I'm excited about a new product we've discovered in our household: Organic Batter Blaster, "Original Pancake & Waffle Batter." I can't really take credit for discovering it; it's become quite the rage in the neighborhood and some friends of ours provided a couple of cans that we went through ravenously and quickly. They had picked up the product at our nearby Costco, and were happy to pass on an enthusiastic recommendation for trying it out.

The batter is absolutely... Read More

So many parents talk about loading kids' plates with a plethora of condiments to supposedly complement the food they're trying to feed their kids. (Although sometimes, they'll admit they're actually trying to hide the meal from the kids in hopes that that chicken cloaked in ranch dressing will somehow get eaten).

On my own kids' plates, I used to totally go for dispensing ketchup, a little mayo, some Dijon mustard, or a bit of salad dressing here or there.... Read More

On rainy or cold or drizzly or (insert an uncomfortable weather adjective here) mornings, I often take comfort in a bowl of oatmeal. Rachael Ray's "Everyday" magazine -- in the February issue -- analyzes a variety of different brands to make recommendations and suggestions on tastes, flavors, and brands you may prefer.

Because of all the obvious nutrient goodness of oatmeal, I tried with both Rocco and ChiChi when they were both at a very young age to enjoy... Read More