Cinnamon Vanilla Milk Drink
Treating snack time with a little pomp and circumstance as I ease away from sugar habits. It is so easy to get in the habit of rewarding kids with sugar. We find ourselves taking away treats as...
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Bringing Back the Ice Cream Social
In honor of National Ice Cream Month, we rounded up the neighbors and hosted an ice cream social. I always get a kick out of seemingly pointless food holidays. Though they may be invented by people to...
View ArticleHomemade Place Cards: Kid Project
Need to keep kids occupied while preparing for a dinner party? Get them involved in the right kind of tasks. It’s amazing what some zig-zag scissors and scrap paper can do to keep a small child...
View ArticleHoney Cinnamon Apple Dip
A healthy, easy snack option that won’t break any resolutions. I’m still carrying around the “extra holiday 5” and haven’t quite mustered up the determination to completely alter my loose eating...
View Article“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...
View ArticleEggs with Pizazz & Panache
Looking for something fresh this Easter? Find fresh ideas on the roundup I pulled together for Mode. Check out EGGstravagant Easter Egg Decorating Techniques by Caroline Lubbers // Whipped at Mode The...
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Halloween Witch Cookies
This weekend, we learned that a Christmas Tree cookie cutter can also make Halloween Witch cookies. On Saturday, Mini Whipped and I spent nearly a half hour scrolling through the image results of a...
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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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