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Truffled Asparagus Crostinis
These elegant crostini are a surefire winner for all your spring get-togethers, loaded with fresh asparagus, two types of truffle flavor (oil and salt) and fresh lemon.
Meet a Mom—Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Executive Director of Moms Demand Action
As moms, seeing tragic news about gun violence involving children feels unbelievable but also increasingly familiar. In this week’s Meet a Mom interview, we’re sharing our conversation with Angela Ferrell-Zabala, the executive director of Moms Demand Action, a powerful and non-partisan leader in the movement against gun violence.
Colonoscopy As a Mom? Probably Not Your Worst Day—Here’s Why
Recently, Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek and Schitt’s Creek actress Catherine O’Hara both sadly passed from colorectal cancer. Van Der Beek is one of the many younger people (including parents with small kids) succumbing to this disease; colorectal cancer is now the most common cause of cancer deaths for people under 50 in the United States. The good news? Colon cancer is often preventable, but prioritizing a colonoscopy is key.
Easter Bunny Cake
When you want to make Easter special, but don’t have a ton of time to cook or bake, this semi-homemade cake from the moms behind Habitual Hostess is perfect.
Spring Into Sports & Get Kids in the Game with the Right Protection
It is time for skateboards and scooters, baseball and bicycles, pool parties and more… and unfortunately an increase in tooth trauma. While we can’t completely protect our children from every potential accident, an ounce of prevention in this case is definitely worth a pound of cure.
Sprinkle Matzah Toffee
As far as matzah-based desserts go, variations on matzah toffee are one of the most popular. This version, shared by Shannon Sarna, author of Modern Jewish Baking: Challah, Babka, Bagels & More, is made effortlessly festive by the addition of rainbow sprinkles.
St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails
Cheers to the Irish and to you, Moms! Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day we’re sharing a roundup of 8 delicious cocktails and mocktails to serve and sip on March 17 (or any time!). And thankfully, there isn’t a green beer in the mix…
Recycled Rainbow Garland
Who knew that saving egg cartons and using string and cotton balls would be some of the perfect materials for a fun Saint Patrick’s Day kids craft.
Meet a Mom—Olympic Track Star and Advocate Alysia Montaño
Runner Alysia Montaño has a plethora of athletic accolades tied to her name: Three-time world champion. Seven-time U.S. National champion. Olympic bronze medalist. But Montaño is perhaps most well-known for running in the USA Nationals when she was 8 months pregnant. For this week’s Meet a Mom interview, we asked Alysia to share about her new initiative for women at the Winter Games, her own take as a mom on youth sports, and more.
Rainbow Cheesecake
We love this colorful cheesecake for St. Patrick’s Day, an alternative to a birthday cake or any time you need to mix up a little cheer. It does need to chill overnight, so grab these ingredients below and click through for the full instructions from food blogger and mom, Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt.
