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Guacamole Dip

Crowd pleasing guacamole dip

that’s easy to make

Here’s a great recipe for guacamole dip that’s perfect for your Cinco de Mayo menu. It’s definitely a crowd pleaser and I get requests for recipes when I serve it.

This recipe yields about 2 1/2 cups

5 Ways to Make Weeknight Cooking Easy

Making Weeknight Cooking Hasslefree

With a little planning, a little restraint and a little determination, you can get through weeknight dinners easily.

Vegan Thanksgiving: Pumpkin and Coconut Mousse

Vegan Thanksgiving Dessert: Pumpkin and Coconut Mousse

This smooth and creamy dessert will satisfy everyone at the Thanksgiving table without having to feel an ounce of guilt. Between the pumpkin, coconut and being at only 263 calories a serving, your guests will be coming back for seconds.

Halloween Recipes for Kids with Braces

With Halloween just around the corner, kids with braces will be tempted to chew on sticky candy that could tear off brackets and delay treatment. But parents, don’t fear! For those of you hosting Halloween parties for kids with braces, try out these recipes for orthodontist-approved treats!

Kid Friendly Halloween Treats: Franken Pops

Easy Kids Crafts: Marshmallow Franken Pops

A quick and easy marshmallow treat recipe for Halloween. Made with chocolate candy coated marshmallows, making these treats make for a great Halloween activity.

Healthy Kid Friendly Breakfast Ideas

Healthy Breakfast Recipes Kids will Love

Sending our kids off to school every morning with a healthy breakfast that is not too full of sugar and has some healthy fat and protein mixed in doesn’t take a lot of effort if you plan ahead. Here are some ideas for you to try.

Home from School and…HUNGRY!

After School Snacks Can be Healthy and Easy

When your kids get home from school you can bet they’ll be starving. Most primary grade students eat their lunch well before the noon hour so by the time they come through the front door, they’re very hungry!

After school snack time offers an opportunity to teach your children about healthy food choices. They could plow through a bag of chips or cookies and they’d feel full. But with just a tiny bit of planning and some smart shopping, you can keep healthy snack options available to your kids for after school.