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I have a confession. I, Kristin, [heart] McDonald’s.
I’m sure I’m not the only one who does (they wouldn’t be so successful if I was, right?), but I do feel with all the emphasis on eating organically, that it can be politically incorrect to admit that I like to go to McDonald’s as much as my… »
I do not do the grocery shopping for one reason – I do not know how much things should cost. Seriously, I would totally suck at that segement on the Price is Right when they ask for the retail value of a can of soup… »
Cheesy Black Bean Burgers
Makes 8 Servings
When you’re strapped for time and it’s too hot to cook, burgers on the backyard grill are the perfect dinnertime solution. This is one of Janice’s go-to dinners in the summer. To give it a healthy makeover, she uses lean… »
I woke up today to the same skies I’ve woken up to for over a month now. Gray and drizzly. As I type this, rumbles of thunder are interrupted by… »
If you’re thinking at all about a Fourth of July celebration, Lisa Kothari of Peppers and Pollywogs has some great suggestions for easy, budget-friendly ways to make your celebration full… »
We interrupt this week’s podcast for an important message. The Manic Mommies have been taken down by life. Visiting inlaws, the start of summer camp (including Camp Mommy), work deadlines,… »
Next week is a transition week here in our household. School will be out, but my kids’ camps and summer day care schedules don’t really kick in until after July… »
(With apologies to “If you give a mouse a cookie.”)
Because you feeling a little flabby and want to start exercising,
You tell your husband you’d like the treadmill moved from the… »
Sweet Potato Fries
Makes 4 Servings
For the past two months, the Meal Makeover Moms have been sharing a weekly recipe with our blog readers, and we all hope you and your… »
“Mommy, are you coming to my author’s tea?”
Ah, the “author’s tea.” The mind-numbing, 1.5 hours (could be less, feels like more), when we parents sit (or crouch, depending on how… »
Where do Manic Mommies turn when they need a shoulder to cry on, a friend who will just listen (and not judge) or words of wisdom from someone who’s been… »
I have been meaning to get to this for some time now, since our kitchen is finally all finished and my two Etsy purchases have made their place in the… »
During my visit to PBS for the Digital Nation event, we were given a “sneak peek” of a video showing how technology is changing the way one school is teaching,… »
Honestly, I don’t know what happened.
The first time I looked at the clock it was 3:00 pm, the next time it was 9:00 pm! In between was a rush of… »
Last night I roasted a rack of lamb.
Wait. I feel I should tell you that this is Kristin writing, not Erin. Why? Because it appears that I have become known… »
Cowboy Breakfast Wraps
Makes 4 Servings
Talk about a fast and healthy weeknight meal! Eggs aren’t just for breakfast; they’re ideal for a quick and easy last-minute dinner too. If… »
Raise your hand if you think the end-of-school season is crazier than the holidays! The Manic Mommies take a break from the madness to catch up on the huge pile… »
Despite the fact that I should be at the grocery store buying food for dinner and cold cuts for the work week, what I really want to do is write… »
