Fancy bakers may throw shade at humble no-bake cookies, but here's the thing: They're fantastic. A bite of the classic peanut butter, chocolate, and oats variety takes me back to my childhood in the best way possible. And that old school…
Is it just mine, or do all kids get excited when I'm topping a cracker for snacktime? Whether it’s a Triscuit or graham cracker, my kids love the idea of an edible canvas -- and the more colors, the better. So if you want to get out of a…
If the treats on Pinterest are any indication, all dads wear ties and are super into grilling and mowing the lawn. While I'm sure this fits the bill for some dads, I can tell you that my husband only wears a tie when required (at most on…
Step aside, unicorns. We're all about mermaids now. Colorful, gold-flecked mermaid toast started blowing up on my Instagram months ago, and since then I've watched a steady cascade of mer-themed desserts flood my newsfeed. I'm crazy exci…
Now that the weather's warming up, my favorite go-to dessert for the whole family are gourmet popsicles. Not only are they delicious, but you can also make them ahead. Plus, you can make some boozy for the grown-ups with my tips below. B…
If you ask me, guacamole should be its own food group. I love a classic version, a tropical one with pineapple or mango, and -- my favorite -- guacamole with smoky chipotles and gobs of shredded sharp cheddar. You kind of can't go wrong …
Is it just me or is May the Fourth approaching at light speed? With Rogue One right behind us and The Last Jedi around the corner, Star Wars is in the air -- er, vacuum of space -- and so I've rounded up 7 of the coolest Star Wars treats…
Smoothies are nearly a religion in my house. They are pretty much the best way ever to boost my kids' diets with power produce and protein, and they taste delicious while they do it. Although...I've learned the hard way that the wrong co…
Anyone who's breastfed knows that ravenous hunger goes along with the territory. So -- for my own sanity -- I've rounded up six homemade snacks that are easy to make and even easier to eat, even while juggling the baby, a big glass of wa…
My kids get into the Easter spirit by cooking, because sweets, of course. These seven super cute and easy Easter treats are ones that they can make themselves with minimal oversight while I roll out biscuits or work on the glaze for our …
Sugar is tricky: On one hand, natural, unprocessed sugar has an important place in our diet. On the other, things get dicey real fast given how ubiquitous added sugar is in so many of our supermarket foods -- it's in everything from sand…
We can thank McDonald’s for the continued popularity of the St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Shake. They’ve rolled out four new flavors this year, ranging from chocolate to mocha, and Burger King hopped on the shake train with their new, limit…
With a new baby on the way, I can expect to be sleep deprived for oh, the next 18 years, give or take. So while I wait, I've rounded up eight power foods to keep the melatonin rolling and my body relaxed, so that I can stock up on shutey…
There's a moment of respite after the winter holidays when we all agree that getting healthy is a fabulous idea -- and then Valentine's Day hits. This year, to condition myself, a few days before the 14th, I ate enough Nutella to nearly …
My kids' classroom Valentine's Day parties are looming, and it's time to start thinking about those sweet treats I signed up to bring. I'm setting my goals higher than just grabbing store-bought cookies this year, but not so high that I …
I’m not particularly excited about either of the Super Bowl teams this year -- the New England Patriots or the Atlanta Falcons -- but I am giddy about the type of food each team brings to the table. Finding the best Super Bowl recipes th…
If your kids are still noshing on their stocking loot (how is there still more?!), you're probably wanting to cut back on sugar in other areas of their food life. And if you ate as much as I did this holiday, you may be wanting to cut ba…
I know what you're thinking. Will anyone actually eat the dozens of leftover candy canes from stockings, class parties, and gingerbread houses? Won't kids just take three licks and then abandon the candy, leaving me to find them stuck to…
My daughter is at that magical age when she wants to take part in every possible Christmas tradition. Before bed the other night, she asked me what we were going to leave for Santa in case he arrives hungry (“that’s what they do on TV, M…
My mom worked at a school when I was growing up, and to this day, some of the gifts she received -- like Mrs. Anderson's pumpkin bread and Mrs. Hutcheson's spiced tea mix -- are among my favorite holiday traditions. Now, as a busy mom on…
I'm a big fan of eggnog, but with eggs, cream, whole milk and sugar, it's no joke. Especially if you make yours boozy the way that I like to make mine. So, yea, it's a once a year treat in my house, which is too bad given how much the ki…
It's finally here: election day. No matter who you're voting for (and you are voting, yes?), chances are you're excited for the day to be over—or is it just me? In the meantime, these last 24 hours are no joke. Since I don't want to be e…
If your house is anything like mine, the excitement and planning for Halloween starts first thing in October. But the execution? Yea, not until the last minute. (Who else hasn't gotten their own costume yet?!) So if you're a procrastinat…
Let's get something straight: Halloween is about candy. Straight up, no bones about it. That said, with pumpkin carving parties , pre trick-or-treating Halloween dinners , and fun Halloween snacks for school lunch or after school, there …