“Healthier” Zucchini Muffins
A fresh attempt to get more veggies down my kid’s hatch. I am certainly not the first mom to sneak veggies into sweet breads or muffins and try to convince herself that she won a point in the epic...
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The Excitement of “Firsts”
Mini Whipped and I trekked to Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook to review the musical Camelot. It was an afternoon we will likely both remember forever. One of the great joys of raising children is the...
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Black Bean Avocado Waffle Fry Bites
This post is sponsored by Alexia Foods though all opinions are my own. We are still working on smoothing out the kinks in our ‘back to school’ routine. It seems that no matter how much you prepare, it...
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DIY: Fleece Fashions for Furry Friends
Are your kid’s stuffed animals and dolls appropriately dressed for the coming cooler seasons?! Last year, I found my way to a nearby fabric store and discover a 50 yard wall of fleece. Dozens of bright...
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“Super” Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
A super food packed meal that is easy, inexpensive and earned a tasty thumbs up from both the kids! I’ve always been a sucker for a challenge. As a kid, when playing truth or dare, I was hungry for the...
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Dear Father Time,
Dear Father Time, I am a mother of two young girls writing to file a complaint. You continue to be so rigid in your ways, despite numerous repeated requests imploring you to slow down! As you march...
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Blueberry Picking Day Trip from Chicago
It’s blueberry season! Time to stock up the freezer, load up on this delicious super food, and eat more BLUE foods. It’s true what they say… those little, dark blue berries are delicious AND good for...
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Leftover Bagel Bread Pudding
Turn trash into treasure? Who WOULDN’T want to do that?! A few months ago, I was hesitating about throwing away a bag of cinnamon raisin mini bagels that had been sitting on my counter too long. With...
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Molasses Bran Muffins
Don’t judge this muffin by its cover. I know it doesn’t look like much. No matter what angle, lighting, or props I used, I wasn’t able to come close to showing you with a photo how deliciously healthy...
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Brownie Krispie Treat Pinwheels
So far, my new invention – Brownie Rice Krispie Treat Pinwheels – are a huge hit! And, they are the first of many more pinwheels to come. I’ve got a long list of other combinations I hope to try in...
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