Eating

Review: FruitziO Snacks

By on May 14, 2012

My boys are polar opposites when it comes to their tastes in food and eating habits. Jack refuses to eat vegetables, Nate asks for seconds.Jack will only eat a select few fruits, Nate will eat them all. Jack pushes food around his plate and refuses to eat anything “new”, Nate typically eats what we give [...]

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IT’s Easy Being Green: ECO Lunchboxes Review & Giveaway

By on April 10, 2012
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Ever since I became a mom, I’ve found myself becoming more and more eco-conscious.  I recycle more, try my best to conserve energy, and I’ve tried to find creative ways to produce less waste.  One of my favorite eco-friendly finds was a bento-style lunchbox for Jack.  Both he and I love it!  It contains eco-friendly containers [...]

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St. Patricks Day Green Smoothies

By on March 15, 2012

This year celebrate St. Patrick’s day in a healthy and delicious way.  No food coloring is necessary to make these drinks festive.  These smoothie recipes contain natural ingredients and essential nutrients to help keep you and your family energized and healthy. These green smoothies are so delicious you’re your family will never know that they [...]

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Review & (closed) Giveaway: Back-to-School with Unilever Frozen Treats

By on August 30, 2011

If you’re disappointed about the summer coming to an end, celebrate new beginnings and back to school instead with new delicious treats by Unilever!  They’d make a perfect after-school snack or post-dinner dessert, and you can make those summertime flavors last all year long.  Limiting yourself to just one may be tough, though! My family [...]

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How “Sour” IT Is: Boudin San Francisco Sourdough

By on March 17, 2011

Another one of my favorite baked goods is BREAD! My favorite flavor is definitely sourdough and in particular Boudin San Francisco sourdough. On a recent trip to San Francisco my family and I were lucky enough to get our first taste. Housed firmly at Fisherman’s Wharf, Boudin’s flagship location boasts a Bakery & Café, a [...]

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How Sweet IT Is: Plush Puffs Marshmallows

By on March 1, 2011

One word: S’mores.  Two more words: Plush Puffs.  Okay, so I don’t want to confine your culinary exploration to just S’mores.  But That’s IT Mommy had an LA playdate and toasted up some delicious S’mores with Caramel Swirl, Vanilla Bean and Cinnamon marshmallows provided by Plush Puffs.  They also provided us with their S’mores flavor [...]

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Universal Studios Hollywood – Award winning dining at The International Café

By on February 11, 2011

A day at a theme park usually includes long lines, thrilling rides and picture opportunities. Dining is also a big part of the theme park experience for my family. This is a time to sit back, relax and refuel. If you’re like me, you probably don’t expect to find award winning fare at a theme [...]

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Eco-Friendly In The Kitchen: Snack-A-Long Bags

By on September 19, 2010

Being an overly organized mom has created a bit of an issue for me. My kids seek and expect snacks at all times. I find myself packing a “rolling buffet” for every trip out the door. Sometimes I feel like an eco-terrorist for the gross amounts of disposable, plastic, ziptop bags I go through per [...]

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Play Date In The Kitchen

By on September 9, 2010

I love finding new places for our family to explore. There is an endless amount of attractions to visit in LA and in California! But sometimes it’s nice just hanging with friends and eating! Teagan and I were invited on a lunch play date. What was different? We were going to make our own pasta [...]

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In the Kitchen: Kaboost Portable Chair Booster

By on September 9, 2010

Dinner in our family is always an issue. To start, Adeline is a very picky eater. Second,  Adeline is a “big girl” and doesn’t need a high chair or a booster seat. She wants to sit in a chair just like rest of us. We tried this for a while and it ends up being [...]

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