The Mod Mommy

Holding it down with humor and snacks

#DisneySide Cars-themed party fit for a toddler

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When it came time to plan my two year old son’s birthday party I knew it had to revolve around cars. My son carries little cars and trucks with him everywhere. Sometimes even to bed! Car was one of his first words, so it was a no brainer to use Disney’s Cars as the theme for his big celebration.

Video: MinuteCast helps moms make informed decisions

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As a busy mom of three who lives in New England, MinuteCast by Accuweather has become a big part of my daily routine. MinuteCast offers by-the-minute precipitation forecasts for the next two hours, specific to the users’ exact street address.

Recipe: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

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One thing that always brings my kids and I out of a winter funk is baking. I never thought of myself as a baker, because I love to cook food so much, but having kids has quickly made it a top five hobby of mine.

DIY: ‘Busy box’ for kids entertains while on-the-go

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A ‘Busy Box’ is your child’s entertainment in a small box. Keep it in your car and it will keep your kids entertained while on-the-go. The activities inside the box are portable, so they can come along while dining at restaurants, appointments, in the shopping cart, road trips and more!

3 Valentine’s Day craft ideas for preschoolers

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If you have limited art supplies, you can still do these easy Valentine’s Day crafts. I promise, you will not need to run to the store to buy a glue gun or pipe cleaners. Your preschooler will love making them and so will you!

From tanks to tea: My nursing essentials

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I recently hit my seven month mark for breastfeeding and it was quite the accomplishment. I struggled at the beginning because my son was born early and went in the NICU. I remember pumping every two hours in his room, around the clock.

#3DaysToGreen with Evolution Fresh juice

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As a busy mom, it’s easy to forget about me because I’m always putting my kids first. Their plates are full of fruits and veggies, while I’m standing next to the table eating whatever I can get my hands on. It’s a terrible habit and I’m working every day to break it.