B is for Baking is the fun-filled, baking companion to Sesame Street C is for Cooking, 40th Anniversary Edition. Containing over 50 nutritious recipes, B is for Baking promises hours of baking fun for kids and parents alike. I loved cooking with my mom. I have vivid (and very fond) memories of standing on a [...]
Sesame Street “B” is for Baking: 50 Yummy Dishes to Make Together [book review]
November 4, 2011 · by · Leave a Comment
HINT Water – Clear and Simple [review]
November 3, 2011 · by · 1 Comment
Hint water. Yummy and refreshing. Named perfectly. My oldest daughter, who is 10, does not enjoy drinking “plain” water as she calls it. My husband and I find that many nights, we have her finish one glass of water at dinner before she can be excused from the table just to make sure that she [...]
Wordless Wednesday: Zebra dog?
November 2, 2011 · by ·
Chiquito was supposed to wear this zebra costume on Halloween. It’s soft, and has the cutest tail ever! But all he wanted to do was chew on it. So we passed the costume on to a friend. By the way, those of you who guess Maura would be Ariel… you were right! Disclosure: Costume provided [...]
Happy Halloween! **freebies**
October 31, 2011 · by · 1 Comment
Enjoy this video that features my daughters & our dog. Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab! APPS There are many free Halloween apps, and a handful of quality apps that are on sale this week. We’ve amassed a great collection of holiday apps in the past couple of years. A few days after Halloween, [...]
Wordless Wednesday: Ready for Halloween
October 19, 2011 · by · 10 Comments
A peek at Maura’s Halloween costume. Can you guess what she’s going to be?
Totino’s Pizza Stuffers [review & giveaway]
October 6, 2011 · by · 31 Comments
Totino’s, the pizza maker beloved by kids across the country, is now packaging this favorite treat in a new, fun way…the Pizza Stuffer. Similar to an empanada, this dough filled pocket is stuffed with cheese and sauce (and/or pepperoni and sausage). Ready in minutes, Totino’s promises these treats are quick, hot, and on the go. [...]
Karoun cheese and yogurt products [review]
October 5, 2011 · by · 1 Comment
I am huge yogurt fan. I mean I love yogurt. I think I am the only person I know who registered for a yogurtmaker on our wedding registry. You can imagine my excitement to try Karoun’s Mediterranean yogurts. They are made with all natural real California milk, and contains live probiotic cultures for improved digestion. [...]
Power Capes: Review
October 4, 2011 · by · Leave a Comment
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s an… affordable Halloween costume! I am not a Halloween person. I know that some people get a real thrill out of having the stuffing scared out of them and can’t wait to dress up and show off their creative (or not so creative) costumes. Other than the promise of [...]
Enter the Smoothie
October 4, 2011 · by · Leave a Comment
Much of parenting consists of striking a balance between two sometimes irreconcilable elements: what they want versus what you want for them. On the one hand, there are all those things little kids crave – playgrounds, freedom to scream, sugar, permanent markers. On the other are those you want for them – safety, health, vegetables, [...]
Avocados from Mexico [a spooky recipe!]
September 30, 2011 · by · Leave a Comment
I love avocado in guacamole, obviously, and ceviche. And spread on a sandwich. Often I eat it straight out of the shell, just sprinkling it with a dash of salt before attacking it with a spoon. It’s just so good. Hass avocados from Mexico are my favorite. They are the only avocados that are available [...]
California Raisins – Give kids their day in the sun!
September 29, 2011 · by · Leave a Comment
Maya eats lunch super early (11:15am) so she has to take a healthy snack to school – to eat in the afternoon – that will tide her over until she gets home. The same ol’ granola bars day after day just don’t cut it. I try to mix things up as often as I can, [...]
How to prepare nopalitos! [prickly pear cactus]
September 24, 2011 · by · 3 Comments
I’m seriously craving some nopalitos today. Known in English as prickly pear cactus, nopales are a versatile vegetable very popular in Mexico. A good source of fiber, vitamin A, C, and other nutrients, and with only 22 calories per cup (cooked), nopales are a healthy, filling, and delicious food! Quite often you can find ‘em [...]
