott’s and SocialMoms. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own. Do you ever feel like lunches have become a new competition in the Olympics? I totally feel like the mom shown in the video above. I’ve tried my hand at creative lunches for my preschooler and when most of it came home untouched, I threw in the towel and started to simplify her meals. I would much rather spend my creativity on ...
Get Roped Up In SweeTARTS Soft & Chewy Ropes
It doesn't matter how old I get, there is something about some of my old favorite candies that always have me going back. Maybe it's nostalgia, or maybe just a sweet craving, but there is always a little something stashed away in the cabinet for when that moment hits. I usually stick to familiar favorites, but I am happy I tried the new SweeTARTS Soft & Chewy candy ropes. Yes, the same SweeTARTS candies you remember from childhood are now ...
Taking A Time Out for Mommy With Stouffer’s #MacCups! #sponsored
I use to find myself skipping meals throughout the day, but I would wind up at 3pm just feeling awful. Even though I would snack throughout the day, my body was telling me I needed more- even if it was just 10 minutes to sit down and eat REAL food. It was time to start taking better care of myself and feeding my body, instead of hitting that afternoon slump when I needed my energy the most. Stouffer's is a name that usually means delicious ...
Keeping Up Holiday Traditions With @HickoryFarms. Enter To Win A Gourmet Chocolate Collection!
Our holiday traditions are still being established. My oldest daughter enjoyed decorating for Christmas for the first time last year, when she was 4. It was the second year of our Elf tradition when her own personal elf comes to visit and causes some chaos when she sleeps. We make gingerbread houses, listen to holiday music, take trips around NYC, and do as much as we can to get the most out of the holiday season. One thing that has ...
Making Soup Has Never Been Easier! @FrontierSoups
On a cool winter day, I love a nice hearty soup to warm me up. My oldest daughter and hubby don't agree, while my youngest asks for soup no matter what the weather. With a house so divided when it comes to soup, I don't make it often. Canned soups just aren't my thing- the high sodium, bpa-lined cans, and taste just don't do it for me. I would rather make my own soup from scratch than eat a canned variety. Frontier Soups make it easy to use ...
I #GetGoing With Jif to Go Dippers #MC #Sponsored
Life on the go seems to be the norm as children get older and involved in more activities outside of school. Running from school to after school or sports activities, or even weekend trips to enjoy the beautiful fall weather means we need to have the car stocked with easy snacks. The dreaded "I'm Hungry" when meals are at least an hour away is something I don't want to be unprepared for. We always have dry snacks in the car that don't require ...
We Made Health-ier Brownies With #MonkFruitInTheRaw @InTheRawBrand #MC #sponsored
My kids, although picky, are pretty good eaters. They love their fruits and veggies, but they also love their sweets. I try to cut sugar intake whenever possible, and I always manage to sneak veggies into the foods they do love. I'm not a fan of artificial sweeteners when it comes to my kids, but sweeteners that come from REAL sources, like fruits, are ok in my book. Monk Fruit in The Raw is made with real fruit and can be substituted for sugar ...