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Spring Sip—Carrot Orange Margarita

If you’re looking to mix up a new spring cocktail for Easter, Mother’s Day and beyond, think outside the classic mimosa. This Carrot Orange Margarita from Alston and Leigh, the moms behind Habitual Hostess is not only tasty, it’s full of Vitamin C to...

Traveling with Kids—Tips to Survive & Thrive

Traveling with kids has been called a business trip, and for good reason. While a change of scenery is always nice, you’re still parenting—breaking up fights, encouraging picky eaters and dealing with rough bedtimes included. But trust us—staying home for spring break...

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. Thank you to the talented moms from Habitual Hostess for sharing!   Truffled Asparagus Crostinis...

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...

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. With boxed cake and premade or homemade icing (they love Ina Garten’s), it comes together as fast...

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