We’re all exhausted from technology at this point. Burnout is a real thing. But I saw it coming months ago and thought – I don’t want to look back a year from (when COVID hit) and think, wow that was a dark time. I didn’t want to give up and let it win. Luckily for us, we were quarantined in Pennsylvania, with a broken arm however, so we had access… Keep Reading
5 Items we’re using to survive the 2020 winter in NYC
There’s no need to repeat it again, but why not? 2020 is THAT year. A strange year. But alas, here we are only a few days away from 2021 and the countdown is on. But to get there – we’re going to have to go through flu season, in the cold, in NYC. The days are long my friends. So, we’re been prepping for it. While I am trying to… Keep Reading
Turn quarantine cleaning into an art with these natural plant-derived cleaners
This post was sponsored by Art of Green® and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I can’t really say where my, shall we call it “passion” for cleaning came from. Maybe it was watching my gram scrub the floors on her hands and knees on the farm or watching my mom constantly make sure everything was orderly, and in the way she wanted it. Regardless, I grew… Keep Reading
A few things to smile about on Earth Day durning the Coronavirus Pandemic
Earth Day is obviously a little different this year. But even in a standstill, it still shows up – and it’s celebrating its 50th year. And there are a lot of things to smile about today from your couch. On a grander scale, things outside your small confinements are changing – deciding if they’re for better or worse is your prerogative but here are a few you can’t debate. Our… Keep Reading
Big Game Day Essentials – here’s what to add to your grocery list this weekend
We’re overly excited for the Big Game this year. I know the black and gold isn’t in it, but guess who else isn’t? That’s right – that evil team from the north (don’t need to name names here, we know). That means, we celebrate. I don’t know if you had a chance to watch some of the playoff games this year, but these two teams are worthy of the title… Keep Reading
Your annual check-in to have yourself a moms’ night out
When’s the last time you got a night out with the girls? Can’t remember? Here’s your annual checkup to make sure you fit that in. I look forward to the Momtrends Moms’ Night Out every year. Well, I look forward to any and all moms’ night out that may occur, but once a year, Nicole pulls all us New Yorkers together for one night. We’re moms – city moms –… Keep Reading
Why Marathon training doesn’t have to be hard
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Babbleboxx.com. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting FootballFoodandMotherhood.com. Training for a run shouldn’t be hard. But like anything else you want to excel in in life, you have to put in the effort. Since a lot of you ask me what my necessities are for training season, I thought I’d make a little list to give you some insight but… Keep Reading
5 school lunch ideas that will “stay cool” – till lunch time
*This is a sponsored post on behalf of PackIt. My opinions are my own – of course! Thanks for supporting FootballFoodandMotherhood.com. School lunches are something that haunts parents just like August is one big Sunday night for teachers. What do we pack? What is healthy yet my kids will actually eat? And how do you keep things actually safe/edible when you “PackIt” at 6am for a 12pm lunch?! Something so… Keep Reading
Homemade Mini Corn Dogs (with Vegan Option)
Sometimes things just taste better when you make them yourself. Corndogs are hard to beat though – I think mainly cause you just don’t get the carnival nostalgia when you bake these in the oven, but the flavor is there, and trust me – when it’s cold and miserable out, these will instill all those feelings of summer comfort food when you need them most. But for now, let’s talk… Keep Reading
Sugar cookie minis just saved your holidays
The holidays are always a great excuse for indulging a little more, and for us, it’s holiday cookies. Who doesn’t love a good sugar cookie? But sometimes, finding all the time to bake them can be difficult among holiday plays, shows and shopping (and Santa!). So there is no harm in skipping a step is there? Why bake when Little Bites has come out with Sugar Cookie muffins for the… Keep Reading