The Mod Mommy

Holding it down with humor and snacks

{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!

The mystery of the leaky diaper…solved!

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At this point, after two children, I’ve tried most diaper brands that are out there. I’ve tried all of the major brands, plus numerous store brands and organic ones. Some work better than others. But in my opinion, that could just be a fluke. Anyone who is a parent to multiple children can agree that […]

Stuffed animal storage solutions

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I think as parents we can all agree that kids love stuffed animals. I remember when I was little I would give my stuffed animals plenty of room to sleep, even if it meant me hanging half off the bed! Of course, my daughter is the same way, but she has so many now, that […]

Half birthday celebrations, yay or nay?

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About to have a first today….celebrating my daughter’s half birthday at preschool this morning! It’s been hard to explain, she keeps asking “So, I’m turning 3 again?” Classic thinking from a toddler. I’m struggling to explain she’s half-way there to being 4 years old. In any case, she’s totally jazzed she gets to eat a […]

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.

Surprise! Baby #3 coming your way

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Like any expectant mother, I took a few pregnancy tests just to make sure what I was seeing was accurate. We got a wonderful surprise in November and are excited to share that we are expecting our third child! I’m currently 20 weeks and the baby is due July 9, 2014. I’m feeling well, tired […]

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 […]

{Giveaway} Picture Keeper PK4

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Disclosure: I was given a Picture Keeper in exchange for writing this post and hosting a giveaway. As always, all opinions expressed are mine and mine alone. If you’re a shutterbug, then you probably have thousands of pictures stored somewhere. From your computer to a flash drive, to some still existing on your smartphone. I’m […]