The Mod Mommy

Holding it down with humor and snacks

Oh it’s Time: Get Pumped Up for Pumpkin

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I’m not quite sure when it’s socially appropriate, but I hung my fall wreath up on my front door. ? And, I ordered off Dunkin’ Donuts seasonal menu today. Stop judging, you know you already drank a Pumpkin Spice Latte. ✋?

Easy and Healthy School Lunch Snacks For Kids

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If you read this blog, you know I love to cook and my motto is that I like to hold the day down with snacks. As long as my kids have a full belly, everybody is happy. Here are a few easy, affordable and healthy snack ideas for your child’s lunch box.

Dunkin’ Donuts Welcomes Back Fall Flavor Favorites

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Long sweaters, leggings, tall boots, changing leaves and pumpkins. All the pumpkin. Sounds glorious, no? I am ready. ?? I love me summer, really I do, but I cannot turn off my excitement for Autumn. It’s just a beautiful time of year and I look forward to it most out of all the seasons.

Fun Facts about Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee

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Dunkin’ Donuts sells 60 cups of coffee per second. I knew we all ran on Dunkin’, but I had no idea we drank that much coffee. Fascinating. Let’s keep that streak going tomorrow on Iced Coffee Day!

Kid-Approved Spinach Artichoke Dip

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No matter the holiday, I always love to have Spinach Artichoke Dip. It’s just one of those dishes that is an instant crowd pleaser and it doesn’t hurt that it’s super easy to make. Not only is this recipe nutritious, but your kids may enjoy it, too, because of its creamy texture.

Inside Tour of CAKE by Franck Pastry Shop at Foxwoods

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Offer me pie and I promise I won’t turn you down. I love it so much that I stick candles on top of one every year for my birthday. I recently was invited to tour the new pastry shop, CAKE by Franck, inside Foxwoods and of course, I said “when should I be there?!”

Slow Cooker Chicken Soup

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If you love chicken soup and don’t want to babysit a pot on your stove, then this recipe is for you. It’s simple and flavorful and could feed a small army. Just kidding, it serves six, but either way, dinner is served!

14 Ways to Use to Lingham’s Hot Sauce

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If you took a peek into our fridge, you’d find several brands of hot sauce, Sriracha and red chili sauce. Who am I? I was once so obsessed with ketchup my parents forced me to give it up for Lent. Mostly because I kept getting it on my clothes, but also because I put it on everything.

Quick and Easy Lo Mein for Chinese New Year

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This was my first time creating a menu for a new holiday. The easy thing would be for me to order take-out, but we’re going for fun, not easy! This homemade Lo Mein will bring your Chinese New Year’s feast full circle and your family’s bellies will thank you for it.