Roni Noone is an official brand advocate for Bel Brands in 2013. While she receives compensation for participation as a brand advocate, opinions are her own. Father’s Day is just around the corner and, not to sound cliche, what Dad doesn’t like a good burger? I know my husband does. The bigger and cheesier the [...]

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My kids are snack-o-holics! Both the 7 and 2 year old can’t get enough of snacking. I try to keep health-conscious options on hand, but I sometimes fear they are turning into pantry junkies! Instead of letting them grab a bag of chips or a granola bar, I’m trying to initiate at least a few [...]

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Is it just me or is everyone always on the run these days? Between my kids’ schedules, my schedule and my husband’s schedule, we are in a constant state of motion. It’s not a bad thing necessarily, but I do notice more stops at convenient marts and drive-thru windows for food. Instead of living off [...]

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April is National Grilled Cheese Month, and I’m having fun celebrating with Mini Babybel! I can’t just make a “normal” grilled cheese. I like to have fun creating flavorful and satisfying sandwiches. This is my favorite grilled cheese idea to date! The tart apple and the salty bacon come together with the creamy yummy-ness of [...]

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Spring is FINALLY here. The sun is shining through my window, I can hear birds chirping, and I didn’t need a jacket this morning! The best part of this exciting season: Fresh Produce! My local farmer markets are opening this month, and I’m looking forward to incorporating seasonal fruits and vegetables into my diet again. It’s not [...]

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Spring is in the air, and it’s snack time! No more grabbing handfuls of M&Ms when you walk by your co-workers desk. No more vending machine stops on the way to the gym. It’s time to step up our snacking as we head into a new season. We need more snack joy and less junk [...]

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Have I told you how excited I was when The Laughing Cow came out with NEW Mini Babybel Mozzarella? Mozzarella is one of my absolute favorite cheeses because it’s found on one of my absolute favorite foods: Pizza! Now when I say pizza you may immediately think of a delivery guy dropping of a greasy, [...]

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So it’s winter break, and you’re home. The kids are home. And everyone’s hungry! There’s only one problem, you’ve been getting your fill of holiday cookies and eggnog for days, no, weeks! Why not pull out a few simple ingredients and make a light, tasty, festive snack the kids can have fun helping prepare? What [...]

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This morning I decided to have fun with my standard breakfast of two eggs. I’ve learned after years of breakfast making that: 1.) Nothing beats a warm breakfast and 2.) Nothing fills me up like two eggs in the morning. Now, you may think you don’t have time to cook eggs during your busy morning [...]

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I have a Thanksgiving Swap you are going to love! This idea is simple, tasty and lightens up my favorite Thanksgiving side dish staple, mashed potatoes. I’ve seen recipes for mashed potatoes using butter, whole milk, heavy cream, and sour cream – all yummy additions, of course. However, on a day like Thanksgiving, when you’ll [...]

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With all of the delicious fall produce available, it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy your favorite flavors of The Laughing Cow! The creamy textures and perfect portions compliment every meal – giving you added taste without the extra calories. I have always loved incorporating The Laughing Cow Light Cheese Wedges and Mini Babybel cheeses into [...]

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There are some things I think kids should just be able to enjoy, and Halloween Trick-or-Treating is one of them. I love the tradition of going door-to-door, meeting neighbors and getting a small treat. I have fond memories from my childhood, and I’m hoping my kids will remember these moments as well. However, the can [...]

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Did you know that a wedge of The Laughing Cow cheese added to a can of tuna makes some of the tastiest, lightest tuna salads? Simply replace the mayo in your favorite tuna salad recipe! It not only cuts out a lot of fat and calories, but also adds in some creamy and delicious flavor! [...]

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In my opinion, breakfast is one of the hardest meals to be creative with, especially when feeding kids. Time is tight and patience is low, so cereal ends up as a quick compromise in my house just to get something in bellies before school. Cooking in the morning can be very quick and easy! Here’s [...]

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A typical Caprese Salad is made from with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, seasoned with salt, and olive oil. It’s a simple, tasty dish but does contain a bit more fat than your typical salad. It also lacks the “meat” of a full meal and can pack on quite a few calories while not being very [...]

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I can’t believe school starts in just a couple of weeks! With its return comes a whole host of new challenges – especially in the food department. What to make for lunch? for snacks? for an after school treat? In my house we always seem to gravitate toward cheese and crackers. Traditionally we’d hack off [...]

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As summer starts to wind down I find myself squishing in short adventures with the kids – a day trip to the beach, a drive to Grandma’s, or even just a day at a park. Of course, no matter where we go, we need snacks for the long car ride or for when we have [...]

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I have a 7-year-old son who is always hungry. Now that he’s home from school for the summer I hear this dreadful phrase at least 10 times a day, “Mom, can I have a snack?” Sometimes it’s like nails on a chalkboard. Part of me wants to let him loose in the pantry, but with [...]

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I love cheese and easily incorporate it in to every meal! Give me Smooth Sensations Cream Cheese Spread on an English muffin for breakfast, a wedge of The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss on a lunch wrap, a Mini Babybel for an afternoon snack, and my day is complete! The day only gets better when [...]

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When talking about quick breakfast ideas, steel cut oats are probably the last thing you think of. According to any standard package you have to wait for a pot of water to boil, slowly stir in the oats, reduce heat and then simmer for 30 minutes. That’s not exactly warp speed in today’s busy world! [...]

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Many Americans skip breakfast each morning, and I can only guess that time is the main issue they face. Well, I’m here to let you in on a little secret – breakfast doesn’t have to come out of a window to be quick! A healthy breakfast doesn’t necessarily have to take a long time to [...]

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If you happen to be entertaining this weekend, I have the perfect Memorial Day finger food for your BBQ!  These little wontons are super tasty, easy to make and even easier to cook – literally taking four minutes on the grill. The best part? They’re only about 30 calories each and full of cheesy vegetable [...]

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Is it just me or did Spring Break sneak up on us this year? I’m completely unprepared and have no big plans to take the family on vacation. Instead, I’m going to take more day trips, entertain them close to home or simply have fun at home. Here are a few things on my list… [...]

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I’ve always been a holiday person, but I love them even more now that my son is old enough to participate. Don’t get me wrong, having a baby is great and seeing their eyes light up at all the holiday excitement is super fun! But nothing beats being actively engaged with your older child while [...]

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I recently got my hands on the new Smooth Sensations Cream Cheese Spreads, and I’m ecstatic over the new flavors! I love the new sweet options like Smooth Sensations Cream Cheese Spread Cinnamon Cream 1/3 Less Fat and Smooth Sensations Cream Cheese Spread Strawberries & Cream 1/3 Less Fat. Don’t get me wrong, I’m also [...]

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