Want an easy recipe for a favorite afternoon snack? I was first introduced to empanadas about 12 years ago when I met my husband. Being that he's Venezuelan, empanadas were a main staple in his home. His mother always had them hot and ready-to-go every day when he came home from school. They are these great little dough pockets (think of a pizza pocket, only home made) … [Read more...] about Empanadas: Mom-Approved Snacks Your Kids Will Love!
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Seven Parent-Approved Games Your Teens Should Be Playing
The first question most parents ask when it comes to teens and video games is whether the game is appropriate. Video games are often stereotyped as violent, but more and more of them are challenging that old association. Many games feature complex, nuanced storytelling. They educate players about important topics like free will, gender politics and self-expression, and teach … [Read more...] about Seven Parent-Approved Games Your Teens Should Be Playing
I’m Going to Disneyland! Without the Kids! (June Cleaver Would Not Approve)
I grew up in Southern California. It was a great place to enjoy childhood, what with easy access to beaches, practically year round sunshine and Disneyland. I have tons of great memories of visiting Disneyland starting when I was five (when, much to my parents horror, I apparently spent most of my time pointing at costumed characters and other features and declaring them fake) … [Read more...] about I’m Going to Disneyland! Without the Kids! (June Cleaver Would Not Approve)
The Kid (And Mom) Approved Snack List
As most of you know by now, I’m a mamma with three little ones in school full time. And as most of you might also know if you’ve read any of my previous blog entries, I actually DO wake up in the middle of the night in a slight panic thinking about what they ate that day.Was it healthy? Are they getting all the nutrients they need? And what am I going to pack in their lunch … [Read more...] about The Kid (And Mom) Approved Snack List
10 Quick & Healthy Mom-Approved School Lunches
Based on conversations I’ve been having with other moms, preparing healthy school lunches seems to have a lot in common with New Year’s resolutions; making them is the easy part. Being consistent about packing lunches day in and day out is not. That said, how have you been doing? Still packing healthy lunches? Just packing them once or twice a week? Running out of recipe … [Read more...] about 10 Quick & Healthy Mom-Approved School Lunches