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Blueberry Superfood Smoothie Recipe!

One of the easiest way to load up on all the good stuff—vitamins, fiber, protein, and antioxidants—is to blend them into a smoothie. Plus, you can share it with your kids, and they won’t even know they’re eating veggies. This blueberry version from contributor...

Jamie Oliver’s New Cookbook: A Conversation with the Super Chef!

Like many of us, British super chef Jamie Oliver needed a quarantine project to keep him busy—so he whipped up a new cookbook, Together, as well as an accompanying TV show of the same name. “I wrote Together through lockdown, knowing the day would come when we could...

Top-Your-Own Oatmeal Board!

  Did you know that January is National Oatmeal Month? It’s a perfect family-friendly breakfast, because everyone can add their own mix-ins and toppings. You can even make it in the slow cooker overnight for an easy weekday breakfast. We love this version from...

Meet the Moms of #IMOMSOHARD!

This week’s Meet a Mom is the comedic duo #IMOMSOHARD. Kristin and Jen are real-life best friends and comedians who realized that their nightly conversations over wine would be great fodder for a video series. In just a few years, they’ve racked up 2.2 million...

Pomegranate Cosmo Recipe

This recipe was originally shared with,Greenwich Moms as part of their cocktail series with Greenwich Cocktail Week.     We’re loving this Pomegranate Cosmopolitan, created by the moms of Habitual Hostess! It’s the perfect thing to cheers to while watching...

Tablesetting 101:Host to Perfection

This story was shared by our contributors Host to Perfection.  The holidays are upon us and this year, more than ever, appreciate being together with your family and friends. So, whether you are hosting a casual or a formal dinner party, take the time to set a special...

DIY: Cornstarch Dough Ornaments

Every year we make ornaments for fun. This year we decided to switch things up and make Cornstarch Ornaments as opposed to Salt Dough or Gingerbread Salt Dough. You can add fragrance oil to these while the dough is cooling if you want. These will keep indefinitely if...

DIY: Dried Orange Garland

I came across a beautiful dried orange garland online and I knew I needed to make one. It is fairly simple to make but it does require some patience. Materials: Oranges ( I used 3 navel, 3 cuties, and 1 juicing orange) baking sheets parchment paper twine large needle...

The Local Moms Network Wishlist

  Have you started (or finished?!) your holiday gift shopping for your kids? Recently, Layla Lisiewski, co-founder and CEO of The Local Moms Network, appeared on CNBC to discuss how supply chain issues were adding another layer of holiday stress for parents this...

Leah Koenig’s Cheese Latkes

Thank you to Leah Koenig, author of The Jewish Cookbook, for sharing this recipe, which originally appeared on Food 52.                                      Credit: Mark Weinberg    This sweet rendition of latkes will be a hit at Hannukah, but also a fun, festive...

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