Fall mornings just got a whole lot cozier with this pumpkin spice granola that’s made with real pumpkin puree. Made with wholesome oats, nuts, and seeds, all while being gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, this recipe from Kathleen Ashmore is a win...
This story originally appeared on the Needham Wellesley Newton Moms Network. It’s hard to believe (and maybe a little bittersweet), but back to school season is right around the corner. For families with kids leaving their beloved preschool or daycare, or entering a...
Looking for a weeknight dinner that will have your kids asking for seconds? This baked chicken parmesan from Kathleen Ashmore, creator of this recipe and author of the best-selling cookbook Big Bites, is your answer. While traditional chicken parm can be heavy and...
Anyone else dreading packing a lunch again as we head back to school? (Or if you’re homeschooling, making and serving yet another meal at home?) For inspiration, we turned Beau Coffron, the dad of three behind the @lunchboxdad Instagram account and lunchboxdad.com....
I have not been apple picking since I was a kid, so I was super excited to introduce this perfect fall activity to my own children. We got up early Saturday morning and headed up to Oak Glen to check out all this area has to offer. I had my check list of all the...
If you love a Dirty Shirley (a classic Shirley Temple spiked with vodka), try this Shirley Temple Black from Food52. It swaps in rum or Aperol for the vodka, and makes for a sophisticated twist on the childhood classic. It works well all year round – endless summer...
As another school year approaches, you’re probably facing the familiar challenge of finding gear that can keep up with your kid’s busy lifestyle. From bus rides and field trips to sports practice and sleepovers, we’ve curated a collection of stylish...
Busy weeknight meals are an essential mom hack—recipes you can turn to week after week that don’t require a culinary degree or hours of time to prepare. Julia Dzafic of Lemon Stripes‘ cookbook Garden Grown, is full of fresh and simple recipes for the whole...
Choosing a water bottle for your family can be surprisingly complex. Straw or spout? Glass, plastic, or stainless? Screw-on or push-button lid? You get the point. Best water bottles for kids We polled our network of moms across the country for their tried-and-true...
Matcha, a kind of tea made from ground and processed green tea laves, is everywhere. Need proof? #MatchaTok, featuring content creators, influencers and small business owners praising the benefits of matcha is growing rapidly, and sharing endless matcha latte...
