Month: September 2016
The Five Types Of Social Media Moms
If there’s one thing that’s revolutionized parenting, it’s social media. Yes, I know, penicillin is usually considered a major breakthrough, blah blah blah, but since that was way before my time, I’m sticking to social media. For any mom (or dad) perusing social channels, you’ve probably noticed several different types of posts and posters when…
4 Yummy After School Snack Ideas
Wondering what to put in your child’s backpack or lunchbox? Check out some great ideas for on-the-go snacks that moms and kids will both love! 1. Apple Crumble
Help Promote A Healthy Body Image For Your Kids
Meghan Trainor is still bringing down the house with her hit “All About That Bass.” The tune spent over 34 weeks on the Billboard Top 10. It’s not even a song about romance or love or broken hearts, those mainstays of rock, pop and country…it’s about body image and liking yourself as you are. And as a…
Plugging In When Your Middle-Schooler Wants To Cut The Cord
I'm always looking for opportunities to stay involved in my son's educational experience, which has gotten a little trickier since he moved up to middle school. In elementary school, there were more ways for me to feel plugged in to his experience, as well as to engage with teachers and staff. Now there are no…
Brooke Burke’s Homemade Hummus
There’s hummus among us! Try out this great homemade recipe for hummus without any of the additives or preservatives that you’ll get in store-bought dips. It’s easy and delicious! Ingredients: 1 can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed 1/4 cup of olive oil 1 heaping tbsp of tahini 1/4 tsp of salt juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp water 1-2 clove(s) of garlic, depending on your tolerance! Directions: