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Build Your Own Taco Board

Tacos naturally lend themselves to being a family-friendly meal, since you can customize them to everyone’s preferences. Have a kid who doesn’t eat beans? Leave them off. Have a child who loves spicy food? Let him add his own hot sauce. Another likes only super plain...

Back-to-School Backpack Roundup

  Does your child *need* a new backpack?  Maybe not.  But it’s likely on your shopping list anyway to fit your kid’s growing personality, homework load, or sense of fashion. Plus, it’s a great way to get your child excited for the year ahead. Each of the...

Meet the Moms Behind Habitual Hostess

This week’s Meet a Mom interview is with Alston Calabrese and Leigh Hansen, the friends (and moms!) behind Habitual Hostess, a gorgeous Instagram and website, both filled with beautifully photographed recipes, and the stories behind them. Their content is all about...

Meet a Mom — The View’s Sara Haines

  A typical day for Sara Haines, mom of three and co-host for The View, starts early. And like for many working moms, she’s in instant mom mode and then out the door. “My alarm goes off at 6:00am.  I clean up and head downstairs to one or more kids who are in...

Easy Mini Lobster Rolls

Summer can feel fleeting, but making a few classic summer dishes can create memories that last well after fall. One of the classics? Lobster rolls. This version from Leigh and Alston, the moms behind Habitual Hostess, are miniature, so perfect for bringing to a...

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