Recipes
Watermelon Ice Cream Slices
Easy, Very Cute Summer Recipe Around this time of year, there is nothing better than ice cream and watermelon, so why not combine them! We found this easy and very cute no-churn watermelon ice cream slices recipe from the Food Network and wanted to share...
How to make Gummies with 22 Superfoods for the Kiddos!
I've been giving Sunrise vitamin supplement to my daughter since she was 10 months old. It had helped me so much with my own health (which is a story I will share another time), that I decided I would try giving it to her as well. I love that it...
Valentine’s Day Pink Hot Chocolate Sticks
Need a festive, easy recipe that the kids will love for Valentine's Day? Try these Valentine's Day Pink Hot Chocolate sticks! There are only 2 ingredients... and they're super simple! Ingredients: pink melt-able chips, festive sprinkles,festive sticks (bows are...
Easy Peanut Butter Football Dip
This easy, no-bake dessert dip from Lynn Lilly, the talented mama behind the Craft Box Girls blog uses basic pantry ingredients like peanut butter, chocolate chips and pretzels. We’ll be making it for the Super Bowl and then again for Valentine’s Day—simply swapping...
Joy Bauer’s Holiday Sangria
Holiday entertaining can be equal parts joyful and stressful. You may have a house full of guests, a to-do list a mile long and any time you’re hosting (whether it’s New Year’s Eve or a regular dinner party), you’re pulled between getting the meal and drinks ready and...
Mom Hack: Make Frozen Cookie Dough from Your Leftover Halloween Candy!
Now that Halloween is about a week past its due date, you’re probably ready to get your kids’ candy out of the house. There are lots of good places to donate, from shelters to dentists’ offices to the military, but we stumbled upon this smart idea from The...
An Easy Baked Eggnog Oatmeal Recipe That Houseguests Will Love!
For many of us, the next few weeks will involve houseguests. A super simple and quick recipe can give you time to enjoy coffee with your guests instead of feeling like a short order cook. We love this baked oatmeal recipe from Kath Younger, RD,...
Pumpkin Turkey Chili
This story was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor Kate Bowler of Domestikatedlife. PUMPKIN TURKEY CHILIINGREDIENTSOlive Oil1 Large Yellow Onion, Diced2 Cloves Of Garlic, Minced1 Lb. Of Ground Turkey1 Packet Of Chili Seasoning2 Tsp....
A Better Mac’N Cheese from Two Peas and Their Pod!
If your kids are like ours, you have some serious mac ‘n cheese connoisseurs in your house. And as parents, aren’t we always looking to boost the nutrition in dinnertime staples? We’ve been known to stir in some peas, (very finely) chopped spinach, and...
Spooky Green Goblin Halloween Pasta
This Halloween pasta recipe is spooky, fun, and the perfect Halloween dinner. The green concoction of pasta and pureed spinach is frightening enough for company, but your little ghosts and ghouls will eat it up as a fun pre-trick-or-treating dinner. This...
Rainy Day Oatmeal Cookie Recipe by Houston Mom & Chef Catherine Rodriguez
These rainy days call for the perfect Oatmeal Cookie recipe by renowned pastry chef Catherine Rodriguez
4 Back to School Lunchbox Tips and Inspiration
This summer flew by, as it does every year. This week has been a flutter of conversations including new teachers, carpooling and kids lunchboxes!! Normally, most of this would worry me, but this year, I am actually EXCITED about the last topic -...
Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad
This is one of the tastiest pasta salads I’ve made. I love that you can eat this at any temperature. Cold for a picnic lunch or warm for a dinner entre. It couldn’t be easier! I didn’t measure everything out, so I “guesstimated” on how much of each...
Homemade Easter Egg Marshmallows
Looking for a fun Easter candy craft this weekend? West University Moms teamed up with local Houston mom and esteemed Chef, Catherine Rodriguez, for a whimsical play on marshmallow Easter eggs molded with a traditional plastic Easter egg and rolled in...
Bruschetta & Goat Cheese Toast
There were days pre-children when my husband and I would sit down and linger over carefully curated meals savoring the unique flavor combinations and meandering conversation. Well, the pace of life picked up with four kids but this single dish remained a...
Super Bowl Artichoke Jalapeno Dip
This artichoke jalapeño dip falls in the category of “healthyish.” Full of artichoke hearts and pickled jalapeños, it’s creamy enough to feel indulgent. Use water-packed artichoke hearts, not the ones marinated in olive oil. Fresh lemon juice and good...
Swedish Meatballs Recipe Perfect for Parties
Save a trip to Ikea and make these scrumptious little meatballs at home! In contrast to their Italian counterpart, these meatballs are made with a rich and creamy sauce and pair perfectly with mashed potatoes.Ingredientsserves 8 For...
Easy Gluten-Free Paleo-Friendly Banana Muffins
If we’re going to bake, we want to make sure the final product checks three boxes: First, that it’s a healthy snack for the whole family. Second, that it tastes good enough for everyone—even a picky toddler—to eat. And finally, that they don’t have a...
Easy Parmesan Kale & Brussel Sprout Salad
This salad is one of my favorites to make because it’s simple, delicious and holds up in the fridge for a long time. It’s perfect for weeknight meals with a side of protein, lunch or as a side to bring to a friend’s house for dinner. Two keys to making...
Refreshing Green Juice Cocktail
When you want the nutrients of a green juice, but the buzz of a cocktail – this is the drink for you. I was scrolling on Facebook when I came across this delicious drink and instantly got sucked in. I personally love green juices because of the fresh...
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