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    The Downside to Over-the-Top Kids Parties

    August 16, 2016 by Leslie 9 Comments

    The end of July and beginning of August brought 20-hour days filled with birthday party preparations for my oldest. It was my own fault, really. I started the summer with the best intentions to keep the party planning stress-free. But life always gets in the way, and I was 10 days out from the birthday party with almost nothing prepared. That's Continue Reading

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    Feed a Crowd in 10 Minutes with Sweet & Sparkly Mermaid Munch

    August 9, 2016 by Leslie 23 Comments

    This mermaid munch recipe combines sweet and salty ingredients for the perfect 10-minute treat to feed a whole crowd of hungry kids.   Planning and preparing for a birthday party when you're 8 months pregnant is exhausting. By the time my oldest's sixth birthday rolled around, all I wanted to do was take a nap. Despite trying to Continue Reading

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    No-Churn Healthy Strawberry Ice Cream for Hot Summer Days

    July 27, 2016 by Leslie 41 Comments

    Looking for a treat to beat the heat? We love anything with cold, but with allergies in our home, finding dairy-free desserts isn't easy. So a long time ago I began freezing fruit and experimenting. You literally can make any "ice cream" out of frozen bananas, even dairy-free strawberry ice cream! Hi friends, my name is Kristen Hewitt of Mommy Continue Reading

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    Make Your Own Ombre Cake

    July 25, 2016 by Leslie

    Do you want to know a secret? Ombre cakes are a lot easier to make than you think. It's no surprise that I love to plan and decorate parties. And I also love to bake delicious treats, but I'm still learning how to make beautiful cakes. I can't level a cake to save my life. All my piping turns out wobbly and uneven. And I don't have the patience Continue Reading

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