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Rainbow Cheesecake!

Rainbow Cheesecake!

We love this colorful cheesecake for St. Patrick's Day, an alternative to a birthday cake or any time you need to mix up a little cheer. It does need to chill overnight, so grab these ingredients below and click through for the full instructions from food blogger and...

Leprechaun Snack Board!

Leprechaun Snack Board!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We love a good snack board, and one that’s cute enough for a party and gets our kids to eat more veggies? That’s like finding a pot of gold. The BakerMama’s Leprechaun Snack Board is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s full of healthy veggies,...

Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese

Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese

Winter may feel endless but this recipe from Alston and Leigh, the moms behind Habitual Hostess, is the perfect remedy for the cold weather blues. Packed with protein and fiber, it comes together quickly. If you're in a rush, skip the garlic confit and use half the...

The Best Veggie Chili!

The Best Veggie Chili!

It’s officially chili season! Chili is one of our favorite Fall and Winter weeknight meals for so many reasons. First, it’s as easy as chopping up ingredients. Second, you can customize it in endless ways (vegan/meat, spicy/mild, gluten-free, etc.). Finally, you can...

Superbowl: 4 Craft Ideas to Try!

Superbowl: 4 Craft Ideas to Try!

This story originally appeared on The Local Moms Network. Whether your kids are into football or not, having something to keep them occupied during the big game can be clutch. All the adults will then be able to enjoy the action on the field (not to mention the...

4 Tips for Doing Whole30

4 Tips for Doing Whole30

Mom of one and Whole30 founder and CEO Melissa Urban says a January Whole30 requires a little planning, and prioritizing. “It’s January, and lots of folks are still under the incorrect assumption that making multiple New Year’s resolutions is the best way to create change. Habit research, however, shows that too many goals is overwhelming for the brain and requires far more willpower, which usually means none of your objectives gets completed effectively. If you’re going to do the January Whole30, let that be your ONLY objective for the month,” suggests Melissa.

Head to the link in bio for four other smart tips from Melissa to make the most of the month. Plus, she shares one of her go-to recipes – Smoky Sweet Potato Chili!

Dry January & Mommy Wine Culture

Dry January & Mommy Wine Culture

Anyone else kind of love Dry January – or at least enjoying the perks, from better sleep to glowing skin? Mommy Wine Culture – the idea that motherhood is hard and wine takes the edge off, has become pretty prevalent. And while both of these things are true, we all know that wine or other substances can be a Band-Aid for pretty much any problem a person might have.

So we’re taking these few weeks to 3 reasons we’re enjoying Dry January, and why it’s helping us reevaluate the Mommy Wine Culture (and why that doesn’t necessarily mean we don’t pour a glass next week).

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