The Mod Mommy

Holding it down with humor and snacks

{Recipe} Tri-Apple Pie

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Let’s ring in this new season with my tasty Tri-Apple Pie. My husband and I took the kids apple picking yesterday so, of course, this was the first thing I made with all 8 pounds of apples! I’ve been making this particular pie for 11 years and have finally gotten around to sharing the recipe.

{Recipe} Twice-baked sweet potato for #MortonSaltGirl100 birthday

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Can you believe the Morton Salt Girl turns 100 this year?! I was actually one of the lucky bloggers who got the chance to celebrate her by throwing a party in her honor. Over the span of 100 days, 100 mom bloggers held a birthday party in 100 cities to celebrate the little girl with the umbrella.

Pudding love: An afternoon family snack {Plus giveaway!}

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One thing I’m learning as a mom of two, soon to be three kids, is that things run smoother if the kids have full bellies. When it comes to ingredients for snacks and food, my philosophy is “If you can’t read it, don’t eat it.” That’s why I’m loving what’s inside Kozy Shack puddings.

Foods to help pregnant women sleep

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I’ve been doing some research on natural sleep aids while pregnant and if you’re in need of getting some solid winks at night, having a light snack with foods that contain tryptophan might be able to help.

{Recipe} Rhode Island-Style Pizza Strips

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If you’ve ever been to Rhode Island or grew up here, you know what a pizza strip is. It’s crunchy and chewy pizza that is topped only with red sauce and sometimes grated cheese. It’s found mostly in bakeries and is a bit sweet and super delicious!

10 healthy snack ideas for pregnant women

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It’s a huge misconception that people think women can pig out when they’re pregnant. Just because our mid-area is growing does not mean our stomach has to. From a tablespoon of peanut butter to hard-boiled eggs, here are some healthy snack ideas to help with those “extra” calories.

Super Bowl snacks and why I don’t watch the game

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I hate to admit it, but I don’t understand football. I have a better chance of learning a foreign language than understanding the game. You’ll also never hear me pretending to know what I’m talking about because if I’m in the room when a game is on, I’m most likely commenting on why one guy […]

Halloween JELL-O JIGGLERS fun with the kids

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We are weeks away from Halloween, and anyone who follows this blog knows I am always trying to find fun crafts or projects to do with my toddler. For some reason, I always gravitate towards projects that incorporate my daughter’s tiny hands. Kids just grow so quickly, and I just think it’s a lot of […]

Recipe Roundup: The power of pumpkin

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I just read that U.S. sales of pumpkin-flavored foods are booming and that people are seeing it incorporated more into breakfast foods, beverages and desserts. Well, I am definitely a pumpkin-lover and have tried my hand at many-a-recipe. I thought I’d do a round-up of what I’ve cooked up and share it with all my […]