Book Review – In Search of Fatherhood: A Mother Lode of Wisdom from the World of Daughterhood »
As a father, it is difficult to always know how your actions affect your children, if what you do is the right thing and overall if your identity is that of a good dad. Kevin Renner was continuously asking himself these questions as he lost confidence in his own ability to live up to the role.
Read more...Summertime grilling: Castello Blue Cheese Burgers »
I love blue cheese and so does my husband. However, the kids HATE it, which just means more for us! I love eating blue cheese by itself accompanied by a nice glass of port. (I’ve even been known to eat Danish blue cheese by the spoonful.) However, blue cheese is also delicious in entrees, appetizers, and even desserts!
Read more...A Father’s Day salmon grilling recipe from the Ocean Reef Club »
Summertime means grilling, whether in your own backyard, your town’s park, or at your favorite campground. With Father’s Day just around the corner, why not do a little grilling with dad?
Read more...Grilled Shrimp Tacos and an ice cold Leinenkugel Summer Shandy »
To me, summer means grilling and enjoying a cool adult beverage on the back deck or around the campfire. It’s also a great time to enjoy “summer only” seasonal beers offered by many craft brewers. Every summer the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin releases their warm weather refresher, Summer Shandy.
Read more...Slow cooker to the rescue! My secret to restaurant flair appetizers »
As this Mother’s Day approached, I faced an intimidating circle on my calendar reminding me that a restaurant chef wouldn’t be cooking brunch for my family this year. Hosting the meal seemed like a good idea, until I grew apprehensive of the thought of being compared to the traditional gourmet meal we had all grown accustomed to.
Read more...Keeping it simple with Aunt Jemima and Aaron McCargo Jr. »
I tend to eat the same thing every morning: yogurt, granola, and maybe some fruit. No preparation and little clean up helps me get out the door on-time. Yet after a while, the same old routine gets pretty boring. I can only imagine the added craziness of getting kids ready in the morning, putting breakfast on the table, and keeping your own head on straight while headed out the door—getting creative definitely gets put on the backburner (pun intended!)
Read more...Are you using location-based services? »
I have Foursquare downloaded to my BlackBerry. I also have a mobile version of Facebook, which offers a “Places” feature, allowing users to check-in wherever they are. It’s really rare that I ever use either of them.
Read more...Bean There, Done That: A Fun-Filled Jelly Belly Tour »
Looking for an interesting, low-cost adventure with your family? A factory tour can be a fun alternative to spending a lot of money at an amusement park or other high-cost destination. We realized this when we took our family plus two of our sons’ friends to the Jelly Belly factory in Fairfield, California to celebrate our son’s twelfth birthday.
Read more...Sauza Tequila event gives brunch a different flavor »
Last week, the Mom Central New York team attended a Sauza Tequila “Ladies Who Brunch” event hosted by Cathy Riva at The Apartment in Soho. OK, so you didn’t have to twist our arm to attend a tequila event - we went and had a blast. Bribed with manicures, chair massages, and of course drinks, we sampled some delicious twists on classic cocktails but with Sauza Tequila.
Read more...Protect and Charge Your iPhone with the Energizer Energi To Go Charger »
Moms know how little time there is in the day to sit around and wait for a cell phone to charge. Doubling as a protective case and a phone charger, Energizer's Energi On The Go iPhone 4 charger helps busy Moms stay connected.
Read more...UNT Skincare: special gift for Mom Central members plus a giveaway for moms to be! »
As a Mom of two small kids, I know how important it is to find quality skincare products for babies that are both effective, yet gentle. My kids have very sensitive skin and seem to break out in a rash whenever they come in contact with something new. I feel we are constantly applying creams and ointments every night to combat the ingredients that irritated their precious little arms, legs and faces during the day.
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