The Farmers Market: Mom’s Secret Weapon

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A couple of weeks ago, this was a rare sighting; my two kids, peacefully helping me in the kitchen. Lunchtime, let alone dinner time was more of a battle ground than a Norman Rockwell picturesque moment. It was usually loud, chaotic, full of, “I’m NOT eating that!” or “I don’t want to help you!” Now, I [...]

Schoolbags for Kids: The Do-Good Backpack (& Giveaway) – Closed

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Since sending my kids to pre-school and now in “big-kid” schools I’ve turned into one of those moms who wants to find good products that will last more than one school year or will have the ability to be passed down to another sibling.  As the owner of a school lunch company, imagine how many [...]

Project Lunch Box – 30 Day Fresh Lunch Challenge

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Marla Meridith is one of those people who loves fresh, healthy, wholesome food.  Her recipes are delicious and her pictures are captivating.  I’ve been reading her blog and drooling over her recipes for about nine months.  Two weeks ago, she initiated a Remembrance Bake off for 9-11; in which I participated head on with my [...]

Fall Favorite: Sweet Potato Hummus

Sweet Potato Hummus

My daughter will a lot more raw vegetables when dipped in something.  I can go crazy trying to make her eat veggies at dinner time… but if  she can use them to “dip” she devours them.  She also doesn’t like potatoes or sweet potatoes unless they are fried -she’s a total southern kid.   So, [...]

Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie Recipe

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If it looks like a cookie, tastes like a cookie, then it must be a cookie! Said Cookie Monster on Sesame Street.  It is… sort of.  This is a breakfast favorite in our house.  Little does my family know that these cookies have protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and omega 3s.  Sssssshhhhhhhhh! Don’t tell them! If [...]