Snow Day Fun – Doggy Birthday
What do you do if you get a snow day (scratch that, two snow days) after a long winter break? And I’m not talking about …
Holiday Party Menu from Guiding Stars
This is the time of the year to enjoy holiday recipes! However, many of them are so heavy, the guilt sets in before the celebration …
Nutless Carrot Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
I’ve been thinking about making a carrot cake for a while. I’m a fan and I know my budding little chefs would like it, but …
Spotlight on Mompreneur: Iris Shamus, founder of AllerMates
If you have kids with food allergies, you know how much more you worry once they start school or go to camp. Even a simple …
Slow Cooker Winter Day Chili
The first snow and colder weather make me instantly dream of chili. Or is it reading “Zoomer’s First Snow Storm” too often? Yes, on a …
Games that will last: Top Picks from the 2013 Chicago Toy & Game Fair
Our family loves to test toys and games. We buy new games, get them as gifts and (more often than I’d like) try them out …
Product Fave: Emily’s Chocolates
I admit a weakness for chocolate, especially dark chocolate. So naturally, I always welcome a gift of chocolate. When I first saw Emily’s chocolates, I …
Spotlight on Mompreneur: Christine Barlow, founder of 5 Phases
Many moms scan the shelves for BPA-free products. It’s important since there is a link between BPA (bisphenol A industrial chemical) and various health complications, including …
Why you hear “I Hate You” from your child and what you can do about it
How many parents have heard “I hate you” at least once? If you never have, consider yourself lucky and wise. If you did, don’t despair, …
What Moms need to know about vaccines
Since March of Dimes is celebrating 75 years this month, they recently launched a campaign called Word of Mom: Celebrating 75 Years of Healthy Advice …