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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Breakfast is a big deal at my house. I never let my son leave for school without eating at least a piece of fruit. Sometimes, we have time to sit together over a warm bowl of oatmeal, and other times I’m feeding him a banana while he puts on his shoes. By having a few [...]

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A Kid-Inspired Fun and Cheesy Valentine’s Day Snack Plate Valentine’s Day is almost here! That means lots of chocolate! At least that’s what we see over and over again this time of year. Ask my husband, I am NOT against chocolate. He sees me enjoying a dark chocolate square almost nightly, but there are other [...]

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I love Super Bowl Sunday for two reasons – commercials and FOOD! At my house we don’t cook a traditional dinner. Instead we (I) make a bunch of fun finger foods and the family picks at those all day. It’s the perfect time to relax, have fun and enjoy the game. Here’s a collection of [...]

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Here in Maryland, there are some mornings where we wake up and it’s 11 degrees outside. Just thinking about it gives me chills! There’s no way I will take the kids out in that cold. What’s a Mom to do on days like that? Tons! Don’t use the cold an excuse to hibernate in front [...]

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One of my New Year’s Resolutions this year is to continuously try fun new flavor combinations. I’ve found myself in a food rut these past few months and it’s time to jazz things up starting with my New Year’s Eve party spread! This year I’m serving a bunch of finger foods. Of course I’m planning [...]

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Yay for winter break! The end of the year brings many reasons to celebrate and more opportunities to spend time with the kids. In my opinion, the Holidays are all about making memories. Here are 3 activities I’m planning to do with my little ones this month. Bake Cookies I have the best memories of [...]

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Every year I serve the same things on Thanksgiving. Turkey? Check. Mashed potatoes? Check. Stuffing? Check. Cranberry sauce? Check. Corn? Check! I love the classics, but I also like to get creative in the kitchen. Unfortunately, my family does not share this culinary interest. I can’t mess with the potatoes and stuffing or the husband [...]

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Sometimes I fall into a summer’s gone rut… the warm weather, the beach, the fresh produce from my garden. There’s something energetic and vibrant about the summer months. I take my kids to local parks, farm stands, and nightly walks around the neighborhood. Then falls sneaks in. It gets breezy and chilly. Instead of heading [...]

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It’s almost Halloween! You know what that means…CANDY! In a few days the kids will get inundated with tons of it on Halloween night which always ends up lingering around the house for weeks, months, even years! If you dig in my pantry you’ll find remnants of Halloweens past in the forms of lollipops, Reese’s [...]

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Our days of running through the sprinkler and swimming are all but gone. Now, the temperature is dropping and the leaves are changing as we enter into a new season. Fall brings more and different fun stuff for us to do – especially with our kids! Here are a few of my favorite fun fall [...]

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Is it just me or is everyone crazy busy? Sometimes the last thing I want to do at the end of a long, hard day is cook dinner, but what’s the alternative? Drive-Thru? Pizza delivery? No, no, NO! I don’t mind it now and then, but eating out or ordering in can get expensive in [...]

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It’s almost FALL (as of September 22nd)! You know what that means? Cool sweatshirt wearing nights, changing leaves, college football, and a whole new harvest of fruits and vegetables!  Fall brings a lot of fun and a welcomed change (for me) in the food department. We are coming off the berry, zucchini, tomato and melon season [...]

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I can hardly believe it myself, but this month the kids are going back to school! I’m looking forward to a more consistent family schedule, but fear the return of packing a school lunch. Getting something healthy in my 6-year-old is the bane of my existence, and it gets even more difficult during the school [...]

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There’s nothing more fun or beneficial to your child’s diet than involving them in the kitchen. They get exposed to so many tastes and textures. Food becomes fun and interesting, not boring and mysterious. It can be quite challenging, but I’m here as a mom of an adventurous 6-year-old eater to let you know it’s [...]

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It’s your “Big Day!” You thought of everything– the photographer, the reception, center pieces, DJ, gifts for your wedding party, hair, makeup, shoes … even down to your toenail color, right? But I bet there’s one thing you DIDN’T think of … Food. No, not for your guests, but for YOU! What in the world [...]

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I am ecstatic about the new White Cheddar Mini Babybel flavor! White Cheddar has always been one of my favorite cheeses. It’s slightly sharp and creamy, and goes fantastic with some of my favorite snack foods–apples, cucumbers, dried fruits, bell peppers, and of course, pepperoni. Growing up I was known as the “Pepperoni Queen!” I [...]

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Whether you are trying to drop a few pounds or just don’t like to eat heavy in the hot summer months, here’s a few tips to lighten up your summer snacking. 1. Ditch the Ice Cream! That’s right, you heard me! Ditch it and replace it with your very own banana soft serve. Simply freeze [...]

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I never really thought of “cheese pairings” before becoming a Community Leader here at The Laughing Cow. I mean, I do like cheese combined with simple things like crackers or topped on a burger, but “pairings”? Interesting … before I never really sat down to think about what can go great with certain types of [...]

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This Memorial Day let’s break out of the plain old boring burger routine and serve something fun and CHEESY! How about a bacon cheeseburger? Got your attention didn’t I? I knew I would. I know I’m not the only bacon and cheese fan out there! There’s only one problem with our idea … all those [...]

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On St. Patrick’s day, I was blessed with a beautiful baby boy. Two months later I’m cursed with 25 extra pesky pounds. As I try to get back into shape this year there are 3 big things I’m keeping in mind. It’s NOT the end of the world. Sometimes I need to tell myself, “You [...]

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It’s no secret. I LOVE to snack. Who doesn’t? I don’t think there is anything wrong with snacking in and of itself but there is one thing to keep in mind. It’s so darn easy to go overboard in the calorie department! Think about the last time you grabbed a bag of chips from the [...]

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Recently I discovered the joy of dipping vegetables in cheese. Not being a sour cream or ranch dressing girl, I rarely dip. It seemed as those are the only 2 choices I was ever given, until I whipped up my first batch of The Laughing Cow-inspired Nacho Cheese! Using a Mini Babybel Cheddar Round and [...]

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