February 2, 2015

Mom Monday {Smoothies by Color}

It's pretty easy to make a smoothie that looks, well unappetizing. I had fallen into a rut of making what I call "The Kitchen Sink Smoothie". Basically whatever we had in the house would end up in the smoothie. Spinach and carrots, strawberries and cucumbers etc...This many days would end up as a brown really yucky looking smoothie. And while it may have tasted good, the flavors started to get muddled. So we are now on a roll with making smoothies by...READ MORE

October 13, 2014

Mom Monday {The Bento Lunch box}

I have to admit I am kind of obsessed with the bento box lunch idea. Piper's school actually provides all of their food so up until now I have not had to pack her lunch for her. Enter her first field trip. For field trips we pack their lunches, and I suddenly felt a need for a bento box style lunch box. While I did my research I found there were a TON of options. I would say my first choice would be Planet Box. However the price tag steered me in a...READ MORE

August 25, 2014

Mom Monday {Labneh Dip}

Something I learned to make from my father is this Labneh Dip. Labneh is essentially a strained yogurt cheese and can be found at many markets these days, as well as middle eastern markets. This dip is always a crowd pleaser with kids and adults alike, and its the perfect dish for entertaining. Middle Eastern Labneh Dip You Will Need 3 cups Labneh (can be made with greek yogurt as well) 1 large clove of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons of...READ MORE

July 21, 2014

Mom Monday {alternatives to date bites}

We are huge fans of date bites in our house. But I was looking for something a little different to make, just to mix it up. I am LOVING these alternatives. Can't wait to try them...READ MORE

June 9, 2014

Mom Monday {homemade flavored almond milk}

It's no secret I am a huge fan of almond milk. So I started playing around with different flavors. These make the best dessert for my little one, and there is no sugar in any of these! So brilliant, the dates make them quite sweet, and they are super delicious, organic, and a great, healthy alternative to the regular flavored milks kids tend to like. Simply follow the instructions for the regular almond milk here. Then add the strained milk back to...READ MORE