The Mod Mommy

Holding it down with humor and snacks

Babyfood making class coming this July!

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This summer I’m teaching a baby food making class through The Learning Connection in Rhode Island, and we have solidified a date and location for the class. Sign ups are available now through The Learning Connection’s website. The class will hopefully fill up fast, so if you know any parent that would love to learn […]

Cook with me! Learn how to make your own baby food

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I have some exciting news to share. Beginning in July, I’m going to be teaching a baby food making class with Rhode Island-based Learning Connection for new parents or grandparents. I’m thrilled that I’ll be able to share techniques I’ve learned while cooking for my daughter. The first class is July 14th in either Cranston […]

Bean patties for baby and the rest of us!

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I had the chance to meet and spend some time with Maria Menounos when she appeared on a television show I was working on, and she made the most amazing bean patties that episode! These same bean patties are also featured in her book, “The EveryGirl’s Guide to Life”. I finally decided to make them […]

Organic food: Better for all of us, especially babies

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Since Chloé was born I’ve been feeding her mostly organic foods, including milk and snacks. But, I had no idea that some non-organic fruits or vegetables that I thought were safe to eat, aren’t. I just read an article on Stonyfield’s website about persistent pesticides and the effects it has on children. My mouth dropped […]

Antipasto Calzone

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On Sundays sometimes I’ll make a calzone for dinner, not only because my family loves it, but it could feed plenty of people, and really stretches your dollar.

Creative uses for leftover Halloween candy

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Let’s face it, as much as we all LOVE candy. There is such a thing as too much. Whether it be for the kids or for us parents. I just stumbled upon a list of creative uses for extra Halloween candy that I think would definitely be worth giving a whirl. So, if you have […]

Healthy Howl-oween

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One of my favorite things about the Rachael Ray magazine is the healthy, pet recipes that are included in every issue. Often I make homemade dog biscuits for Riley because it’s fun, healthy and affordable. Not to mention he whimpers at the sight of them! I’ve never seen him get more excited over anything. He […]

Homemade breakfast bowls for baby

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Since my daughter is 13 months now, she can eat almost everything my husband and I eat. Sometimes, when it’s just Chloé and I, I’m at a loss as to what to cook for both of us because it doesn’t always make sense to make a ‘complete’ meal. In my house we have a saying […]