Kitchen

Cook it low, cook it slow.

By megret | October 21, 2009 at 8:58 pm | One comment

I'll shamelessly admit it right now: I'm a big fan of my slow cooker. In fact, I have two. I'd love to have three. Even before I became a mom, when I was working away from the home all day, we ate out of the slow cooker 1-2 times per week. It's easy, and it can easily be...

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Solutions for picky eaters

By megret | August 6, 2009 at 11:53 am | 23 comments

The Toddler Café by Jennifer Carden is a terrific cookbook -- a source of ideas and recipes that will please even the pickiest of little eaters. "Fun, healthy, and fun ways to feed even the pickiest eater" is spelled out on the front cover -- and right that is. There are...

Posted in: For the Kids, Kitchen

Cupcakes take the cake.

By megret | August 4, 2009 at 5:31 pm | No comments

I love cupcakes. Seems like kids really do, too! We attended a 1-year-old's cupcake party last night -- so adorable and so much fun. Our daughter's 2nd birthday was cupcake themed, too -- every child could decorate their own. (Stressful, but fun!....in case you're...

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Constructive Eating utensils make mealtime more exciting!

By megret | May 18, 2009 at 1:23 pm | 29 comments

Pushing green peas around the plate and onto a spoon with a bulldozer pusher might just make them more appealing. In fact, it WILL make them more appealing. And not just green peas, but any food! With Constructive Eating's vehicle utensils, playing with your food is not...

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You can be a domestic diva!

By megret | November 6, 2008 at 6:45 am | 96 comments

No more drudgery in the kitchen, ladies! I have a treat for you! It's a little something called a "flirty apron," and momomadeit's Etsy shop houses some of the most gorgeous I've seen!  I began hearing about these "flirty aprons" a while back and realized I needed a change...

Posted in: Clothing & Accessories, For Moms, Kitchen

Three things (of many) we are currently loving….

By megret | September 13, 2008 at 6:08 pm | No comments

1. Fresh garden tomato-basil-and-goat-cheese bruschetta. Oh, my. Oh, yes. I could eat this stuff for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 2. Country Bob's All-Purpose Sauce. This stuff is amazing -- unlike any steak sauce I've tried. Normally I'm an HP Sauce gal....but the...

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TasteBook – Review & Giveaway!

By megret | September 13, 2008 at 5:35 pm | No comments

Once again, I have the privilege of telling you all about one of my favorite newfound products.  This time it's TasteBook!  Something that's a brilliant idea....wish I'd known about it sooner!  I was introduced to it by reading fellow "mommy blogs."  Many women swear by...

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