The Mod Mommy

Holding it down with humor and snacks

2 Recipes: Celebrate National Lemonade Day

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With all of this back to school stuff, it has me realizing isn’t it still summer?! Thursday, August 20 is National Lemonade Day. And what better way to celebrate than with some adult-only lemonade cocktails.

Easing School Fears For The Little Ones

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Even though my daughter is in her last year of preschool, she still has jitters. She keeps asking questions and saying “I hope it’s like last year.” I’ve been assuring her that all will be great and she’ll see her old friends and make new ones, just like in year’s past. But, sometimes little chats don’t cut it.

Bring Disney Pixar Cars to Life With DIY Racetrack

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In my children’s playroom we have a train table that has roads, parking lots and buildings. Normally, there are train tracks built on it, but one day I said “Clear everything off it, we’re going to use it as our racetrack!”

Free E-Cookbook Full of Sweet and Savory Summer Recipes #OMGyum

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Five fabulous bloggers have come together to bring you a free e-book full of tasty summer recipes. It’s during this season where I need the most help in the kitchen. I’m more on a schedule during the school year and for some reason, during the summer I just wing it!

T-Mobile Plans That Work for Digital Families + Giveaway

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Working as a digital journalist and mom blogger I really rely on technology. There are days I ask myself ‘do I really need a smartphone, tablet and computer?’ And there are days I say ‘how did I ever live without these things?!’

No Equipment Needed! Beach Games for Kids

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Earlier this month I appeared on The Rhode Show to share some creative ideas for entertaining the little ones while at the beach. Check out these easy, no equipment needed sand games!

Small Kids S’mores on the Grill and Other Summer Snacks

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A seasonal favorite that my munchkins have just gotten in to is s’mores. While I love these sandwich snacks, I don’t love the method of making them. I have small kids so I don’t want them around a campfire with hot pokers. The next best thing is to make s’mores on the grill.

Finding Your Formula For Happiness After Baby is Born

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As a three-time mom, I’ve learned about what to let go and what’s important in the months after baby is born. For example, it’s totally normal for it to take an entire day to try to shower or do anything else. I like to think of these tips as part of my Formula for Happiness.