If the new moms you know are anything like I was ten years back—exhausted, a little scattered, and possibly nursing—I think they will definitely appreciate a big gift of Oat Mama's Lactation Granola Bars , a new, small brand of outstandi…
Celebrating an allergy free Halloween used to be a chore, but with growing awareness of food allergies and cool initiatives like The Teal Pumpkin Project , it’s getting easier to host an allergy-friendly holiday. Most of these tips and r…
I don't drink a lot of soda, but I admit that when I reach for one it's generally as a pick-me-up. Well, a new Venice Beach (of course) company called Just Chill is heading in the opposite direction. If you like the idea of a beverage ma…
A big part of my preparations for the busy fall/winter entertaining season always includes stocking my pantry with snacks. And not just our standard go-to choices, but also nut-free snacks that are safe for school, a bigger selection of …
Today is National Coffee Day and we think that's reason to celebrate. But you know us: any excuse for more coffee is a good excuse. If you feel the same, check out these 15 fun ways to get your coffee on today, from cold brew that you ca…
Thanks to a long shelf life, I can honestly say there’s always yogurt in my fridge, even when I’m just back from vacation. I use it all the time, especially for breakfast, snack time, lunch and dessert—and am always happy to taste test a…
This fall, I'm all about simplifying. My kids have seriously cut back their after-school activities and I'm saying no to more. Having extra time at home has been awesome, but the responsibility I'm most happy to let go of is shopping for…
Now that we're in the back-to-school groove, I've noticed one huge change in my kids: they are absolutely famished at the end of the day. They ask me to swing through the drive-thru and get them milkshakes on the way home, every day. Umm…
Finding sweet snacks that serve as tasty treats is easy. The hard part is finding delicious store-bought snacks that are healthy enough—or at least not totally jammed with added sugar or artificial flavors—to pack into their backpacks ev…
This is a sponsored message from Rock the Lunchbox Those excited first-day-of-school updates and smiling photos have officially started rolling into the parents' social media feeds, while there's plenty excitement around it, you may also…
I've always thought that learning how to brew tea perfectly was one of those essential skills that every adult should learn. Though I cannot do without one morning cup of joe, I do drink tea much more frequently than I do coffee, and hav…
This is a sponsored message from KIND Whether your kids are heading back to school in a week or not for another month, parents everywhere are starting to gear up for the school year ahead. Before the summer memories fade into memories, j…
My daughter's birthday is coming up soon (which you probably already know, because she is telling everybody ), so I've been looking for treats that we can give her friends at her party. I'm pretty sure she'd be the coolest kid ever -- an…
One of the big parenting challenges of summer is keeping our kids hydrated. It may sound like a small thing but it can actually be harder than you think, and dehydration is no joke. Even kids who aren’t playing center halfback in 95-degr…
Father’s Day will be here before you know it and, of course, we think gourmet gifts are a great way to go. Whether he's a serious foodie, home cook, weekend barbecue warrior, or just a dude who loves eating, we have so many ideas, that w…