You’ll never have to scoop and scoop to get all that tomato paste out of the can again. Awhile back, I had asked my grandmother to come over to teach me how to prepare a certain Syrian recipe. And while I don’t remember what that recipe actually was, I remember this tomato paste hack she…
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Why The Betty Crocker is the Best Small Appliance You’ll Ever Own
I use the Betty Crocker Pizza Maker to prepare virtually any kind of meal, mess-free. (And it’s perfect for meals on the go while traveling too.) When my friends introduced me to the Betty Crocker Pizza Maker I was skeptical. Is it really worth getting an appliance just for pizza? Where will I store it?…
Moms of Little Kids: It Gets Easier.
It’s easier to be a mom when there are more kids around, rather than just little kids. Here’s why. When I had little kids people would tell me, “Little kids, little problems, big kids, big problems.” Now I have little kids and big kids and I can honestly say they were right. But what they…
This is Why My Son Wears an Amber Necklace
It’s not some old wives’ tale. There’s a real scientific reason why amber can soothe a baby in pain. There are few things more painful for a parent than to watch than to see their child suffer. Our babies come into this world tiny and perfect and we are ready to wrap, snuggle, and kiss…
When Should You Keep Your Kids Home from School?
A school nurse takes you behind the scenes to learn how to read your child’s symptoms…especially on a school day. You’re on line at the supermarket and your cell phone rings. It’s your child’s school calling. “Hi, it’s the school nurse. Everything is ok. Shaindy is running a fever and needs to be picked up.”…
3 Ways to Hide Veggies in Your Kid’s Favorite Dishes
You can either convince your kids to eat veggies. Or get that nutrition in without them realizing. Here are 3 ways to get it done. The holidays are over, and gone are the fried foods, candy, and sugar-laden snacks. Time to get our health on! There are different schools of thought on veggies and kids….
Why the 10 Minutes Before Bed is My Favorite Time of Day (+ Best Skincare Products)
It only takes a few minutes to pamper yourself and have skin that looks and feels great. Some skincare tips. Full disclosure: I enjoy spending a few pampering moments washing the day off my face. You know, long days, smog, chaos, an occasional crayon mark, a sticky lollipop/kiss, and the trademark meatball sauce. Mom face….
No-Mixer No-Bowl (Yup, Mix ‘Em Right in the Baking Pan) Oatmeal Squares
Preheat the oven and enjoy these Oatmeal Squares alongside your hot cocoa… with no mess to clean up after! If there is one thing we all need, it’s super easy recipes. The type a kid could pull together. Whenever I need such recipes, I call an old friend of mine, Miriam G., who shared this…
Your Snow Day Guide to Keeping the Kids Entertained (and the House Sorta Neat)
It’s a little euphoric when you first realize you won’t have to get those kids ready for the school bus. But then snow day reality sets in. I still love a snow day! And here is why. Because I used to love it as a child doesn’t mean I have to hate it as an…
No-Mixer Brownie & Fudge Sauce: The Absolute Best Dessert for a Cold Winter Night (Hot + Cold = Perfect)
Hot cake and cold ice cream? It’s the perfect combination for the best dessert and the easiest to pull off. In the winter we want hot desserts, but even when it’s cold outside, hot desserts are even better with something cold on top. This one is special enough for those long Friday nights when there’s…
