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Zingers Deli – NY Deli Hits Streets of Boca

Going Skinny with Your Cocktails! Fabulous Cocktail Recipes that Won’t Stick to Your Thighs!

KRAFT MILKBITE Milk & Granola Bars – Thumbs Up from the Taste Testers!

Chicken Chutney Spread – Easy Crowd-Pleaser!

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Chicken Chutney Spread – Easy Crowd-Pleaser!

February 3, 2012

The Super Bowl is approaching, and March Madness will be here before you know it. Chips and dips will be covering our coffee tables as [...]

KRAFT MILKBITE Milk & Granola Bars – Thumbs Up from the Taste Testers!

February 2, 2012

“Something yummy, Mom!” is what she wants. I gave them a taste test to see. I made her smile, even my dad, with the new [...]

Going Skinny with Your Cocktails! Fabulous Cocktail Recipes that Won’t Stick to Your Thighs!

February 1, 2012

A cosmo, a delicious “skinny” cosmo…who’s interested? I know many of you are. Last weekend I hosted a BBQ and Cocktails night. Armed with a [...]

Zingers Deli – NY Deli Hits Streets of Boca

January 30, 2012

Zingers Deli – NY Deli Hits Streets of Boca Living out of the NY tri-state area doesn’t mean depriving oneself from the delicacies we find [...]

#SmartMamaLUTION #12 – Checking In On Your Resolutions

January 17, 2012

The Hormel Extended Blogger Family program has inspired me to share my New Year’s resolution progress! I’m eager to hear about your’s! We are half way [...]

#SmartMamaLUTION #8 – Simple Delicious Dining, 20-Minute Lemon Chicken

January 11, 2012

In our quest to live healthier lives in 2012, a good, new recipe is always needed. This is a 20 minute meal that’s so healthy, [...]

#SmartMamaLUTION #7: Portion Control Using Portioned Plates

January 10, 2012

A deck of cards, palm of your hand, length of your pinky… we use visualizations to help us with our portion control. It helps, but [...]

Alternate Appetizer Dish for the New Year and Beyond!

December 29, 2011

Going beyond the standard chips & dips for an upcoming gathering such as New Year’s Eve is easier than you think! Make a beautiful dish [...]

Canned goods, food bags and more! Finding ways to help end hunger!

December 16, 2011

Last month our church provided a list outlining the specific food needs of typical migrant families in South Florida. The church provides the food to [...]

Black Beans and Rice, a Yummy Cuban Dish gets Bacon-ized!

November 29, 2011

Black beans and rice is one of the most served dishes in this house. Whether its canned black beans or made from scratch, our tummies [...]

What’s Dinnertime Like in Your Home? Battles or Harmony?

November 23, 2011

Sticky fingers? Crumbs, big & small, on the floor? Spilt milk? Does your dinnertime resemble this? Ok, it’s not thaaaaaaat bad here. Well, now with [...]

Homemade Taco Seasoning – Easy and Cheap

November 18, 2011

Homemade Taco Seasoning – Easy and Cheap! Using spices that typically occupy our spice racks, a Smart Mama can make her very own taco seasoning. [...]

Silly Pasta Shapes – Become a pasta designer! Win a $100 AMEX card!

November 16, 2011

Silly Pasta Shapes – Become a pasta designer! Win a $100 AMEX card! I get so excited when I hear, “Mom, can we have pasta [...]

100-Calorie Snack – Guacamole by Wholly Guacamole! Recipe Included!

November 2, 2011

I have found a new obsession. It’s only 100 calories, so I’m not feeling guilty about it! GUACAMOLE – specifically Wholly Guacamole and their 100-calorie [...]

Buffalo Chicken Dip and Ways to Spookify Your Dishes for Halloween w/giveaway

October 27, 2011

Buffalo Chicken Dip and Ways to Spookify your Dishes for Halloween Tis the season for chips and dips! Football season means easy foods to munch [...]

Ragú® Talks: No More Leftovers, It’s a Brand New Meal Now!

October 25, 2011

No More Leftovers, It’s a Brand New Meal Now! Meatloaf, roasted chicken, spaghetti & sauce…these are all common dinners in my home. I may serve [...]

Interview with Celebrity Chef G. Garvin – Shares ways to make dinner prep easier!

October 14, 2011

Interview with Celebrity Chef G. Garvin – Shares ways to make dinner prep easier! Chef G. Garvin’s experience as a great chef and a single [...]

Ragu© Mom’s the Word Talks about Grocery Shopping with Kids! Do you?

October 11, 2011

Ragu© Mom’s the Word Talks about Grocery Shopping with Kids! Do you? I did it yesterday. I sort of hated it. Alright, it wasn’t the [...]

Coca-Cola #FamilyNight with Celebrity Chef G. Garvin, Smarty Pants Mama & more! Giveaways! Tues., 10/11 7-8PM EST

October 10, 2011

Coca-Cola #FamilyNight with Celebrity Chef G. Garvin, Smarty Pants Mama & more! Giveaways! Tues., 10/11 7-8PM EST Using Sunday afternoon to prep for the week [...]

Ways to Make After School Snacks Healthier!

September 22, 2011

Ways to Make After School Snacks Healthier! After school snacks can get junky and repetitive. Just as fast as our morning goes, we’re awaiting our [...]

Balancing the Dinner Budget – Ragu Mom’s the Word on Dinner Asks

September 14, 2011

Balancing the Dinner Budget – Ragu Mom’s the Word on Dinner Asks Moms An on-the-budget dinner isn’t always so easy. We’ve all done those last [...]

Smart Food: Potluck of Produce, Chili Vegetable Ragout

August 26, 2011

Fresh local produce is something a Smart Mama LOVES! I’m sure you all agree! Whether you’re at a local farmer’s market, partake in a farm-share [...]

Smart Food: Slow-Cooked Chicken Wine and Tomato

August 22, 2011

Another great slow-cooker YUMMY recipe for back to school days! I adapted this recipe from EatingWell.com. It tastes great with a serving of brown rice [...]

Smart Food: Pot Roast, a Back to School Favorite

August 18, 2011

As we get ready for the crazy back to school schedule, we need to stack our decks. We need to have plans in place to [...]

Smart Food: S’Mores, the Perfect Vacation Treat!

August 9, 2011

What about a S’more isn’t to like? Yummy graham cracker, soft sweet marshmallow and chocolate… mouth is watering now. When I think of S’mores I think [...]

Smart Home: Dinner Gets Tough, Sharing tips with Ragú® Mom’s the Word

August 8, 2011

Dinnertime doesn’t always have to be disastrous. Finding ways to encourage a positive dining experience is pretty much every Smart Mama’s dream. If adding a seatbelt to [...]

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