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Lucky Charm Ice Cream Sandwiches

Lucky Charm Ice Cream Sandwiches

We just might skip green beer this year and swap in these instagram-worthy St. Patrick's Day-inspired Lucky Charm's ice cream sandwiches from South Orange County Moms! Don't have Lucky Charms? Use any colorful cereal you've stocked up on!       Ingredients: Sugar...

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Leprechaun Snack Board

Leprechaun Snack Board

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We love a good snack board, and one that’s cute enough for a party and gets our kids to eat more veggies? That’s like finding a pot of gold. The BakerMama’s Leprechaun Snack Board is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s full of healthy veggies,...

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Marshmallow Lollipops

Marshmallow Lollipops

Valentine's treats like these Marshmallow Heart Lollipops from South OC Moms are both an activity for kids to help with and a festive snack. Happy Valentine's Day, Moms! Ingredients: Square Marshmallows Chocolate of choice to melt Lollipop Sticks Festive Sprinkles...

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Every Day Apple Tart

Every Day Apple Tart

Whether you're baking for Thanksgiving, or just want to use up your apple-picking stash, this Everyday Apple Tart from TikTok star Kathleen Ashmore is an instant classic (that happens to be gluten-free!).    INSTRUCTIONS 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 2/3 cup...

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Hannukah Latkes

Hannukah Latkes

This classic Hannukah Latke recipe can be fried earlier in the day and recrisped in the oven prior to serving—so you can get your latkes ready to go before the kids come home and won't be dealing with hot oil with little ones underfoot. Thanks to dad of two Mike...

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Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie

This Pumpkin Spice smoothie from our contributor Kathleen Ashmore is filled with real pumpkin, banana and almond butter, making it a fast and filling Fall breakfast. We'll be making it all week long with the extra cans of pumpkin we stocked up on for Thanksgiving....

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Chicken Wing Snack Board

Chicken Wing Snack Board

  Football food should be fun, filling and fast to come together (or at least able to be prepped ahead). This Chicken Wings Snack Board from Maegan Brown, the mom of four and cookbook author behind The BakerMama fits the bill. You can use her recipe, or "wing it"...

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Halloween Cinnamon Buns

Halloween Cinnamon Buns

  We love a good mom hack, and these Halloween Cinnamon Rolls from The BakerMama definitely will be our go-to this spooky season. We're *totally* on board with pre-made shortcuts like canned cinnamon rolls, so we can focus on making memories (not dough). Check...

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Taco Recipe

Sweet Potato Black Bean Taco Recipe

  If you're dealing with a picky-eating situation in your home, tacos can be a lifesaver. They're one of the most easily customizable meals, so every taste, dietary restriction or other variation can be made without creating a totally separate meal. Babies and...

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Apple Cider Margarita

Apple Cider Margarita

  It’s almost Fall, y’all! If you're mourning the end of summer marg season, you’ll love this tasty transitional cocktail from Alston and Leigh, the talented duo behind Habitual Hostess. Start with a high quality apple cider you can grab when you’re...

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Top 5 Lunchbox Tips

Top 5 Lunchbox Tips

It’s a common pain point of the back-to-school routine: packing lunches. Though we might typically dread this step on a busy morning, we’re sharing some mouth-watering inspiration - and easy hacks - to help you reimagine the process.  (Think: sous chefs and make-ahead...

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Honey Lime Chicken Thighs Recipe

Honey Lime Chicken Thighs Recipe

  Lately, we're grilling non-stop. It's a no-brainer - enjoy the outdoors with your family while skipping the hot kitchen and cleanup. This recipe from Jo Keohane, the mom of three and recipe developer behind The Family Food Kitchen, is perfect for meal prep....

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Build Your Own Rice Bowl Board

Build Your Own Rice Bowl Board

This Build Your Own Rice Bowl Board allows each member of your family to create a dinner plate they’ll love–and actually eat! Picky eaters may just choose chicken and rice, while more adventurous ones may add edamame, spicy Sriracha sauce or cilantro. We’ve been...

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Spring Recipe – Snap Pea Salad

Spring Recipe – Snap Pea Salad

With the weather warming up and schedules getting busier, we're all about throwing together quick salads—and this spring version from Rachael Mahoney of Kinney Lane, a Greenwich, CT-based healthy prepared meal delivery business, is at the top of our list. "This salad...

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Lemon Yogurt Cake

Lemon Yogurt Cake

  This Lemon Yogurt Cake from The Local Moms Network Contributor Kathleen "Kat" Ashmore just feels like Spring to us! Perfect for Easter or any Spring soiree, it can be made gluten-free and topped with either a lemon glaze or more decadent buttercream, depending...

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Pantry Must Haves

Pantry Must Haves

Kathleen Ashmore is a social media star, with 1.7 million followers on TikTok alone. Every day, Kathleen (aka Kat) shares recipes and secrets from her chef days. So what does a TikTok chef, and busy mom, keep in her pantry—and more importantly, how does she keep it...

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Super Bowl Artichoke Jalapeno Dip

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...

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Blueberry Superfood Smoothie

Blueberry Superfood Smoothie

One of the easiest ways to load up on all the good stuff—vitamins, fiber, protein, and antioxidants—is to blend them into a smoothie. Plus, you can share it with your kids, and they won’t even know they’re eating veggies. This blueberry version from contributor...

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4 Tips for Doing Whole 30

4 Tips for Doing Whole 30

Mom of one and Whole30 founder and CEO Melissa Urban says a January Whole30 requires a little planning, and prioritizing. “It’s January, and lots of folks are still under the incorrect assumption that making multiple New Year’s resolutions it the best way to create...

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